Aquatic Biologist Assistant

5 days ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Aquarium Careers Full time
Aquatic Biologist Assistant Job Description

Job Summary:

The Aquatic Biologist Assistant will play a key role in maintaining the aquatic environments in the CWAP areas, developing the aquatic environments in the Fishes areas, and interpreting the aquatic environments in the Fishes area. This position will also assist the Fishes Department and contribute to the overall organization's processes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance of Aquatic Environments:
    • Monitor and maintain assigned exhibits, reserve tanks, cultures, and associated animal collection.
    • Ensure the appropriate nutritional requirements, water quality, and other environmental conditions are provided and maintained for the specimens.
    • Ensure disease prevention and control are coordinated with senior biologists, managers, and veterinarian staff.
    • Complete and maintain daily animal care/husbandry records.
    • Provide husbandry expertise and maintenance of live food cultures required for specimen feeding.
  • Development of Aquatic Environments:
    • Assist in planning, constructing, and maintaining exhibits to represent natural aquatic habitat.
    • Assist in acquiring new species or new specimens of existing species for display.
    • Conduct research into husbandry and life history of resident and proposed species, as directed.
  • Interpretation of Aquatic Environments:
    • Research and respond to questions from the public regarding specimens and husbandry.
    • Promote awareness of the Aquarium by talks or presentations to school groups, clubs, or general public.
  • Assistance to the Fishes Department:
    • Assist in shipping and receiving of live specimens.
    • Assist with husbandry research into care of resident and proposed species.
  • Contribution to the Organization:
    • Promptly aid in emergency protocol.
    • Maintain and support organizational safety standards.
    • Continually improve our impact on the environment and greening of operations by supporting our Environmental Management Systems (EMS) protocols.
    • Perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

  • A post-secondary degree/diploma in a field of biology, or current enrollment in such a program, preferred.
  • Direct experience in aquatic animal husbandry and propagation, preferably with fishes and invertebrates.
  • WHMIS Certification required (training provided).
  • Valid BC Driver's license required.

Technical Competencies:

  • Basic understanding of closed life support system operation.
  • Understanding of water chemistry and quality parameters as they apply to aquatic animal life support systems.
  • Ability to work in a team and self-direct with minimal supervision.
  • Strong observational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Actively demonstrates company values and mission.

Working Conditions:

  • Incumbents must be able to safely lift up to 50lbs on a regular basis.
  • Job requires strength and endurance.
  • Use of a shared office environment with the usual ergonomic risks.
  • Job requires working in constrictive ways and/or in awkward positions as well as constant exposure to wet and slippery conditions.
  • Incumbent must be able to safely work with hazardous products using all appropriate safety protocols.
  • Handling live marine invertebrates, fish, and other animals, as well as their food; exposure to live or dead animals may result in stings, punctures, and cuts.
  • Required to carry a radio and be accessible for calls.
  • Flexibility and availability in schedule are required during the week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Pay Range: $20-$30/hour

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