Animal Educator and Care Attendant

2 weeks ago

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Urban Safari Rescue Society Full time

We are looking for people who relate well with kids and adults are passionate about education and exotic animals to be public presenters in our outreach program.

Duties:

  • To help teach our out reach program - going to schools, daycares, private homes, festivals, libraries with 10 animals
  • To to able to speak to groups ranging from 10 to 200 people with confidence
  • To care for and manage animals in your care
  • To encourage a child's natural curiosity about animals and the natural world
  • To interact with the public and children of all ages in a positive way while presenting information
  • To work with animals of all kinds from spiders to small mammals, including lizards and snakes cleaning enclosures, feeding, grooming and stimulating animals
  • Follow instruction and guidance from supervisors
  • To drive company vehicles to locations around the Lower Mainland

Requirements:

Experience working with children in a classroom setting or day camp

Have a passion for teaching and a passion for animals

Must be able to pass a criminal records check and have a clean driving record

Must have a class 5 drivers license

Have knowledge of exotic animals - to be comfortable handling spiders, snakes, lizards etc. ( we will train you )

Have knowledge of biology and conservation concepts

Be able to teach those concepts to children and adults ( we will train you )

Have excellent public speaking skills - you will potentially be speaking to groups of 10 to 200 people in our outreach program. ( don't worry, we will train you )

  • Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Have genuine concern for the welfare of animals
  • Previous animal experience is helpful
  • Public speaking skills
  • High School graduate OR two years related experience
  • Positive interpersonal skills are required
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs

  • Valid class 5 driver's license

  • a base knowledge and comfortable with exotic animals ( insects - arachnids - amphibians - reptiles - mammals )

  • has some formal education in biology, zoology, vet. assistant etc., or retired teacher is helpful

  • have an eye for detail

  • team player

  • positive and welcoming attitude - enjoys working with children

  • flexible and able to adapt to change

  • is available on weekends and week days

  • extensive training provided

This is a unique position for a unique person. Only those with the above qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.00-$20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress

Work Location: In person

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