Animal Care Specialist

1 month ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Calgary Zoo Full time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Animal Care Technician to join our team at the Calgary Zoo. As an Animal Care Technician, you will be responsible for the daily care of a variety of animals, monitoring and supporting the welfare and wellbeing of the animals in our care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide prescribed diets and treatments to a variety of animals
  • Monitor and report on animal diet/weight/score/body condition and psychological behaviour
  • Monitor and measure environmental needs of animals
  • Report changes or concerns in animal behaviour to supervisors and veterinary team
  • Complete accurate and detailed checklists, electronic records, reports and other documents which provide veterinarians and supervisors with important information about animal health and welfare, ongoing treatments, changes, etc.
  • Propose, implement, and track appropriate behavioural training and enrichment for a variety of animals to encourage a range of natural species-specific behaviours and/or to meet specific husbandry goals for welfare improvement
  • Provide the highest standards of care for animals hosted at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo in accordance with established protocols and procedures under the guidance of Animal Care Supervisors and Animal Care Managers
  • Maintain approved organizational standards for exhibits and back of house areas through regular cleaning (shoveling, raking, hosing, sweeping, wiping, etc.) and disinfection as prescribed in protocols, participation in the pest management program, and the reporting of required facility and equipment maintenance or repair
  • Demonstrate established safe work practices
  • Participate in timely review of protocols and mandatory internal training
  • Identify maintenance needs for designated work area to Animal Care Specialists and Animal Care Supervisors
  • Provide talks, demonstrations, and experiences including, but not limited to, organizational and educational messaging as well as behind house tours and programs as directed
  • Under the direction and supervision of an experienced Animal Care Specialist or Animal Care Supervisor, assist with the execution of animal capture and restraint for veterinary procedures, shipments, transfers, or other complex procedures

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in biology, Zoology (or equivalent) or compensating experience
  • At least one (1) year experience in animal care required. Zoo animal care experience is considered an asset
  • Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's License required
  • Expected to have a superior knowledge in the care of zoological and wildlife species
  • Working knowledge of zoo terminology, awareness of animal welfare and conservation.
  • Zoological Information Management Software (ZIMS) knowledge is an asset
  • Adaptability to frequently changing priorities and deadlines
  • Prepared to follow instruction with a can-do attitude
  • Safety conscious
  • Ability to exhibit discretion working around confidential/sensitive situations
  • Ability to work independently and successfully in a team environment
  • Ability to work in a physically demanding environment

Working Conditions

  • Shift work which may be scheduled between 6:00am and 8:00pm, 7 days per week
  • Schedule may change at limited notice based on operational need
  • Call-ins are possible at any hours for emergency needs
  • Working in indoor and outdoor environments with various temperature conditions
  • Walking, sitting, crouching, standing, climbing, reaching are required
  • Pushing/pulling up to 45kg
  • Lifting up to 35kg

The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is an outdoor facility and all staff working at the zoo must be comfortable working in a large variety of outdoor conditions. The Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo follows the advice of Environment Canada when responding to temperature and air quality. Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo is a no smoking environment including vaping.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and vacation
  • Flexible benefits plan, including a health spending account
  • Monthly Cell phone allowance (Bring your own device program)
  • Discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise
  • Participation in the Staff Pass Benefit program
  • A fun, rewarding work environment and the opportunity to work in a park full of animals from around the world

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