General Curator,
Animal Care
About Assiniboine
Park Conservancy
Creating the future
vision for one of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada’s most prized treasures,
Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC) located at 55 Pavilion Crescent in Winnipeg
is the not-for-profit organization that oversees Assiniboine Park’s operations
and ensures its ongoing redevelopment and financial viability. Our team is
inspired to create and deliver extraordinary experiences for the people who
visit and use the Park and Zoo including building friendly, supportive,
effective relationships with stakeholders, community and the general public.
The Opportunity
We are currently
seeking a General Curator, Animal Care to join our dynamic animal management
team. We are seeking an experienced, engaging, people focussed zoo curator who
thrives in a conservation minded organization. We are looking for someone who
is a collaborative team player and understands the intricacies of providing a
world class guest experience while still ensuring the welfare of the animals in
our care. We need someone who is a hands on manager and understands the
importance of visibility as a leader.
Reporting directly
to the Senior Director, Animal Care & Conservation, this role will play a
key role in our animal management team and will be responsible for leading the
care and curation of our zoological collection of over 200 animal species. This
role plays an integral part in ensuring our husbandry and animal behaviour
management practices are upheld to the highest level of accredited zoological
practices while still supporting the guest experience. This role is a hands on
role and will oversee the day to day animal care team working closely with
their direct reports (Curators, Registrar) to ensure the welfare of all animals
in our care.
What you will do:
• Oversee
the animal management/husbandry protocols and procedures ensuring established
husbandry standards are met.
• Oversee
the animal transfers and procedures, including research and development of
proposals, obtaining licenses and permits, transportation logistics, breeding
loan and donation agreements with assistance from curators and registrar.
• Create
and modify animal care policies and procedures to ensure zoo meets
accreditation standards.
• Implement
project plans affecting animal collections and exhibit including Involvement
with the overall design.
• Supervise,
coach and train zoo management and zoo administrative staff.
• Assist
with the development of an animal collection and master plan for the zoo.
• Coordinate
animal care programs including emergency response program, behind the scenes
and other programs as determined by the Senior Director.
• Facilitate
the continuous advancement of a preventative animal health care program in
collaboration with the veterinary team.
• Ensure
the development, implementation and utilization of our animal records system is
robust and meets accreditation standards.
• Prepare
and manage the animal care operations budget in consultation with the Senior
Director.
• Oversee
the APZ dive program.
• Overall
management of the aquatic filtration systems.
• Provide
coverage for curators and assist with supervision of zoo keeping staff.
• Active
participant in the AERT team.
• Own
the accreditation process and documentation required in consultation with the
Senior Director.
• Maintain
accurate records.
• Comply
with the collective agreement, safety & health legislation, employment
legislation and APC policies in the management of staff and zoo operations.
What you need to
have:
• A
bachelor’s degree in zoological science, wildlife management, or related field.
• Post-secondary
schooling in management, business administration, human resources or related
field is considered an asset.
• CAZA
and/or AZA affiliation.
• A
minimum of 10 years of curatorial experience in an accredited zoological
facility with an advanced understanding of behavioural husbandry tools and
methods.
• A
minimum of 3 years supervisory/people management experience in a unionized
setting.
• Understanding
of working within collective agreements is a strong asset.
What you need to
demonstrate to be successful in this role:
• Applied
knowledge of best practices in animal husbandry, animal welfare, record keeping
and zoological accreditation standards.
• Applied
knowledge of best practices in zoo exhibit design.
• Good
project management skills in order to plan, organize and control resources in
order to meet project deadlines.
• Good
understanding of water filtration systems.
• A
strong understanding of budgeting and financial management principles.
• Advanced
verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability
to collaborate with other departments in order to support the guest experience
while still ensuring our husbandry and animal welfare practices are upheld.
• Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior
management, director reports, co-workers, volunteers and visitors.
• Aptitude
for learning new technology.
• Good
working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and
Outlook) and a computerized animal record management software system.
• Ability
to act quickly and efficiently while keeping a level headed approach when
responding to emergencies.
• Physical
capability to perform the duties of the position (walking for periods of 1-2
hours throughout the zoo).
What we have to
offer:
This is a permanent,
full time position located in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada located at 55 Pavilion
Crescent (postal code R3P 2N6). This is an English speaking role, however,
bilingual in French is considered an asset.
It offers a competitive compensation package with a salary in the range
of $75,000 -$85,000 CAD based on experience and up to $5,000 in relocation
expenses depending on the candidate’s home location. Your total rewards package
also includes a company paid health, dental, life insurance, accidental death
& disability and health care spending account as well as an employee paid
long-term disability plan. A group RRSP and an employee assistance plan is also
part of the incredible benefits package. Vacation pay is accrued at eight (8)
percent equating to 4 weeks of holiday time per year.
If you are
interested in this opportunity, please APPLY below (on our careers website: http://www.assiniboineparkzoo.ca/park-landing/home/join-our-team/careers)
with your résumé and cover letter including your salary expectations. We will
begin reviewing applications and setting up interviews by the first week of
August. The posting will remain open until we find a suitable candidate
Successful
candidates may be subject to a Criminal Record Check and Credit Check
Apply online at our
career website at http://www.assiniboineparkzoo.ca/park-landing/home/join-our-team/careers)
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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