Friday, February 20, 2009

Senior bear keeper - Tam Dao (Vietnam) and Chengdu (China)

Senior bear keeper - Tam Dao (Vietnam) and Chengdu (China)


Highly motivated and experienced animal professionals are required to work with rescued Asiatic Black Bears at our Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre, in Tam Dao, north of Hanoi, Vietnam, or possibly at our China Bear Rescue Centre in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.

This position is responsible for overseeing teams of local bear keeping staff with the daily care and management of the bears housed in numerous Sanctuaries within the rescue centres.

Senior Bear Keepers report directly to centre Senior Bear Manager. It will also involve working alongside and liaising with the Senior Vet and the resident Vet team and our Animal Conditioning Consultant to manage various daily operations.

Both formal qualifications and proven practical experience are essential for this position.

Responsibilities:

Co-coordinating various daily operations:

staff training

animal care and management

enrichment programs

food ordering system


Participating in training programs and behavioral studies as needed

Qualifications and experience:

Formal qualification in zoology, biology, conservation or animal behaviour/care
Three to five years work experience in a zoo or similar working environment
Excellent communication, organisational and practical skills
Strong management skills and the ability to work in a team or independently
Patience and willingness to work within a different culture are essential


Appointment is full-time, five (5) days a week with some weekend work applicable.
Applicants must be able to commit for a minimum of one (1) year – two (2) year contracts are also offered.

The following items are included in your full-time contract:

On-site accommodation

Subsidised meals

Relocation Assistance

Medical Insurance


For more information please visit our Vet Centre on: www.animalsasia.org

To apply please forward cover letter (stating position you are applying for) and completed Job Application form with expected salary to: hrhkg@animalsasia.org



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Wednesday, February 18, 2009

EXPERIENCED AVICULTURIST - Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park

EXPERIENCED AVICULTURIST

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park is seeking an experienced aviculturist to assist a joint project with the RSPB and English Nature rearing Cirl Buntings for releases in South West England.
The position required is to cover 4-6 months starting Spring 2009. Applicants will have experience of hand-rearing birds, particularly passerines.

Accommodation at the release site will be provided.

Please apply in writing to:
Jo Gregson
Curator of Birds,
Paignton Zoo Environmental Park,
Totnes Road, Paignton TQ4 7EU.

Closing date 7th April 2009

Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, Living Coasts and the Whitley
Wildlife Conservation Trust are education and conservation charities
dedicated to protecting our global wildlife heritage.


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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Ranger - Bristol Zoo

Ranger - Bristol Zoo

Bristol Zoo Gardens has vacancies for three Rangers to join its Presentations Team, within the Learning Department. One full time permanent Ranger position working 37.5 hours per week, and two Seasonal Ranger positions, working a minimum of 30 hours per week from1st April through to the 1st November 2009. All positions are working as part of the sections seven day rota which will include weekends and bank holidays.

Full details including job description, person specification and application forms are available at www.bristolzoo.org.uk . The positions are advertised separately on our web site and the job descriptions do vary, please read both before applying.


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Presentations Manager – Bristol Zoo

Presentations Manager – Bristol Zoo
salary range £20,000 - £22,000 per annum

A vacancy has arisen for a Presentations Manager to lead Bristol Zoo’s Presentations Team within the Learning Department. The successful applicant will have considerable experience in animal husbandry, animal training and presentations skills, as well as proven leadership ability. The Presentations Section develops and delivers the animal demonstrations and enclosure presentations as well as staffing the walkthrough exhibits, husbanding and training the Section’s animals and advising the Animal Department on husbandry training. Experience with seal husbandry would also be a great advantage.
Full details including job description, person specification and application form are available at www.bristolzoo.org.uk.
To apply for this position please return the completed application form, recruitment monitoring form and current CV by 3.00 pm on Thursday, 26th February 2009 to Mrs Sarah Eason, Payroll/HR Assistant, Bristol Zoo Gardens, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 3HA. Please clearly mark your envelope ‘PM Application’. Email applications will not be accepted.



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Education/Presenter - Birdworld

Education/Presenter - Birdworld

EDUCATION / PRESENTER required to join Birdworld's busy team. Full time
position including alternate working weekends. The ideal applicant would be
a graduate with a zoological / biological background or an individual with
experience in bird demonstrations. This is a hands-on animal care roll that
demands an interest in training, a flair for presenting to the public as in
both an educational and entertaining sense to general visitors, booked
school parties and our Outreach visits.

Please email:
human-resources@dehltd.co.uk with your CV and a letter of application or
telephone 01420 525408 for further information

Closing date for applications 6/03/2009.


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Summer Education Assistant - Paignton Zoo

Summer Education Assistant - Paignton Zoo

Summer Education Assistant required
Required to supervise our Discovery Centre, encourage visitors to interact with the exhibits and to develop new activities for the Discovery Centre.
Also to help in the Education Department as required. Duties may include meeting educational groups, developing educational resources and ideas for this years EAZA campaign.

For further information and an application pack please contact us at education@paigntonzoo.org.uk or 01803 697510
Flexible start date (March onwards) ending September 2009, working 30 hours per week (may include some weekends and bank holidays).

Closing date for applications: 6th March 2009


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Monday, February 2, 2009

Senior Zoo Keeper - The Palms Tropical Oasis

Senior Zoo Keeper - The Palms Tropical Oasis

Innovative, motivated and confident individual required
to join the Zoo Team at The Palms Tropical Oasis.

The position is challenging, demanding and supervisory,
but respect for existing experienced staff members will be
expected in order to maintain our enviable team spirit!
The collection is very varied, with good development potential,
so multi-tasking is key. Candidates require excellent
communication skills, both within the team and in order
to further develop Meet The Keeper sessions and public talks.

Requirements.
Knowledge, a passion for wildlife, and the skills to enthuse and
inspire visitors, including school and special interest groups.
At least 2 years relevant experience in captive husbandry and
exhibit design and ability to work well alone and in a team.
Availability for flexible schedule to include weekends and Bank holidays.
Full driving licence (site is not easily accessible by public transport)
Good physical fitness. Experience with problem solving and fast decision making.
.
Advantages
Completion of the ANCZAM Zoo Animal Management Course
Experience of public speaking, presentation skills & customer service.
Good DIY Skills to assist with maintenance.

Wage negotiable depending on experience.

Initial applications preferably by e-mail to (sarah.adams@stapeleywg.com)
No later than Thursday 12th February.

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Seasonal Education Assistant - Blackpool Zoo

Seasonal Education Assistant - Blackpool Zoo


Our Education Department requires full-time/seasonal staff to assist with daily talks around the zoo, delivering sessions to school groups (keystage 1-4) and help organise and run our summer events programme. We are looking for enthusiastic, hard working individuals with a passion for conservation. Excellent communication skills are essential. Candidates must be willing to work with a number of reptiles and invertebrates. Experience working with children, arts and/or drama desirable. Animal qualifications are not essential. Position runs from May/June/July 2009.

For more details and an application form contact:
Education Department, Blackpool Zoo, East Park Drive, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY3 8PP, Tel: 01253 830805 Email: education@blackpoolzoo.org.uk



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Trainee Keepers - Taronga Zoo

Trainee Keepers - Taronga Zoo


This is an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals to join the Taronga Conservation Society Australia in the role of Keeper. These permanent full time positions will be based within Exotic Fauna Precinct and the Bird Show unit.

These entry level positions are ideal for someone who is looking to develop their keeping and animal training skills and to kick-start their career in the Zoo industry.

The successful applicants will be enrolled in, or have the ability to enroll, in Certificate III in Captive Animals (or equivalent), and will have basic knowledge or be willing to develop in the following areas:
• Captive husbandry and exhibit design;
• Animal training and conditioning practices;
• Customer service ethos;
• Presentation and communication skills;
Candidates will need to hold a current NSW Class C Drivers Licence and hold, or have the ability to gain, a Class A&B Firearms Licence.

To obtain further information including a position description, selection criteria and an application form, please visit the jobs page at www.taronga.org.au (positions vacant) or contact Simon Duffy on (02) 9978 4542, or email sduffy@zoo.nsw.gov.au (Bird Show); or contact Chris Hibbard on (02) 9978 4768 or email chibbard@zoo.nsw.gov.au (Exotic Fauna Precinct).

Applications should be sent to HR Officer, Taronga Conservation Society Australia, PO Box 20, Mosman 2088 by Wednesday 11 February 2009, quoting reference no. 2009/356 (Bird Show) and 2009/3806 (Exotic Fauna Precinct).


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Banham Zoo - Activities and Education Officer (Maternity Cover)

Banham Zoo - Activities and Education Officer (Maternity Cover)

A vacancy has arisen at Banham Zoo for an Activities & Education Officer. This is a fixed term maternity cover contract and will be full time for the duration of the contract. This exciting role involves working in a close team to carry out the formal education and animal handling sessions, presenter talks, interpretation, event planning as well as animal husbandry.
Due to the nature of the business this position involves weekend and holiday period work.
The successful candidate will have a passion for conservation and enjoy working with people of all ages. Animal/environmental knowledge and experience of public speaking would be an advantage.

Please download the application form from the website (www.banhamzoo.co.uk) and send it with a covering letter and CV to:

Louise Thompson, Senior Education Officer, Banham Zoo, The Grove, Banham, Norfolk (01953 887771 x 237) Closing date for applications: Friday 13th February 2009.

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Banham Zoo - Animal Trainer & Presenter

Banham Zoo - Animal Trainer & Presenter

A vacancy has arisen at Banham Zoo for an Animal Trainer & Presenter.

The successful candidate will be involved in giving high profile entertaining and educational bird of prey and animal presentations to the zoo visitors.

Do you have experience of flying birds and giving demonstrations, presentations and animal related talks?
Can you work in a fast paced and hectic environment?
Are you passionate about wildlife and are keen to share your knowledge and enthusiasm with others?

This is a full time contract and remuneration for this position is dependant on experience.

A full, clean driving license is essential.

If you think you have what it takes to be a Animal Trainer & Presenter then please download the application form from the website (www.banhamzoo.co.uk) and send it along with a covering letter and your CV to Andy Hallsworth, Head of Animal Training & Presentations, Banham Zoo, The Grove, Banham, Norfolk, NR16 2HE by the 13th February 2009.


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SECTION HEAD LARGE MAMMALS - ANIMAL DEPARTMENT BLACKPOOL ZOO

SECTION HEAD LARGE MAMMALS - ANIMAL DEPARTMENT BLACKPOOL ZOO
www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk

Blackpool Zoo is currently looking to fill a key position within its Animal Department.
In return we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and the opportunity to further your career within the zoological world.

Subsidised single occupancy (on site) accommodation is available with this
post, if required.

SECTION HEAD LARGE MAMMALS
Ref AD/SH/LM09

Blackpool Zoo is looking for an experienced Section Head, to oversee the day to day running and future development of its Large Mammal Section within the zoo.

As well as being responsible for your section, you will also be part of the Senior Animal Management team within the zoo. In this role, you will help to develop and move forward, the animal department in a new and exciting time within Blackpool Zoo’s history.

You will need to be hard working, physically fit, enthusiastic and reliable. A minimum of 5 years zoo keeping experience, plus proven people management skills and the Zoo Animal Management course, or equivalent, are essential.

Blackpool Zoo is ideally and conveniently located on the outskirts of the "UK most popular holiday resort". Less than a 5 minute drive from the M55 motorway, the zoos site is also easily accessible from numerous rural villages in the surrounding area. The zoo itself is situated in a well established green belt area of the town and is only a 10 minute drive away from the town centre, which offers a veritable feast of nightlife, entertainment and shopping as well as the famous Golden Mile coastline.
Blackpool can genuinely offer "something for everyone", from singles to families, yet, within an hour drive of this vibrant town you can be in the Lake District, Manchester or even the Yorkshire Dales

The closing date for all applications is the28th February 2009.
Please apply, in writing enclosing a full CV and quoting the reference number of the post you wish to apply for, to:

Personnel Department, Blackpool Zoo, East Park Drive, Blackpool, FY3 8PP


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