Zoo Attendant
As a Zoo Attendant
you will provide care, maintenance, enrichment and training for over 350
animals from different climates and habitats. You will work in extreme weather
conditions with a team of over 20 attendants. This is an exciting opportunity
for an adaptable, motivated self-starter who can problem-solve and works well
on a team when, speaking frankly, it can be a real zoo around here!
- Clean animal enclosures and related feed dishes and utensils
- Prepare animal diets and distribute feed and water to animal stock
- Observe animals for signs of illness/injury and provide special care to orphaned/injured animals
- Train animals and conduct training demonstrations
- Present informative interpretive talks and tours to visitors, maintaining a high level of customer service
- Perform security checks and patrols of zoo grounds and buildings
- Maintain a variety of animal related records Undertake minor repairs and provide site facility maintenance
- Drive a City vehicle on-site to perform job duties and within the City to pick up supplies as needed
Job Requirements:
- Completed High School Diploma
- Demonstrated basic knowledge and experience in biological sciences pertaining to the understanding and care of zoo animals, including habitat, diet, health, training, reproduction, evolution, and adaptation to environment and/or history
- Experience with caring for exotic or zoo animals
- Demonstrated skills in animal husbandry and associated knowledge of dietary, veterinary, and specific behavioural requirements of a wide range of animals
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions and to maintain required record keeping
- Ability to interact with the public in a courteous and helpful manner, with a customer service mindset
- Ability to multitask and work independently and on a team
- Sufficient strength and stamina to perform heavy manual labour tasks including lifting 25 kg bags of food daily and assisting others with heavier weights
- Ability and willingness to work in all outdoor weather
- Valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence (or provincial equivalent). Obtaining and maintaining a City Driver's permit is a requirement of this position
- Hire is dependent on a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS 31st August
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Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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