Animal Handler

Zoo To You is looking for a unique animal lover with an outgoing personality to join our Zoo Crew as an Animal Handler/Presenter for birthday parties, schools, daycares, and other live animal events.
- Be great with children.
- Be open and comfortable working with ALL of the animals listed on our website.

Additional hands-on training will be provided.

About the Position:

- Part-time weekends during the school year (September-April).
- Full-time (incuding weekends) during the busy season (May-August).
- Overtime pay (time and a half) for hours exceeding 44 per week.
- Work day will always start 15 minutes west of Lindsay before heading out to various locations within a 200 km radius.
- You’ll bring a variety of animals to schools, daycares, summer camps, birthday parties, retirement homes, and other interactive live events.
- Must be comfortable handling, interacting with, and presenting each animal, sharing fun and unique facts in an engaging way for both children and adults.
- Must be confident presenting to groups of up to 25 people (group sizes may increase as you gain experience).

This position is ideal for a college or university student, as hours are part-time weekends from September-April during the school year, and increase to full-time from May-August.

**Requirements**:

- Valid G-class driver’s license (G2 not accepted).
- Clean driving record (license must be shown at the interview; driver’s abstract will be verified before training).
- Able to pass a vulnerable sector background check.

Pay:

- Training hours: $17.60/hour (minimum wage starting Oct 1/25)
- Starting pay after training: $18.60/hour

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $18.60 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company car
- On-site parking

Application question(s):

- What month/year did you obtain your full G licence?
- Are you available to work both Saturdays and Sundays?

Licence/Certification:

- Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: In person