Zoo Jobs: Zoo Attendant

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