Sea Lion Trainer

Primary Responsibilities:

- Demonstrate extensive knowledge on the feeding and husbandry requirements for California Sea Lions
- Demonstrate outstanding efficiency on maintaining, cleaning and disinfecting Sea Lion areas.
- Show proficiency on the knowledge of Operant Conditioning Training techniques applied to Sea Lions
- Training medical behaviors with the Sea Lions
- Training and maintaining presentations and interactive behaviors with the Sea Lions.
- Assisting in the developing and maintaining training programs to ensure industry guidelines and government regulations policy and procedures are adhered to.
- Experience on public sea lion presentations ensuring exceptional customer service while delivering an educational and conservational message about the facility and animals.
- Maintaining animal and animal care staff safety through health and safety policies and protocols for day-to-day facility procedures.
- Assisting with organizing and overseeing computer programs and record keeping
- Training staff in non-voluntary handling and behavior techniques (such as restraint, and unconditioned medical behaviors).
- Assigning daily job tasks according to operational requirements.
- Other responsibilities as required.

Desired Qualifications:

- Minimum 5 years of paid work experience in Animal Behavior Modification and Operant Conditioning applied to sea lions, with focus on husbandry, socialization, and interactive programs.
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
- Thorough familiarization with operation of a CAZA or AZA facility, including knowledge and understanding of modern animal husbandry techniques.
- Previous experience with public speaking, customer service experience and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to easily learn different software programs.
- Must be able to swim and rescue SCUBA diver level certification from an internationally recognized institution is desirable.

Terms of Employment:

- This is a permanent, full-time position that requires flexible availability for days, weekends, and holidays. The wage for this position is **$23.00** per hour.
- Must be able to speak and write in English.
- This position works in a busy mall environment primarily at attractions and in a classroom setting.
- This individual is required to interact successfully with guests and children of all ages.
- The position requires some city traveling to deliver educational courses.
- Must be able to carry 50lb.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.

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

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person