Support Zookeeper

**We are looking for an entry level animal care employee who demonstrates a desire to grow long term.**

**Characteristics**
- **Commitment to Learning**: A desire to learn and grow long term.
- **Empathy and Kindness**: Consistently displays empathy, kindness and a caring attitude towards all animals, colleagues, and visitors.
- **Innovative Mindset**: Likes to bring forth new ideas for the betterment of the position, staff, animals, and the visitor experience.

**Responsibilities**
- Prepare diets for the collection according to predetermined meal plans.
- Aid chosen zookeepers with daily husbandries in various areas of the zoo’s animal collection to include but not limited to cleaning, weeding, raking and/or repairs.
- Work according to policy and wear proper attire at the start of every shift.
- Be open and accept any additional changes and protocols associated with your area of work.
- Aid the keepers in creating and implementing enrichment.
- Able to lift 25kgs repetitively.
- Able to stand for long periods of time.
- Able to walk long distances.

**Safari Niagara Service Philosophy**
- The employee will report directly to the Animal Care Manager.
- Guest Service Excellence is expected from all positions in the Safari Niagara family. This includes a great attitude, proper uniform and pleasant demeanor. Professional representation, anticipating guest personal needs and offering assistance at all times.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $17.20 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 32 per week

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person