Beluga Care Team Member
Be a part of a world
first by joining the SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary Team!
The SEA LIFE Trust
is a fast growing marine conservation charity partnered with the global SEA
LIFE aquarium chain. Since our set up in 2013, our campaigns have already seen
hundreds of thousands of people help us to make a positive difference to marine
habitat and wildlife, and we have provided vital funding support to
conservation projects across the world.
The Beluga Whale Sanctuary
Created in
partnership with Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), the SEA LIFE TRUST
Beluga Whale Sanctuary is one of the biggest developments in captive whale and
dolphin care and protection in decades. It is hoped the project will help to
encourage the rehabilitation of more captive whales into natural environments
in the future, and one day bring an end to whale and dolphin entertainment
shows.
The sanctuary will
become the new home to its first residents, two female beluga whales, Little
Grey and Little White in Spring 2019. Currently located at Changfeng Ocean
World in Shanghai, China, Little Grey and Little White will take part in an
incredible 6,000-mile journey and will be transported by air, land and sea to a
large sanctuary in a natural bay at Heimaey Island, located off the coast of
southern Iceland. Backed by a donation from Merlin Entertainments and supported
by the world’s largest aquarium brand, SEA LIFE, the sanctuary will comprise of
a stunning natural sea inlet in Klettsvik Bay and include a landside care
facility and visitor centre.
The Role
With the addition of
the world’s first Beluga Whale Sanctuary, we are seeking Beluga Care Team
Members to join our Team based at the Sanctuary in Iceland. These Beluga Care
Team roles are vital for the Trust and Sanctuary. You will be responsible for
the daily management of the Beluga welfare through the Beluga Sanctuary
ensuring consistently high standards of the team and their animal care are met.
Key responsibilities include...
- Deliver
consistently high standards of cetacean training and with operant conditioning,
animal husbandry, and life support systems operation.
- Daily
responsibility for the delivery of Beluga training, health, husbandry,
enrichment and husbandry training, pool and life support management.
- Playing a key role
in the continual development of the Beluga Sanctuary in line with the agreed
development plan.
- Ensuring
consistent high standards of cleanliness and professionalism throughout all
areas of the sanctuary.
- Educating the
public on key areas relating to the Belugas and their habitat in our care.
We are looking for the following skills and
experience…
- Relevant
qualifications in biology or related field; equivalent relevant experience may
be considered in lieu of previous experience/qualifications at the discretion
of the Sanctuary management.
- A good knowledge
of the Water Environment, which will allow the identification and resolution of
problems with the environment for the animals.
- A good
understanding of cetacean training and with operant conditioning, animal
health, husbandry and behavior to ensure each animal the best individual care.
- Marine mammal
training experience is preferred.
- Working knowledge
of filtration and Life Support Systems is desirable.
- SCUBA certificate
preferable.
- A good level of
the English language.
- Must be able to
pass a departmental swim test, which includes, but is not limited to minimum
requirements for treading water, breath holding, free diving and endurance.
- Excellent
interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Able to
prioritise, work under pressure, planning and managing tasks ensuring costs are
maintained under control.
This is a full-time
permanent role based on Heimaey Island, located off the coast of southern
Iceland.
To learn more and
apply please click HERE
Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant        |
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