Aquarist

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
**Work setting**:

- Pet shop
- Animal and natural science
**Tasks**:

- Prepare food and feed animals
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
- Keep records of animals treated
- Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals
- Maintain and order supplies
- Monitor and document animal behaviour
- Operate, maintain and clean pumps, filters and other aquaculture equipment
- Manage difficult situations with customers
- Answer inquiries and provide information to customers
- Resolve conflict situations
- Provide customer service
**Animal specialization**:

- Tropical fish
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Handling heavy loads
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods
**Weight handling**:

- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week