Volunteer Rehabilitation and Release Co-ordinator

Volunteer Rehabilitation and Release Co-ordinator


Primate Release Programme – Diani, Kenya

Job Description: 1 x Volunteer Rehabilitation and Release
Co-ordinator

Background Information and Position Description

The Colobus Trust, Kenya, facilitates the rescue and rehabilitation of confiscated, orphaned and injured animals and where feasible their return to the wild.
The Colobus Trust have successfully hand-reared the first Angolan Black and White colobus monkey to 9 months old and she is now ready to be prepared for release back in to the wild. This is brand new work and as a colobus of this species has never before been successfully hand-reared this type of release has never occurred with this species.

The juvenile colobus needs a full-time carer to teach her tree climbing, foraging and feeding and to monitor her soft release in to our home troop of wild Angolan colobus monkeys. In addition her transition in to the night enclosure with vervet and Sykes monkeys also needs to be monitored.

Once her transition in to the night enclosures has been achieved the general working day with the colobus will begin between 7-8am when she will be removed from the night enclosure. The rest of the day will be a mix of tree climbing, foraging and feeding lessons within our nature trail and a slow introduction to our home troop. The home troop have seen the juvenile colobus most days for the last 9 months but there has not been any physical contact. The colobus will be returned to her night enclosure around 5pm, given time to feed alone before joining the other vervet and Sykes monkeys for the night. .

Prior to the colobus’ transition in to the night enclosure there may also be some night care giving requirements (approx 2 nights per week on a rota system with the manager).
The Colobus Trust is based in Diani, Kenya and offers a unique opportunity to live in a beautiful beach and forested area, with many western comforts. Our accommodation comprises three unisex bedrooms, with four beds per room, in a communal house, hot/cold showers, 3 meals a day, laundry and housekeeping. There is good mobile phone and internet coverage, and using Sarfricom, the local network supplier, text messages to the UK are very cheap (approx 8p).

This is a volunteer position and as such no wage or stipend is currently available. The volunteer is responsible for their return flight to Mombasa, visa, which will need extending after 3 months for an additional 3 months, comprehensive travel and medical insurance, food and accommodation as mentioned above (150 Euros per week), all field clothing, including adequate walking boots, mobile and internet expenses.


Qualifications and Experience
Essential requirements

1. You need to be physically fit, have a lot of patience and an affinity for working closely with animals.
2. Ideally we would like someone who has a working knowledge of the rehabilitation and release process with primates, as well as captive care skills, who can contribute ideas and solutions.
3. Significant foreign travel or living/work experience, within a developing country and ideally the tropics
4. Interest in animal behaviour, conservation and welfare, and preferably a university level qualification in animal behaviour, primate conservation, zoology or other relevant subject

In addition, applicants must have certain QUALITIES:

they must be energetic, patient, open, responsible, flexible, healthy, able to work independently but also as part of a team, be highly motivated and not easily distracted by the holiday mentality found here in Diani. Applicants must also be hardworking and able to keep going, and do so cheerfully! Our schedule is demanding and unconventional (6 days work, 1 day off), up to 8 hrs field time per day.

The position is not ideal for someone who needs a lot of personal time, or for someone who easily feels lonely. The ideal applicant must be comfortable being unplugged and a distance from easy communication with the outside world, although there is good mobile phone and e-mail communication, but sometimes things just don't work. They must also have above average resistance to social/psychological stress with a tolerance towards local customs and beliefs and be comfortable with other conditions and risks
that are simply part of tropical fieldwork, such as limited healthcare, monotonous diet, rare confrontations with noxious plants or animals.

This is a volunteer position and as such no wage or stipend is currently available. The volunteer is responsible for their return flight to Mombasa, visa, which will need extending after 3 months for an additional 3 months, comprehensive travel and medical insurance, food and accommodation as mentioned above (100 Euros per week), all field clothing, including adequate walking boots, mobile and internet expenses.

For further information: conservation@colobustrust.org

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Laos Programme Manager - Free The Bears

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:Laos Programme Manager

Department:SE Asia Regional Programme

Responsible to:FTB Regional Director

Responsible for:Laos Programme staff

Purpose:To develop and drive the effective management, coordination, implementationand development of the Laos Programme and its responsiveness to theconservation needs of bears in Laos.

Main Duties: Under the supervision of the Senior Management Team, the Laos Programme

Manager will be expected to operate under the following guidelines....Click HERE FOR MUCH MORE DETAIL AND APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS



TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Start Date:November 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter

Duration of Contract:One year renewable contract, with expectation to extend based upon performance and funding availability

Probation Period:Three months

Benefits:For successful candidates, benefits apply as follows:

• Four (4) weeks annual leave entitlement per calendar year

• Twelve (12) National Holidays per calendar year

•Annual return flight to country of residence following completion of one year service (where applicable)

• Medical evacuation & in-patient health insurance

• Accommodation in Luang Prabang

Location:Luang Prabang, with visits to Vientiane for meetings, other sites in Laos, plus other countries when required

Working Hours:This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work when required.

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Zoo Education Officer (part-time)

Zoo Education Officer (part-time)


We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic and motivated Education Officer, specialising in Primary education but able to work flexibly throughout all the age ranges. This is a part-time post 25 hours per week.

Education Officers develop, plan and deliver a wide range of educational activities and programmes for students and our general visitors, both within the Zoo and as outreach.

Applicants should possess a relevant Degree and have worked as a teacher or in a similar role as an environmental educator. They should have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

For further details, full job description and specification please contact:

Michelle Youd, Education Office Supervisor, Paignton Zoo, Totnes Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 7EU.
Email: education@paigntonzoo.org.uk  quoting EDU01
Telephone: 0844 474 2224

Closing date for applications will be Monday 21st November 2011 and interviews will be held on Tuesday 6th December 2011.


Job Description



Job Title: Education Officer


Department: Education


Reports to: Education Office Supervisor


Prepared by: Head of Education


Date: October 2011



Required:


Professional Qualification: Relevant teaching experience. Teaching qualification preferable.


University: Degree


Experience: At least 2 years as a teacher in schools or in a similar role as an environmental educator. Driving licence desirable.


On the job training: A pathway of continuous professional development will be agreed and regularly reviewed. Study for this may entail work outside normal working hours.



Supervision of staff: No direct line-management responsibilities. However, Education Officers work as part of a team and, as such, take responsiblilty for specific projects. In this respect, they manage colleagues and may also be asked to directly supervise relevant staff and volunteers.



Scope of Role:

Selection, preparation and delivery of appropriate teaching materials relevant to the National Curriculum for a wide age and ability range, including special educational needs.
Development, modification and use of teaching programmes.
Health & Safety consideration in respect of students under job holder’s responsibility.
Planning, preparation and delivery of out of school hours activities e.g. Summer School.
Participating in the preparation and delivery of visitor activities, including events and campaigns.
Representing the Zoo at conference and events, and when giving presentations to outreach groups.


Zoo Education Officer

Duties:

To motivate people of all ages to respect and care for our environment.
To plan, prepare and update educational materials relevant to all Key Stages of the National Curriculum.
To teach children of all Key Stages using the facilities within the Zoo and to occasionally work outside this age range.
To respond to changes in Primary School learners’ needs consequent to curriculum and technological changes and to advise Education Department staff on these.
To provide appropriate activities for children and adults with special educational needs.
To give informative talks to other interest groups, both within the Zoo and at other venues.
To plan, organise and deliver activities for clubs, Summer Schools and other out of school activities.
To promote the educational role of the Zoo and pro-actively build relationships with primary schools across Devon and surrounding areas, to encourage use of the Zoo’s education programme.
To liaise and communicate effectively within the Education Department as well as with staff in other Zoo departments, involving attendance at interdepartmental meetings.
To assist with Zoo events and campaigns.
To write information and promotional materials produced by the Education Department.
To check and proof-read text, as required.
To coordinate work experience placements, liaising with other Zoo departments.
To co-ordinate and/or evaluate specific projects, as required.
To respond to requests for information from students and other individuals.
To share ideas with other zoo educators by attending and presenting at meetings and conferences, both locally and nationally.
To assist in promoting the work of the Zoo both within the Zoo and elsewhere, as required.
To be prepared to work hours as appropriate in order to accommodate the needs of the Department, including some evening and weekend work for which time is taken in lieu.
To fully participate in weekly Education Team meetings.
To assist in the general duties involved in the running of the Education Department.
To carry out any other duties that may be required.

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Manager of Zoo Horticulture

Manager of Zoo Horticulture

The Manager of Zoo Horticulture plans, manages, coordinates, implements, administers and evaluates a comprehensive system of horticultural maintenance at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.

Essential functions:

• Manages greenhouse operations, landscape design and maintenance, habitat design and maintenance, and Zoo horticulture education/conservation programs
• Provides leadership in evaluating and developing a full-time union staff of 9 complemented by seasonal employees and interns
• Directs the coordination, design, establishment and maintenance of new and existing annual and perennial flower beds, turf areas, and indoor /outdoor ornamental tree, shrub and perennial plant collections
• Oversees biological turf program, IPM program, browse program, plant accessioning, invasive plant protocol, and irrigation systems
• Develops and leads public educational horticulture programs and events which demonstrate the inter-relationship between plants, animals and man

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Botany or related field
• Minimum of five years of experience in Horticulture, Manicured and Botanical Landscape Architecture, Botany and/or related field
• Minimum of three years of management experience
• Overall knowledge: Agronomy, Floriculture, Landscape Horticulture, Forestry, Plant Taxonomy, Turf Management and Human Relations
• Verifiable ability to lead personnel in a manner that builds teamwork and recognizes contributions of employees
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Licensed Public Applicator of pesticides

FULL SALARY RANGE: $50,000 - $74,000/Annually. Typical Hiring Salary: $50,000 - $62,000/Annually

DATE POSTED: 10/20/2011


FILING DEADLINE: 11/4/2011

TO APPLY: Your cover letter must clearly explain how your skills and experience
align with the above job qualifications.

E-mail résumé to resumes@clevelandmetroparks.com , referencing job # 11096

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Mammal Keeper

Job title: Mammal Keeper

Company: Chessington World of Adventures Resort

Salary: £16,200 + excellent benefits

Location: Chessington, Surrey

Give in to your animal instincts

Guests visit Chessington World of Adventures for Britain’s wildest day out and the animals they encounter all add to the atmosphere of excitement and discovery. This year, with the introduction of our new Wild Asia, Serengeti Plain and Lorikeet Lagoon attractions, we allow our guests to get up close and personal with even more of the planet’s most amazing wildlife.

About the role:
From Tigers to Sharks, Gorillas and Military Macaws to Marmosets, our Zoo and SEA LIFE Centre boast a huge array of wildlife – and with our new Wild Asia, Serengeti Plain and Lorikeet Lagoon attractions which are all designed to allow our guests get up even closer and more personal with the cheeky, the mischievous and the exotic – there really couldn’t be a better time to join our awesome team at Chessington World of Adventures.

Working within our trail of the kings team you will be responsible for delivering unrivalled standards of Animal Husbandry and welfare required by, amongst others, our Asiatic lions, Sumatran Tigers, Persian Leopards and Western Lowland Gorillas. You will be part of the team creating the most stimulating environment possible – not just for our guests, but for the animals too - and since we’re big on conservation, education and research, you’ll have a big part to play in that too.

About you:
Our ideal candidate will have completed an animal based qualification, with some experience of working in a Zoo environment or equivalent. Experience of working with large carnivores or apes would be desirable however is not compulsory. You will be a confident communicator and more importantly an alert listener. You will have passion and excitement for your chosen field, with a keen drive to develop your career as an Animal Keeper.

About us
Chessington World of Adventures offers explorers of all ages the chance to go wild and leave the dull restraints of everyday life behind. With our extraordinary blend of rides and wildlife, we focus on providing a great day out for all the family. Not only will you be working at the heart of a brand that’s all about freedom, discovery and fun-filled challenges, you’ll also be joining a business that’s part of the massively successful Merlin Entertainments Group – Europe’s number 1 visitor attraction operator attracting over 35 million visitors a year.

To apply
For a job with a little more adventure, go to http://www.chessingtonjobs.com/

Closing date 31.10.2011

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Conservation Education Manager

Conservation Education Manager

for Chipembele Wildlife Education Trust (CWET), Zambia

Chipembele is a dynamic conservation education NGO that operates in the area of South Luangwa, Zambia. A vacancy will become available for the Conservation Education Manager on 1st January 2012. The primary aim of the organisation is educating local children about wildlife, the environment and conservation. The position is challenging and fairly demanding but can also be very rewarding and stimulating. The work is centred in the local schools and would best be suited to someone with a mature personality who is capable of and happy in working largely unsupervised. Self motivation is key to the success of the position and the programme as a whole. Tertiary education and experience of working within rural Africa, preferably for an NGO is highly desirable. Experience of teaching, facilitating, administration and management are other key skills that are sought. Knowledge of African wildlife and conservation issues would be an advantage. The position is for two years, which can be renewable as the programme is long term.

The position is primarily one of co-ordination of the Conservation Education Outreach Programme and facilitation of lessons and activities within both the junior and senior Conservation Clubs of schools local to the Mfuwe area. It is supplementary to the core programme that is ongoing at Chipembele Wildlife Education Centre (20km away). The Manager must be capable of compiling and delivering appropriate, informative, innovative and fun lessons and activities to children ranging from Grades 5 to 12 in what can sometimes be challenging physical environments such as poor classrooms, no electricity, crowds of onlookers, etc.

In addition, the position encompasses the management of the Chipembele Pupil Sponsorship programme (for orphaned and vulnerable pupils) and any other school improvement, support and development programmes that CWET may run from time to time. The amount of time engaged in these roles is less than the CEOP programme but is still significant.

Role Description


Conservation Education Outreach Programme


The Manager will

· Attend and help facilitate meetings and activities of the Chongololo and Conservation Club meetings with the Club patrons to a timetable at the 6 schools enrolled in the programme. Occasionally there may be additional schools to visit within the Mfuwe area.

· Carry out curriculum development and lesson planning for the clubs.

· Work alongside the Club patron in providing planned lessons and activities. This will include teaching and facilitating when patrons are not present (more often than not).

· Facilitate the Chipembele Rangers Scheme during the club meetings for schools who have nominated to join.

· Organise field trips and game drives into the National Park

· Maintain relationships and liaise with key stakeholders.

Pupil Sponsorship Scheme & School Improvements

The Manager will

· Administer and supervise the Chipembele Pupil Sponsorship Scheme over the school year, including enrolment, checking on pupil's progress and reporting to sponsors.

· Administer and distribute gifts and money from the sponsors to the pupils.

· Distribute monthly food parcels to some sponsored pupils families.

· Assist in the organising of and oversee improvements projects in local schools.

· Facilitate and organise any other CWET school or community projects not described above that may arise from time to time in the Mfuwe community and which fall under the general objectives of CWET.

e.g. construction of school desks and other furniture, distribution of text books, stationery and new equipment

General Administration Duties

· Keep full and accurate accounts and records of all activities and financial transactions for the above programmes and activities.

· Submit monthly written reports and spreadsheets to the Director.

· Oversee payment of wages to staff who are sponsored in schools by CWET, such as teachers and cooks.

Qualifications

Tertiary qualifications relevant to science or conservation related fields, teaching, project management or administration are highly desirable. Teaching/facilitation experience would be an advantage.

Essential Skills and Experience

· Extensive experience in project management, administration or operations management essential.

· Demonstrated experience in achieving agreed organisational and educational goals in collaboration with others.

· Ability to administer multiple mandates.

· Excellent written and communication skills in English.

· Ability to work largely unsupervised and happy to do so.

· Highly competent in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, together with excellent organisational and record keeping abilities,

· Demonstrated ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and students in a cross-cultural setting.

· Ability to use a planning process to achieve desired outcomes.

· Ability to commit to at least 2 years.

· A strong desire to work in the heart of a rural Zambian community.

Preferable Skills and Experience

· Experience of working with NGOs in Africa (or other developing parts of the world)

· 4 wheel drive experience

· Knowledge of African wildlife and conservation issues

Essential Personal Qualities

· Courteous, trustworthy and empathetic.

· Innovative and flexible.

· Quickly assess people and situations.

· Excellent problem solving skills.

· Ability to relate to a broad range of people.

· Good and appropriate sense of humour.

· Task and outcome oriented.

· Creative, honest and very patient.

· Decisive.

· Kind but firm when necessary.

· Can work largely unsupervised.

· Outgoing.

· Highly organised.

· Self resourceful and happy in own company.

· Committed to effective communication.

Reporting/Working Relationships

The Conservation Education Manager will take direction from and report directly to Anna Tolan, Director of CWET, who lives and works 20km away. The Manager will be the line supervisor for the Chipembele IT instructor and the office administrator/careers adviser who work in the same building.

Special Conditions

· Commitment to a minimum 2 year contract (renewable)

· Salary $30,000 US p.a. (pre-tax).

· Free furnished accommodation is provided (a modest one-bedroom house and adjacent office in the grounds of Mfuwe Day Secondary School.) Electricity and personal use of the phone must be paid for by the Manager.

· Some out of hours work will be required.

· A 4 wheel drive vehicle is provided; personal use permitted with conditions; a current Drivers Licence is required.

· 30 days annual leave p.a. (based on a 6 day week, at the convenience of CWET and only in the school holiday months of April, August, December).

· All air fares and full medical insurance with medical evacuation cover for emergencies must be obtained and paid for by the Manager

Closing date for applications 25th October 2011

Please send a CV and covering letter explaining your suitability for the position to Anna Tolan, via e-mail, info@chipembele.org


Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by Skype or by telephone if Skype is unavailable.

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DEPUTY SECTION HEAD - PRIMATES

DEPUTY SECTION HEAD

PRIMATES

Howletts Wild Animal Park in Kent, is recruiting for the position of

Deputy Section Head of Primates.

Applicants must have a proven track record in a similar position at a recognised zoological collection. They must posses good all round animal husbandry skills and be capable of deputising for the Section Head in his absence.

A proactive approach coupled with good organisation and communication skills and an overall understanding of the role of the modern animal collection is essential, as is a full clean driving licence.

We are looking for someone with previous experience working as a deputy head keeper or senior keeper, preferably with primates; and experience of managing/supervising a small team of staff.

Howletts is home to a collection of around 160 rare and endangered primates, including Javan gibbons, Dusky langurs, Sulawesi macaques, Pied tamarins and Gelada baboons to name a few.

Howletts is a world class wildlife park run by the international conservation charity The Aspinall Foundation, and works to support a number of overseas conservation projects including the Java Primate Project in Indonesia.

HWAP has recently built a rescue and rehabilitation centre in Java where rare Indonesian primates can be confiscated and taken care of; with a view to either returning them back to the wild or providing them with a better quality of life. Ultimately, captive bred animals may also relocate to the centre, providing offspring that could boost the wild population when reintroduction conditions are right.

Only applicants who fit the above criteria will be considered and acknowledged.

Single person accommodation may be available.

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To apply:

Please submit an up to date CV along with a covering letter stating the position applied for to: Helen Dallimore-Jones HR and Training Manager. Port Lympne Wild Animal Park, Lympne, Kent

CT21 4PD.

E-mail: personnel@aspinallfoundation.org  

 

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Blue Planet Aquarium Curator

Blue Planet Aquarium seeks Interim Curator
Maternity Cover to end of June 2012

 Blue Planet Aquarium has an exciting opportunity to head up the Zoological Team as Curator covering Maternity Leave up to the end of June 2012.

Blue Planet Aquarium, based in Cheshire is an award winning visitor attraction and Britain’s Best Aquarium famous for its awesome sharks, spectacular underwater tunnel, entertaining Aquatheatre shows and delivering incredible Dive Experiences.

The responsibility of the Curator will be varied, challenging, but extremely rewarding. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Zoological and Dive Team. A hands-on approach is required to ensure the team achieve the highest standard of animal care and husbandry. You will be responsible for maintaining and developing displays and exhibits - promoting public education and awareness in relation to conservation of biodiversity and delivering a memorable and entertaining experience to visitors.

This exciting role is ideal for someone with proven experience in marine animal care and husbandry. You will have both the drive to succeed and the skills to motivate a team of dedicated professionals. This post is full time, with weekend shifts on a rota’d basis.

A Marine Biology degree qualification is essential. A dive qualification is desirable at the level of:
PADI Dive master
CMAS 3*
HSE Part 1V

For this position previous experience in the visitor attractions sector would be advantageous.

Candidates should apply to Andy Hygate, Park Director, Blue Planet Aquarium, Cheshire Oaks, Cheshire, CH65 9LF. E-mail: recruitment@blueplanetaquarium.co.uk

Your application letter should highlight why you would be able to fulfil this key role within the organisation; include your salary expectations; and clearly demonstrate how you meet our requirements.

Aspro Ocio is a Spanish multinational company with its headquarters based in Madrid. Aspro owns and operates over 40 leisure attractions across Europe.

Here in the UK Aspro owns and operates Blue Planet Aquarium, Deep Sea World, Bristol Aquarium, 4 Blue Reef Aquariums, Smugglers Adventure and Oakwood Theme Park.

Blue Planet Aquarium is an Equal Opportunities Employer


We do recognize the time and effort it takes to apply for a position, but as an employer of choice we receive a high volume of applications and in the interests of economy, Aspro UK does not notify candidates who have been unsuccessful in their application; consequently if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

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Lead Zookeeper - CANADIAN WILDS

The City of Calgary Career Opportunity

Lead Zookeeper

External Opportunity Reference # 114127

Closing Date: 30-NOV-2011

Job Information

Posting Title: Lead Zookeeper

Business Unit/Division: Civic Partners/The Calgary Zoo

Location: 1300 Zoo Road N.E.

Union/Position: CUPE Local 37/Permanent

Compensation: Lead Zookeeper $25.12 - 28.26 - 31.40 per hour

Hours of Work: This position works a standard 38 hour work week with shared weekend and evening work.


Business Unit Information

The Calgary Zoological Society is committed to excellence in animal stewardship & 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.


Responsibilities

Reporting to the Area Manager/Curator, this position provides leadership in the day-to-day care of animals in the collection, maintains the holdings & displays for these animals, ensures that approved standards & protocols are consistently maintained, organizes & presents educational Keeper talks & demonstrations for the public, answers queries asked by visitors & gives guidance/direction to other staff assigned to the section. This position will initially be assigned to CANADIAN WILDS operations & habitat, however, may move to, & work in other sections as required. Primary responsibilities also include:

-Provide direction/guidance to Keepers through leading, training & developing staff & ensuring a safe work environment;

-Work with Area Manager/Curator in the development of new husbandry protocols for a variety of animal sections & represent the Area Manager/Curator in their absence;

-Feed & care for all animals in assigned sections, & report dietary problems & initiate changes in diet composition or presentation;

-Transfer animals between sections, to the hospital & in & out of the zoo, detecting deviations in the animal's normal physical or psychological behaviour & accompanying animals to or from other zoos & assist Veterinarians in all aspects of animal treatment within the assigned section;

-Maintain the exhibits & holding sections in a proper state of cleanliness & order;

-Develop behavioural enrichment programs for selected animals & establish a thorough written routine for assigned sections;

-Assist the Emergency Response team in animal events;

-Maintain a behavioural husbandry program & protocols for assigned sections.


Qualifications

The successful applicant(s) must possess a Certificate in Zoo & Aquarium Technology (ZAT), or equivalent, or relevant degree & four years experience with ZAT, or equivalent, or seven years experience with a related degree. Experience must include working with, proper animal husbandry & awareness of animal welfare & conservation; experience working with North American species (e.g. large carnivores and/or hoof stock) is an asset. A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than six demerits, no current suspensions or charges pending is required. The applicant(s) must meet this position's medical standard including required vaccinations & negative TB exposure with regular monitoring. Success in this position requires strong customer service, teamwork & functional/technical skills & advanced leadership skills are required to develop peer relations, while maintaining integrity and trust in meeting organizational goals.


Note

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Only education obtained from an accredited institution will be recognized as meeting the minimum qualifications. Only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis before the closing date.

The City of Calgary values a diverse workforce Apply on-line at www.Calgary.ca/Careers


If you have difficulty applying through The City of Calgary website, please apply to:

Human Resources
The Calgary Zoological Society
1300 Zoo Road NE
Calgary, Alberta

T2E 7V6
Fax: (403) 695-3807
Email: hr@calgaryzoo.ab.ca

All applications will be forwarded to The City of Calgary

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Lead Zookeeper

The City of Calgary Career Opportunity

Lead Zookeeper

External Opportunity Reference # 114125

Closing Date: 30-NOV-2011

Job Information

Posting Title: Lead Zookeeper

Business Unit/Division: Civic Partners/The Calgary Zoo

Location: 1300 Zoo Road N.E.

Union/Position: CUPE Local 37/Permanent

Compensation: Lead Zookeeper $25.12 - 28.26 - 31.40 per hour

Hours of Work: This position works a standard 38 hour work week with shared weekend and evening work.


Business Unit Information

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.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Area Manager/Curator, this position provides leadership in the day-to-day care of animals in the collection, maintains the holdings & displays for these animals, ensures that approved standards and protocols are consistently maintained, organizes and presents educational Keeper talks and demonstrations for the public, answers queries asked by visitors & gives guidance/direction to other staff assigned to the section. This position will initially be assigned to PENGUIN operations & habitat, however, may move to, & work in other sections as required. Primary responsibilities also include:

-Provide direction/guidance to Keepers through leading, training & developing staff & ensuring a safe work environment;

-Work with Area Manager/Curator in the development of new husbandry protocols for a variety of animal sections & represent the Area Manager/Curator in their absence;

-Feed & care for all animals in assigned sections, & report dietary problems & initiate changes in diet composition or presentation;

-Transfer animals between sections, to the hospital & in & out of the zoo, detecting deviations in the animal's normal physical or psychological behaviour & accompanying animals to or from other zoos & assist Veterinarians in all aspects of animal treatment within the assigned section;

-Maintain the exhibits & holding sections in a proper state of cleanliness & order;

-Develop behavioural enrichment programs for selected animals & establish a thorough written routine for assigned sections;

-Assist the Emergency Response team in animal events;

-Maintain a behavioural husbandry program & protocols for assigned sections.

Qualifications

The successful applicant(s) must possess a Certificate in Zoo & Aquarium Technology (ZAT), or equivalent, or relevant degree & four years experience with ZAT, or equivalent, or seven years experience with a related degree. Experience must include working with animal husbandry & awareness of animal welfare & conservation; experience working with PENGUINS is an asset. A valid Class 5 Driver's Licence (or provincial equivalent) with no more than six demerits, no current suspensions or charges pending is required. The applicant(s) must meet this position's medical standard including required vaccinations & negative TB exposure with regular monitoring. Success in this position requires strong customer service, teamwork & functional/technical skills & advanced leadership skills are required to develop peer relations, while maintaining integrity and trust in meeting organizational goals.

Note

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Only education obtained from an accredited institution will be recognized as meeting the minimum qualifications. Only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis before the closing date.

The City of Calgary values a diverse workforce Apply on-line at www.Calgary.ca/Careers


If you have difficulty applying through The City of Calgary website, please apply to:

Human Resources
The Calgary Zoological Society
1300 Zoo Road NE
Calgary, Alberta

T2E 7V6
Fax: (403) 695-3807
Email: hr@calgaryzoo.ab.ca


All applications will be forwarded to The City of Calgary

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ANIMAL KEEPER – BIRDS

ANIMAL KEEPER – BIRDS

Maternity Cover

Salary range £13,770 - £15,045 per annum subject to qualifications/experience

Bristol Zoo Gardens is recruiting for the position of Animal Keeper on our Bird Section to cover maternity leave. The working hours are 80 hours per fortnight as part of the departmental 14 day rota which will include weekends and bank holidays.

The successful applicant will have experience of working with zoo animals. Knowledge of bird husbandry is desirable. Applicants should be educated to at least GCSE level to include English and a biological science. Holding the Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals – DMZAA (previously known as ANCMZA) would also be an advantage.

Please check our web site http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/  for a copy of the job description, person specification and application process.

Closing date for applications is 5.00 pm on Wednesday, 26th October 2011.

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Overseer Mammal Section

Overseer Mammal Section

Salary £18,870 per annum

There is a full time vacancy for an experienced mammal keeper at Bristol Zoo Gardens. This is a supervisory role that will support the section’s Curators.

The successful applicant will be an experienced mammal keeper and will have at least five years experience of working with zoo animals. Having practical knowledge of the husbandry of small nocturnal mammals will be an advantage.

You will be educated to at least GCSE level, including English and a biological science and hold the Diploma in the Management of Zoo and Aquarium Animals – DMZAA (previously known as ANCMZA). The ability to supervise staff and having a general knowledge of the conservation and educational roles of zoos is also desirable.

This is a full time permanent position working 80 hours per fortnight as part of the departmental 14 day rota.

For a copy of the job description, person specification and details on how to apply for this role please visit http://www.bristolzoo.org.uk/

The closing date for this position is 12.00 pm on Friday, 28th October 2011. Interviews are likely to be held on Thursday and Friday 3rd and 4th November.

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