Outdoor Operations Assistant

2 months ago


Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada Yukon Wildlife Preserve Full time

The Yukon Wildlife Preserve is seeking self-motivated, team-player to assist with the physical care and maintenance of the Preserve. This position is an important part of making the Yukon Wildlife Preserve a safe and enjoyable place to visit. The position is supervised by the Director of Outdoor Operations. This is a full time term position. The successful candidate must be available during weekends and holidays as needed.

The Preserve is located at KM 8, Takhini Hot Springs Road (30km from downtown Whitehorse). Applicants require their own reliable transportation as this is the primary work location.

Duties:

Constructing new and repairing existing fences and shelters

Demolishing old infrastructure

Removing old fences and moving pipe and building/ fencing material

Repairing and painting of infrastructure

Landscaping and grounds maintenance

Snow removal

Other duties as required, including:

Contributing to general cleanliness of YWP

Providing Support for Animal Care, Visitor services and Programming & Education Staff

Qualifications:

Reliability, attention to detail, flexibility/adaptability to challenging situations and ability to work physically demanding hours in all weather conditions

Ability to work independently and as part of the team, common sense, physical fitness to repetitively lift heavy loads

Proficiency with use of hand and power tools

Ability to drive vehicles with standard transmission and experience with use of utility trailer (hook up, back up etc.)

Ability to operate heavy equipment such as loader and bobcat

Proficiency with cutting torch and welding

Ability to operate quads and /or snow machines

Previous related work experience is an asset

Technical Requirements:

Valid Class 5 driver's license

Clean drivers abstract

Ability to lift loads up to 50 lbs

Tetanus vaccination

Valid Standard First Aid/CPR-C Certificate

Legally allowed to work in Canada.

Must be available to work weekends and holidays if required



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