Marine Mammal Training Specialist

1 month ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada West Edmonton Mall Full time

Job Summary:

The Marine Mammal Training Specialist will be responsible for assisting in the administration and efficient operation of the animal department through the development of animal training programs, courses, training, and enrichment. This role requires an experienced Marine mammal and sea lion trainer who is proficient and confident in assisting supervisors and managers in problem-solving, managing complex animal behaviors, staff mentoring, operational changes, nutritional changes, and has excellent communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate extensive knowledge on the care, biology, physiology, and environmental requirements for Marine Mammals specifically Sea Lions.
  • Coordinate, direct, and oversee the Sea Lion training and operation.
  • Demonstrate outstanding efficiency on training, guiding, mentoring, and overseeing junior staff.
  • Show extensive proficiency on the knowledge of Operant Conditioning Training techniques applied to Marine Mammals, specifically sea lions.
  • Show confidence and experience managing different ages and stages with Sea lion social groups.
  • Train complex behaviors with the marine animals, including Sea Lions.
  • Work alongside the Marine Life Education Supervisor to create efficient animal program schedules.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining training programs to ensure industry guidelines and government regulations policy and procedures are adhered to.
  • Assist with planning, design, and construction of exhibits while maintaining the facilities through routine maintenance.
  • Assist in managing the animal life support program including staff training for servicing life support systems, water chemistry, analysis of results, and making changes accordingly.
  • Train and mentor staff presentations ensuring exceptional customer service while delivering an educational and conservational message about the facility and animals.
  • Maintain animal and animal care staff safety through health and safety policies and protocols for day-to-day facility procedures.
  • Assist with organizing and overseeing computer programs and record keeping.
  • Train staff in non-voluntary handling and behavior techniques (such as restraint, and unconditioned medical behaviors).
  • Train and mentor staff to work with a diverse collection of animals for mall-walks, exhibit cleans, feeding schedules, reptile, and spineless wonders outreaches.
  • Assign daily job tasks according to operational requirements.
  • Understand animal needs by monitoring health and collecting samples.
  • Assist in managing and performing a comprehensive nutritional program.
  • Maintain departmental record keeping system, including feeding, behavioral, and medical observations.
  • Develop and maintain animal training progress records and animal enrichment records.
  • Assist with the computer input of all relevant training records.
  • Help to plan and is responsible for implementing the animal training program.
  • Must be able to direct and train staff to work with a diverse collection of animals.
  • Supervise staff interactions and assure consistency in technique and application of operant conditioning principles with emphasis on positive reinforcement.
  • Monitor staff and animal training progress and participate in daily training and animal care activities as needed.
  • Maintain a clean and healthy environment for the animals, staff, and public.
  • Other responsibilities as required.

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