The Calgary Zoological Society is committed
to excellence in animal stewardship and conservation leadership. Our staff and volunteers are what make us a
success in these activities and keep us focused on our commitment to engage
visitors in enjoyable and unique experiences, connect our community with
nature, and inspire actions which support conservation. If you would like to be part of this team, we
have the following permanent position
available in our Animal Care department:
ANIMAL CARE ADMINISTRATOR
Accountable to the General Curator,
this position is directly responsible for providing general administrative
support to the animal care department. This includes providing support to the
Director; Animal Care, Conservation & Research.
Responsibilities:
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Provides administrative support to the Director; Animal
Care, Conservation & Research; this includes arranging travel arrangements,
drafting correspondence, schedule management, etc.
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Provides administrative support to animal care managers/curators.
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Oversees staff uniform requirements and distribution.
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Coordinates the activities of a variety of meetings. This includes confirming agenda and
distributing minutes. Specifically, the
point of contact for Labour Management meetings.
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Assists department with various items such as tracking of
invoices, correspondence, product location and ordering.
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Assists with data entry: animal records, morbidity,
mortality and pathology records.
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Assists curators and managers by providing project
assistance (data entry, CAZA, NARG program, filing, photocopying and other
related duties).
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Assists with budget management including data entry and
invoice tracking.
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Provides reception coverage for front desk.
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Maintains confidentiality.
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Other tasks and projects as required.
Qualifications:
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Graduate of post-secondary institution or equivalent degree
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2-5 years experience in an
administrative/technical/professional function.
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Proven ability to work independently and set priorities.
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Excellent communication (written and oral), organizational,
interpersonal and research skills.
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Strong computer skills, including MS Word and Excel.
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Understands the importance of diplomacy and
confidentiality.
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Professional and mature demeanour.
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Working knowledge of zoo terminology is considered an asset.
Physical
Demands:
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Sedentary position.
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Requires extensive use of computer.
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Some mobility on grounds required.
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Must be available to work weekends when required.
What the Zoo has
to Offer:
- Competitive
compensation package
- Annual performance
bonus
- Flexible benefits
plan, including a health spending account
- Employer matching
RRSP program
- Competitive vacation
and flex days entitlement
- Discounts on food,
beverage and merchandise
- A complimentary
annual pass for you and your immediate family members
- A fun work
environment and the opportunity to work in a park full of wild animals!
If you are a highly motivated and experienced individual we
invite you to send your resume, along with a covering letter, in confidence, no
later than March 8, 2013. Please quote the position title in the
subject line.
Human Resources PLEASE, NO PHONE INQUIRIES.
The Calgary
T2E 7V6 interviews
will be contacted.
Fax: (403) 695-3807
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