Task Description
Yukon University has an Animal Care Committee (ACC) to
review all research or teaching activities involving animals. The ACC is
responsible for ensuring the ethical use of animals in compliance with
the guidelines and policies of the Canadian Council on Animal Care. The
community representative for the ACC is a member who represents
community interests, opinions, and concerns regarding animal-based
research and teaching activities of Yukon University. This is a 2-year
term position with the possibility for renewal. Community members must
not be affiliated with the University.
Minimum Age
20
Skills Needed
• computer skills – Microsoft Office
• Ability to work collaboratively with committee members
• good communication skills
• not affiliated with Yukon University
Responsibilities
• Review and assess research and teaching projects involving
animals from ethical perspectives as outlined by the Canadian Council
on Animal Care (CCAC).
• work with ACC members to ensure good animal care and use at YukonU
• provide an external, community perspective on the ACC
Time Commitment
• 1-2 hours per month
• must attend 4 regularly scheduled meetings and 1 or 2 interim review meetings
Incentive for the Volunteer
• professional development
• training opportunities
• mentorship and networkingContact Valoree Walker, Research Ethics Coordinator867-668-8857, [email protected]