Wildlife Rehabilitator

If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:
**POSITION**: Wildlife Rehabilitator - Canada Summer Jobs
**STATUS**: Temporary, Full-time Position - May 1st - August 31st, 2024
**SHIFT**: Various Shifts - 37.5 hours per week
**LOCATION**: Wild Arc - Victoria, BC
**CLASSIFICATION**: CUPE 50
**WAGE**: $25.65 per hour
**CLOSING DATE**: April 25, 2024 (Midnight EST)
- must be between 15-30 years of age at the start of employment and looking for career-related experience
- must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
- must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations (proof required)

NOTE - Aboriginal students are encouraged to self-identify as this has been identified as a local priority in the constituency by Canada Summer Jobs.

**About the Position**:
**Some specific duties**:

- Participate in all daily animal care duties including admission, rescue, triage, examination, treatment, diet planning, food preparation, feeding and release
- Perform duties as required including answering phone calls, interacting with the public, veterinarians, government, etc. in order to maintain centre operations
- Ensure facility hygiene and adherence to health and safety protocols
- Assist in the training and management of volunteers
- Maintain detailed records including patient-files, care instructions, and patient log book; perform data entry of files and analysis of records
- Rescue and transport wildlife
- Participate in cage design, construction, and maintenance as required
- Pick up supplies and donations as required
- Attend and participate in team meetings, training, workshops and other projects as required
- Liaise with other rehabilitation organizations and perform regular research to ensure highest standards of animal care; stay abreast of current wildlife rehabilitation practices
- Work shifts as required (weekends, evenings, stat holidays) and perform other related duties as assigned

**Qualifications you need to have**:

- Minimum 2 years of post-secondary studies in Biological Sciences, Animal Health Care, or a relevant field, Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum 2 years wildlife rehabilitation or husbandry experience
- Basic rehabilitation skills certification from a provincial or international body; advanced skills is preferable; knowledge of IWRC/NWRA minimum standards
- Animal care experience with small to medium size wild mammals and birds including raptors, songbirds, waterfowl, seabirds, deer, raccoons, squirrels, seals
- Knowledge of natural history, identification, and behaviour of BC wildlife species; familiar with provincial and federal government wildlife regulations and rehabilitation permit requirements
- Capable of handling a demanding workload and long hours
- Available to work all shifts assigned by the Manager including weekends and statutory holidays
- Ability to work in all types of outdoor conditions
- Comfortable working with potentially hazardous conditions, such as contact with parasites, zoonotic diseases, dangerous animals, and chemicals
- Requires substantial physical labour (must be able to lift 50 pounds)
- Must be vaccinated for tetanus (and rabies preferred)
- Must be able to work in emergency situations, on short notice
- Strong teamwork skills and work ethic
- Excellent communication skills including telephone and public speaking
- Good physical stamina and health
- Intermediate level of computer literacy
- Valid Class N or 5 BC Drivers’ License and driver’s abstract
- Access to vehicle use daily (Wild ARC is not on a direct transit route)

**How to apply**:
The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BN 11881 9036 RR0001