Sea Lion Trainer

The Marine Life Sea Lion Trainer is an experienced animal care staff who is proficient and confident assisting the supervisors and managers in problem solving, complex tasks such as life support systems, animal behaviours, staff mentoring, operational changes, and nutritional changes as it relates to Sea Lions and other marine life.

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Demonstrating extensive knowledge on the care, biology, physiology, and environmental requirements for Sea Lions.
- Demonstrating outstanding efficiency on opening and closing task, training, guiding and overseeing junior staff.
- Show proficiency on the knowledge of Operant Conditioning Training techniques applied to Sea Lions
- Training complex 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.
- Assisting with planning, design and construction of exhibits while maintaining the facilities through routine maintenance.
- Assisting in managing the animal life support program including staff training for servicing life support systems, water chemistry, analysis of results, and making changes accordingly.
- Training and mentoring staff 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).
- Training and mentoring staff to work with a diverse collection of animals for mall-walks, exhibit cleans, feeding schedules, reptile and spineless wonders outreaches.
- Assigning daily job tasks according to operational requirements.
- Understanding animal needs by monitoring health and collecting samples.
- Assisting in managing and performing a comprehensive nutritional program.
- Other responsibilities as required.

**Desired Qualifications**:

- Minimum 7 years of paid work experience in Animal Behavior Modification and Operant Conditioning applied to Sea Lions with focus on husbandry, socialization, and interactive programs.
- Bachelor's degree in relevant biological field. Extensive experience in animal care may serve in lieu of a degree.
- Previous experience working with Sea Lions.
- 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.
- Valid Class 5 Alberta driver’s license preferred and able to provide a clear Driver’s Abstract.
- Rescue SCUBA diver level certification from an internationally recognized institution preferred.
- Must be able to lift 50lbs repeatedly.
- Must be able to swim.

**Terms of Employment**:

- This is a full-time position that requires flexible availability Monday through Sunday including days, evenings, occasional night shift, weekends and holidays.
- This position has a starting wage of $23.00 per hour.
- Must be able to pass a basic security clearance and provide a clear drivers abstract every year.

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

**Salary**: $23.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person