Supervisor Wildlife Care

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 connecting people, animals, and conservation science to fight extinction. Your Toronto Zoo makes animal well-being a priority in all operations and shows respect for all wildlife.

**Basic Function**: Reporting to the Wildlife Care Manager, this position is responsible for directing, scheduling, supervising, training, evaluating, and disciplining Wildlife Care staff as well assisting in their selection. Responsible for the care and well being of animals in his/her section and the overall upkeep of exhibits and containments. This position will assist and provide support in implementing the approved Strategic Plan.

**Responsibilities**
- Interviews, selects, trains, motivates, supervises, and directs, evaluates, schedules and disciplines assigned staff.
- Inspects exhibits, containments, and keeper work areas to ensure proper standards are maintained.
- Ensures compliance with policies, procedures, and instructions.
- Reports on safety hazards and recommends appropriate action.
- Responsible for ensuring the good public image of zoogeographic area of responsibility. This includes the physical integrity of the area, initiating and follow-up on work orders for maintenance, horticulture and graphics as required.
- Liaises with Wildlife Health, Nutrition, Lead Keepers, and other staff on matters pertaining to animal health and welfare.
- Prepares daily briefing for animal care staff.
- Ensures that accurate taxonomical records are maintained and makes recommendations to curatorial staff regarding breeding, acquisition, and disposition of Zoo animals.
- Facilitates tours, outreach activities and media events in area.
- Initiates and carries out projects of interest in collaboration with other Wildlife Care staff.
- Develops area budget in co-operation with the Wildlife Care Manager, research product information and initiates purchase as required.
- Facilitates and co-ordinates approved public relations and marketing needs on issues pertaining to the Branch.
- Participates in the project planning process and ensures staff involvement in review of plans and exhibit design.
- Ensures compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS legislation and the Toronto Zoo Safety Policy; ensuring all employees work in a safe manner, with the appropriate protective equipment, and that all accidents and hazards within his/her area of responsibility are promptly investigated and corrective action taken.
- Provides overnight coverage for the animal collection on a rotating on-call basis.
- Assists guests on-site as required and ensures excellent customer service is provided by Zoo staff.
- Other related duties as requested by Manager.

**Qualifications**
- Experience in a unionized environment is preferred.
- Must possess effective interpersonal and oral and written communication skills.
- Must be capable of producing comprehensive, accurate reports of a complex nature.
- Must possess an extensive knowledge of animal husbandry procedures.
- Must be able to demonstrate excellent animal training skills, using Operant Conditioning, with a variety of species.
- Must have experience in teaching staff to be effective trainers.
- Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the principles of a behavioural husbandry program and proven capability of structuring one within a zoological institution.
- Must demonstrate an understanding of AZA/CAZA requirements for Managing Enrichment & Training programs within an accredited institution.
- Must be able to deal with staff and public in a courteous, efficient manner.
- Must have basis knowledge of budget preparation and administration.
- Capable of meeting the physical demands of the position.
- Must have a working knowledge of Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act, WHMIS legislation, and Toronto Zoo Safety Policy.
- Must have a demonstrated ability to lead and supervise.
- The Toronto Zoo values the importance of inclusive recruitment practices and strives to create a workplace that reflects and celebrates the rich diversity of our city. Please let us know if you require specificaccommodations to be in place before you begin the interview process._
- Personal information gathered as a result of this posting is collected under the authority of the City of Toronto Act and By-law No. 5-1998 and will be used to determine eligibility for this job posting. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to: Ms. S. Findlay-Thompson, Manager, Human Resources (416) 392-5925._

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

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee