Research and Compliance Clerk

Looking for a career with a dynamic organization that is committed to protecting wildlife? We are interested in dedicated individuals who are positive, enthusiastic and passionate about wildlife conservation and protecting our planet.

Our Toronto Zoo is a mission-based, research, not-for-profit organization whose mission is connecting people, animals and conservation science to fight extinction.

Our Toronto Zoo serves more than 1.2 million guests each year on over 500 acres and the foundation of all of our work is based on four cares:

- We care about our animals
- We care about our team
- We care about our guests
- We care about our community

We strive to have this caring culture grounded in the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. We commit to collaborating with our teams, guests and community to reflect and celebrate the rich diversity of Toronto and Canada.

As a world class accredited zoo and part of the global conservation community we work with the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and collaborate with governmental agencies, conservation and science non-governmental organizations and corporate and academic partners to share our knowledge and learn from each other to enhance our collective impact.

We are currently embarking on our new Master Plan and creation of a Community Conservation Campus. As one of the GTA’s Top Employers, we are seeking an experienced **Research and Compliance Clerk** to join our Wildlife Science team.

**Basic Function**: Reporting to the Research & Compliance Officer, this position provides assistance to the Research & Compliance Office within the Conservation Science Division and assists with core research operations and regulatory compliance activities. This position is also responsible for assisting and providing support in implementing the Conservation Science Plan and Strategic Plan.

**Responsibilities**:

- Assists the Research & Compliance Officer with correspondence, memos, and reports, filing research documentation, special events and programs, as well as organizing and taking minutes at meetings.
- Performs editing and research duties as required, including data entry.
- Performs, but is not restricted to, the following research and compliance responsibilities:

- Coordinates the AZA’s Annual Report on Conservation Science (ARCS).
- Maintains specimen/biomaterials, data, animal behavioural observation, and researcher pass requests submitted to the Research & Compliance office.
- Coordinates scientific and/or pedagogical peer reviews and tracks animal user training.
- Assists with the ongoing Science Literacy campaign for the Animal Care & Use program, and ethics in research and compliance, and general science communication.
- Assists with conservation and science projects.
- Performs other divisional office duties as required.
- Reports to the supervisor the absence of or any defect in any equipment or protective device that they are aware of, and which may endanger themselves or another staff member.
- Reports to supervisor any contravention of the Ontario Health & Safety Act.
- Ensures all accidents and hazards are reported to supervisor immediately.
- Work in a safe manner at all times in compliance with Health & Safety, WHMIS and Toronto Zoo policies and procedures.
- Follows all branch instructions.
- Attends appropriate training courses as required.
- Other related duties as requested by the Manager.

**Qualifications**:

- Completion of secondary school education along with the completion of a post-secondary program with a focus on biology or related science.
- Minimum three (3) years of related experience.
- Must possess a thorough knowledge of accreditation standards and requirements for animal-based research.
- Must be proficient in business English and spelling.
- Must be able to prepare letters, reports, charts, and manuscripts.
- Must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Must possess exceptional typing, computer skills, including the use of computerized programs, including Microsoft Office, SharePoint, OneDrive, and E-mail.
- Must have knowledge of medical and biological terminology.
- Must have working knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Information Systems (WHMIS) legislation, Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and Toronto Zoo Safety Policy.
- **While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.**_
- The Toronto Zoo provides accommodation for employees with disabilities, as defined under the Ontario Human Rights Code. If contacted for an interview, and you require specific accommodation for the interview process because of a disability or a medical need, then please advise the person contacting you of your requirements, so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place before you begin the interview process._
- **Please be advised the Toronto Zoo req