Conservation Assistant

3 weeks ago

Canada Assiniboine Park Conservancy Full time

**Conservation Assistants - Seasonal**

**Wage**:$17.00 per hour

16 week term, May - August

8:00AM to 4:00 PM (Occasional overtime, evenings, weekend, and field work will be required)

**About Assiniboine Park Conservancy**

Creating the future vision for one of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada’s most prized treasures, Assiniboine Park Conservancy (APC) located at 55 Pavilion Crescent in Winnipeg is the not-for-profit organization that oversees Assiniboine Park’s operations and ensures its ongoing redevelopment and financial viability. Our team is inspired to create and deliver extraordinary experiences for the people who visit and use the Park and Zoo including building friendly, supportive, effective relationships with stakeholders, community, and the general public.

**The Opportunity**

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We are seeking multiple Conservation Assistants to join the Conservation and Research team at Assiniboine Park Zoo. The Conservation Assistants will work individually and as part of the team to collect data, assist in the implementation of research and conservation projects, and communicate conservation messages to visitors. Primary duties of the incumbents will include rearing endangered butterflies on-site as part of our grassland butterfly conservation program. Other projects the incumbents will support include: monitoring local bird populations, collecting observational data for animal behaviour projects, and other support of research programs as required. Fieldwork will be required, but most work will occur at the Park and Zoo. The Conservation Assistants will be expected to maintain high standards of accuracy and detail when collecting data. The Conservation Assistants must follow all health and safety legislation, regulations, and policies, and provide extraordinary experiences to our visitors while completing their regular daily activities.

**Required Qualifications**
- Completed or currently working towards an undergraduate degree in biology, ecology, or a related field.
- A keen interest in the natural world, wildlife, and conservation.
- Effective communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in customer service for providing extraordinary experiences to our visitors.
- Strong attention to detail for data collection.
- Experience using the Microsoft Office suite and Google Workspace apps.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team with mínimal supervision.

**Asset Qualifications**
- Previous experience conducting research in a laboratory or field setting.
- The ability to speak French and/or other languages.
- Experience caring for and rearing plants and/or insects.
- Possess a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License (or equivalent).

**What we have to offer**:

- An Inclusive work environment
- Free Zoo & Leaf membership
- Free parking
- Beautiful Park setting

**How to apply**:
All interested applicants can submit their résumé and cover letter, stating their wage expectations on our career website:
**Deadline to apply: February 1, 2023**

We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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