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Assistant Aquarium Biologist

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Job Title: Aquatic Animal Husbandry Specialist Company: [Removed] Job Summary:

The Aquatic Animal Husbandry Specialist is responsible for maintaining the health and well-being of aquatic animals in the CWAP areas, developing and improving the aquatic environments in the Fishes areas, and interpreting the aquatic environments for the public. This role requires a strong understanding of aquatic animal husbandry, water chemistry, and life support systems.

Key Accountabilities:
  • Monitor and maintain assigned exhibits, reserve tanks, cultures, and associated animal collection to ensure optimal water quality and environmental conditions.
  • Ensure the nutritional requirements, water quality, and other environmental conditions are provided and maintained for the specimens.
  • Coordinate disease prevention and control with senior biologists, managers, and veterinarian staff.
  • Complete and maintain daily animal care/husbandry records.
  • Provide husbandry expertise and maintenance of live food cultures required for specimen feeding.
Responsibilities:
  • Assist in planning, constructing, and maintaining exhibits to represent natural aquatic habitats.
  • Assist in acquiring new species or new specimens of existing species for display.
  • Conduct research into husbandry and life history of resident and proposed species, as directed.
  • Research and respond to questions from the public regarding specimens and husbandry.
  • Promote awareness of the Aquarium through talks or presentations to school groups, clubs, or the general public.
Assist the Fishes Department:
  • Assist in shipping and receiving of live specimens.
  • Assist with husbandry research into care of resident and proposed species.
Contribute to the Organization:
  • Promptly aid in emergency protocols.
  • Maintain and support organizational safety standards.
  • Continually improve our impact on the environment and greening of operations by supporting our Environmental Management Systems (EMS) protocols.
  • Perform additional duties as required.
Qualifications:
  • A post-secondary degree/diploma in a field of biology, or current enrollment in such a program, preferred.
  • Direct experience in aquatic animal husbandry and propagation, preferably with fishes and invertebrates.
  • WHMIS Certification required (training provided).
  • Valid BC Driver's license required.
Technical Competencies:
  • Basic understanding of closed life support system operation.
  • Understanding of water chemistry and quality parameters as they apply to aquatic animal life support systems.
  • Ability to work in a team and self-direct with minimal supervision.
  • Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Actively demonstrates company values and mission.
Working Conditions:
  • Incumbents must be able to safely lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
  • Job requires strength and endurance.
  • Use of a shared office environment with the usual ergonomic risks.
  • Job requires working in constrictive ways and/or in awkward positions as well as constant exposure to wet and slippery conditions.
  • Incumbent must be able to safely work with hazardous products using all appropriate safety protocols.
  • Handling live marine invertebrates, fish, and other animals, as well as their food; exposure to live or dead animals may result in stings, punctures, and cuts.
  • Required to carry a radio and be accessible for calls.
  • Flexibility and availability in schedule are required during the week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Compensation:

Pay Range: $20- $30 / hour