Wildlife Care Assistant

2 weeks ago


Burnaby, Canada Wildlife Rescue Association of BC Full time

Are you between 15 and 30 years of age?
Are you a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection applies?

Do you have a valid Social Insurance Number and are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
- **We are looking for a Wildlife Care Assistant - Canada Summer Jobs to join our team**_

This exciting opportunity through the Canada Summer Jobs Program encourages you to bring your best self to work everyday to gather valuable work experience for future career development.
- **Position Profile**:_
Our Wildlife Care Assistant - Canada Summer Jobs role is great opportunity for youth to gain valuable skills and experience in the workplace. Positions can be 30-40 hours a week, for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 16 weeks. Program dates run from April 24, 2023, to
September 2, 2023. Exact hours and length of placements are not known until granted and announced by the Canada Summer Jobs program.
- **Who YOU are**:_
You are an enthusiastic, goal-driven youth, with career aspirations in veterinary medicine, conservation, or similar discipline, who’s not afraid to get your hands dirty, and work hard, to gain valuable professional experience.

You are a dedicated team-player, who wants to contribute to a small team, and leverage your unique talents to support the success of Wildlife Rescue’s Nestling and Fledgling program.

You embrace the opportunity to bring new ideas and innovative approaches to a not-for-profit driven by our Mission, Vision and Values which we live and breathe every day.
- **Who WE are**:_
Established in 1979, Wildlife Rescue Association of BC is a leader in the rehabilitation of wild animals and is committed to educating the public on how to coexist peacefully with wildlife.
Located in Burnaby, BC, we are western Canada’s busiest wildlife rehabilitation centre, with over 6,000 animal patients admitted each year.

The Wildlife Rescue Association of BC is located on the ancestral and unceded homelands of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh speaking peoples. We are grateful for the opportunity to be on this beautiful, shared territory.
- **Highlight of Key Responsibilities**:_
- Provide day to day care for nestling and fledgling songbirds (including hand feeding, cleaning, and handling)
- Keep detailed records and observations on the nestlings and fledglings in care
- Setup and clean habitats
- Create and maintain enrichment
- Diet preparation
- Assist with volunteer and staff training
- Conduct daily observations and communicate concerns to senior staff
- **Key Qualifications & Experience**_
- Previous animal handling experience, an asset
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
- Ability to prioritize and problem-solve
- Willingness to take initiative and work independently
- Open availability (evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays)
- **To be eligible for a Canada Summer Jobs opportunity, youth must meet the following criteria**:_
- Applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection applies, and;
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- **Note**:_
- WRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; It is WRA’s policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion or creed, gender, age, disability, national origin, language, political belief, criminal record, pregnancy, marital status or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodation will be made for persons with disabilities. This policy applies to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 8 weeks

**Salary**: $15.65 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Burnaby, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location



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