Animal care AssistantWork with Purpose

Animal Care Attendant –  No Experience needed   

As an Animal Care Attendant for our Toxicology team at the Laval (QC) site, you will be responsible for the well-being of our laboratory animals. Your contribution will ensure the health of our animals, as well as the integrity of our pre-clinical studies

You don't need any previous experience because we have an exceptional training team who will teach you everything! 

In this role, primary responsibilities include: 

• Cleaning the animal rooms; 
• Cleaning the animal cages; 
• Handling animals. 

If you possess the following qualifications, we will train you in the rest:  

• You like to work physically (lifting loads of 20-25 lbs); 
• You are able to follow precises instructions; 
• You like animals; 

Please note that upon being hired, you will have to undergo an annual tuberculosis test at the expense of the company.  

Role Specific Information: 

Location: 445 boulevard Armand -Frappier, Laval (QC) H7V 4B3

Pay : $18.00 per hour with primes of : 

Evenings: $2.50; 

Weekend: $2.75; 

Overtime: Time and a half; 

Holidays: Double time; 

Schedule:  Full time regular schedules.  Mostly days, weekend rotations and holidays with overtime on evening and night when needed;  

Transportation: Station  Montmorency/  Its have the shuttle service from station Montmorency  to the Laval  site. If you come by car, we also have free parking. 

Career progression: If you are interested in progressing and learning more, we can train you to become an Animal Technician! Of course, that comes with a pay rise. 

Why Charles River ?   

• Competitive health and dental benefits as of day 1. We pay up to 85% of premiums. 
• Free gym on site; 
• A cafeteria on site if you don't like to prepare lunches; 
• Guaranteed hours, because the research field is in high demand; 
• Employee and family telemedicine program; 
• 3 weeks’ Vacation & 5  Personal days;  
• Many social activities! 

If you are interested in contributing to the well-being of our communities, not only across the country but around the world, please join us, THIS IS YOUR MOMENT!