Zookeeper

_**Who we are**:_
- Safari Niagara is a family-owned business celebrating over 20 years in operation. We are proud to be a significant part of a diverse and inclusive community. At our park, w_e promote education to all ages and abilities about wildlife conservation.
- **What we offer**:_

Full-time or Part-time Seasonal hours

Employee discounts, Season Membership

Mentorship, ongoing training opportunities for future career growth in our organization
- **The role**:_

Zookeepers are responsible for providing a high standard of day-to-day care for the animals and animal holdings in your assigned area.
- **Your responsibilities**:_

Displays and demonstrates knowledge of the basic biology, behaviors and husbandry of all taxon groups.

Cleans and maintains animal holdings, including the use of chemical agents and special tools to assure the health and safety of the animals.

Assists with animal acquisition, transport, and acclimation of all animals within collection and may accompany animals to and from other zoos.

Responsible for advanced husbandry and behavioral training of animals in the assigned area and creating detailed reports.

Research and develop animal enrichment plan to be implemented daily.

Ensure animal exhibits, food preparation, and storage areas are maintained daily, cleaned appropriately and disinfected according to policy

Ensure standards for the cleaning and disinfecting of all tools, tubs, work surfaces and machines are being followed according to policy
- **What you bring to the role**:_

Minimum four years of animal husbandry experience in a CAZA - accredited zoological park or equivalent

High School graduate or GED equivalency.

Must have completed post-secondary education in Sciences from a recognized college or university. (Examples include but not limited to Bachelor of Science in Biology, Animal Science, or Zoology or completed Zoo-Aquarium Technical Program).

Working knowledge and understanding of the CAZA and ZAA Code of Ethics, CAZA Standards for Accreditation and CAZA Population Management guidelines.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $15.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Stevensville, ON L0S 1S0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person