Seasonal Nutrition Assistant

2 weeks ago

Scarborough, Canada Toronto Zoo Full time

**Branch: Nutrition Science**
**Rate of Pay: $17.20 per hour**
**Duration: Approx. April 2025-September 2025 (Non-Permanent)**
**Hours of Work: 40 hours per week**

Looking for a career with a dynamic organization that is committed to protecting wildlife? We are interested in dedicated individuals who are positive, enthusiastic, and passionate about connecting people, animals, and conservation science to fight extinction. Your Toronto Zoo makes animal well-being a priority in all operations and shows respect for all wildlife.

**Basic Function**: The Seasonal Nutrition Assistant is responsible for assist with diet preparation and delivery, as well as browse harvesting. This position will assist and provide support in implementing the Strategic Plan.

**Responsibilities**:

- Safely prepare species specific diets, in-house mixes, vitamins and supplements.
- Delivery of animal diets across zoo site to various animal holding areas.
- Maintain food safety throughout diet production.
- Clean and sanitize food baskets and food contact surface within Food Production Unit.
- Receive, organize and store various types of feeds (shelf stable, frozen and fresh).
- Use and operation of specialized food machinery.
- Weighs, counts and packs individual diet rations, training and enrichment items.
- Assists with deep cleaning of coolers, freezers and food storage areas.
- Assist with browse harvesting, weighing, collection, and distribution across zoo site.
- Provide basic care of Toronto Zoo Browse Farm plants including watering, weeding, and mulching as required.
- Assist with conducting tours, virtual programs and outreach activities.
- Follows all policies and branch instructions.
- Attends appropriate training as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Must have completed an Animal/Wildlife Nutrition course (preferably enrolled in/or graduate of a Nutrition or Animal related program of study), or the equivalent amount of training and related experience.
- Must have a minimum of 6 months of proven related experience in the same or similar position.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent teamwork skills.
- Experience working in a centralized kitchen preparing diets/meals.
- Working knowledge of food safety and hygienic practices.
- Exemplary customer service skills.
- Experience working in inclement weather conditions.
- Must ensure all applicable licenses and certificates remain valid and in good standing. Copies of licenses and certificates to be provided at time of hire and upon renewal.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, along with strong communications skills.
- Working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and WHMIS legislation an asset.
- Must possess an unrestricted Class G driver’s license valid in the Province of Ontario along with a good driving record.
- Must be knowledgeable in the use of computerized programs and systems.
- Must be able to work weekends, shifts and holidays as scheduled.
- Must be able to deal with staff and public in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Capable of meeting the physical requirements of the position.
- The Toronto Zoo values the importance of inclusive recruitment practices and strives to create a workplace that reflects and celebrates the rich diversity of our city. Please let us know if you require specific accommodations to be in place before you begin the interview process. _

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal

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