Thursday, November 13, 2008

Area manager - Animal Department - Copenhagen Zoo

Area manager - Animal Department - Copenhagen Zoo

Animal Department

Exciting challenges for two skilled middle managers.

Copenhagen Zoo is looking for two experienced and committed managers for the newly established positions as area managers under the Zoo’s Division II (animals). The positions offer key challenges in one of Denmark’s most renowned attractions with almost 300 employees.

Division II is divided into three geographic areas within the Zoo each with its own area manager.

The job entails handling the daily tasks within the area. Together with 15-20 animal keepers you will be responsible for management of the animal collection within the area. The job responsibilities are numerous but the primary tasks will be to the daily operation of the area which includes:

* Daily animal management
* Exhibit maintenance and cleaning
* Planning duty rosters and securing maximum use of resources
* Planning and managing the education for keeper trainees
* Enrichment and training of animals and organising animal shows
* Animal transports
* Input to collection planning
* Participation in the planning of new enclosures as well as renovation of existing enclosures
* Coordination with other areas and divisions on a daily/weekly basis

Besides from managing the daily operations in your area you also participate in the general planning of the division and contribute to the long-term planning.

You are expected to be experienced within the area of direct management of the daily operations. Your ability to motivate and lead employees on a daily basis through visible leadership will be prioritised as well as the ability to cooperate with other areas of the division and its employees. Emphasis will also be put on the ability to immediately solve and foresee daily problems.

Focus in this position is on leadership and people management. as the animal keepers, coordinators and curators already hold major expertise within practical animal management. Nevertheless a reasonable experience in animal management is expected.

Candidates will be measured in terms of:

* Employee satisfaction
* Resource optimisation
* Budget keeping
* Visitors satisfaction
* Breeding and husbandry
* Achieving animal ethic goals

Qualifications:

* Experience with personnel management
* Experience with operations management
* Experience with problem solving and fast decisions making
* Experience with cooperation with other units
* Strong communication skills
* Language skills: English or Danish
* Preferred knowledge of animal keeping

You are offered:
A significant position within one of Denmark’s most interesting attractions
Key responsibility with major influence in the tactical and operational level
An interesting working environment

Your application
Please send your application and CV as a Word file or PDF-file to jho@connectia.dk and mark your application with “Zoo Area Manager Animals”.

Connectia A/S is assisting Copenhagen Zoo with the recruiting process.

For full details please go to http://www.zoonewsdigest.com

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Keeper Position - Dartmoor Zoological Park

Keeper Position - Dartmoor Zoological Park :

A full time position has become available within Dartmoor Zoological Park.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years practical experience in a zoo. A well motivated, dedicated team-player able to assist in the continued development of the collection. Computer literate an advantage. A practical hands on approach is needed to aide the animal department in the day to day running of the collection.

Closing date: 13th December 2008

Please send a C.V. & covering letter to

William Walker
Dartmoor Zoological Park
Sparkwell
Plymouth
Devon
U.K
PL7 5DG

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Trainee Keepers - Welsh Mountain Zoo

Trainee Keepers - Welsh Mountain Zoo

The Welsh Mountain Zoo has 3 full-time Trainee Keeper vacancies (Modern Apprenticeship).

If you are interested, please email your CV and a covering letter to the Head Keeper, Peter Litherland at peter@welshmountainzoo.org

Alternatively, you can post your CV and covering letter to :
Peter Litherland, The Welsh Mountain Zoo, Old Highway , Colwyn Bay , LL28 5UY . By November the 24th.

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Animal Keeper - Welsh Mountain Zoo

Animal Keeper - Welsh Mountain Zoo



The Welsh Mountain Zoo has a vacancy for an experienced Animal Keeper to work on our primate section, including a large group of chimpanzees. Candidates should have at least two years appropriate experience and skills, including with great apes. ANCMZA preferred. Good references are essential.



The post is a full-time permanent position working a 40 hour week on a rolling rota including weekends. The working day is from 8am to 5pm.



For further details, an application form and a copy of the Job Description please contact the Zoo on 01492 532938 or email nick@welshmountainzoo.org

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Sunday, November 9, 2008

Senior Reproductive Biologist - Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Senior Reproductive Biologist - Taronga Western Plains Zoo

The TCSA reproductive program was established in 1994 to perform reproductive research and provide a management resource to both Taronga and Taronga Western Plains Zoo, as well as other conservation and animal management organisations.

Based at TWPZ, Dubbo, the Senior Reproductive Biologist is responsible for managing the Wildlife Reproductive Centre at Taronga Western Plains Zoo and will focus on enhancing the research capacity and output through providing strategic direction, strengthening and expanding linkages with Universities, supervising students and attracting research funds.

The successful applicant will possess:

Degree in Reproductive Sciences, post-graduate training and/or significant experience in comparative (zoo and wildlife) reproductive biology investigation.

Experience with grant writing and fundraising on individual, corporate, foundation and governmental levels

Ability to work productively in a team, develop collaborations with a broad range of government agencies and experience in student and staff supervision

Capable of initiating and managing research projects to be published in peer reviewed journals

Understanding of broad activities of the zoo industry.

Demonstrated experience with teaching, lecturing and public speaking.

Interest and experience in applying reproductive science to conservation of species in the field.

Understanding and commitment to environmental and occupational health and safety principles.

To obtain further information including a position description, selection criteria and an application form visit www.taronga.org.au or contact Rebecca Spindler on (02) 9978 4608, or email rspindler@zoo.nsw.gov.au

Applications should be sent to HR Officer, Taronga Conservation Society Australia, PO Box 20, Mosman 2088 by Monday 1 December 2008, quoting reference no. 2008/71.



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Thursday, November 6, 2008

Deputy Section Head (Primates) - Howletts Wild Animal Park

Deputy Section Head (Primates) - Howletts Wild Animal Park

Due to internal promotion, Howletts Wild Animal Park, situated in South Kent is recruiting for a deputy section head to assist the section head of our Primate section in managing our unique collection of endangered primates.

Applicants must have a proven track record in a similar position at a recognised zoological collection. Excellent animal husbandry skills, team leadership and interpersonal skills, good written and oral communications skills, the ability to motivate and develop others and a valid driving licence are essential requirements for this position.

You must posses good all round animal husbandry skills and be capable of deputising for the Section Head. Previous experience working with primates is essential

A proactive approach coupled with good communication skills and an overall understanding of the role of the modern animal collection are essential as is a full clean driving licence


Only applicants who fit the above criteria will be considered and acknowledged.



To apply: please send a CV and covering letter, stating the job applied for to: Human Resources dept, Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Port Lympne, Nr Hythe Kent. CT21 4PD. E-mail: personnel@howletts.net


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Gorilla Keeper - Howletts Wild Animal Park

Gorilla Keeper - Howletts Wild Animal Park
(Salary dependant on experience)

Howletts Wild Animal Park, situated near Canterbury is an established wild animal park with significant success in the captive breeding of rare and endangered animals. The park houses the largest collection of Lowland Gorilla s in captivity with over 100 births to date.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and responsible individual to join the Gorilla section. You will need a relevant animal qualification and/or previous experience working with animals. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with gorillas within a mainstream animal collection or a related field of in- situ conservation.

Candidates must be physically fit, work well as part of a close knit team with good communication skills and capable of delivering talks to the visiting public. A valid driving licence is essential.

Only those applicants who fit the above criteria will be considered and acknowledged.

To apply:

Please send a full CV and covering letter, stating the job applied for to: Helen Dallimore-Jones, Human Resources & Training Manager. Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Port Lympne, Nr. Hythe, Kent CT21 4PD Or E-mail: personnel@howletts.net

www.totallywild.net

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Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Scottish Beaver Trial Field Officer

Scottish Beaver Trial Field Officer

Knapdale Forest, Argyll

c£20k

This exciting and unique position could be yours if you have specialist experience in animal handling, welfare and monitoring, and are keen to work out-of-doors in a challenging but enthralling environment. You will be committed to playing a major role in the trial re-introduction of this extraordinary species, and will engage with the local community, government agencies, volunteers and other stakeholders to meet the project’s objectives.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate practical experience in animal handling, capture and welfare techniques and have experience of wildlife monitoring projects. Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills are also required.

A full driving licence is essential and boat handling, report writing, research and volunteer management skills are desirable.

For further information and application form please see http://www.swt.org.uk/jobs
e-mail: recruitment@swt.org.uk or tel 0131 312 7765.

Closing date for applications is 21 November 2008

The Scottish Beaver Trial is a partnership project between the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland, the Scottish Wildlife Trust and host Forestry Commission Scotland to undertake a time-limited trial reintroduction of European beavers to Knapdale, Mid-Argyll. For more information, visit http://www.scottishbeavers.org.uk



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