Experienced Animal Ambassador

1 week ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Mystik Cafe Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

About Mystik Café

Mystik Café is Toronto's first immersive reptile and ocean-inspired café — a one-of-a-kind space in Kensington Market that blends specialty café culture with live reptile encounters. We're dedicated to education, animal welfare, and creating a calm, sensory-rich environment for both our guests and our animals.

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced reptile keeper or animal handler who can confidently care for and educate guests about our collection of reptiles and amphibians.

As a Mystik Animal Ambassador, you'll help maintain our animals' health and habitats, lead guest encounters, and ensure that every experience aligns with our standards of safety, compassion, and education.

Key Responsibilities

  • Handle and care for reptiles and amphibians — including daily feeding, misting, lighting, and temperature monitoring.
  • Maintain terrarium hygiene and ensure enclosures meet species-specific needs.
  • Monitor animal behavior and report health or stress concerns promptly.
  • Engage guests in small-group interactions and educational talks.
  • Oversee safe, supervised guest handling sessions (where permitted).
  • Uphold Mystik Café's standards of animal welfare and guest experience.

Who You Are

  • Experienced: You have at least 1–2 years of reptile husbandry experience (in a zoo, pet shop, rescue, or private collection).
  • Knowledgeable: You understand heating, humidity, lighting, feeding, and enrichment for species such as snakes, lizards, geckos, and amphibians.
  • Calm & Professional: You handle animals confidently and speak clearly when educating guests.
  • Detail-Oriented: You notice subtle behavioral or environmental changes and act proactively.
  • Compassionate: You care deeply about reptile welfare and approach each interaction with respect.

Preferred Backgrounds

  • Previous work in reptile rescues, exotic pet stores, zoological facilities, or educational outreach programs.
  • Knowledge of Canadian regulations on exotic animals (a plus).
  • Ability to assist with enclosure design and species enrichment ideas.

Why Work With Us

  • Join a passionate team redefining animal education in Toronto.
  • Work in a beautiful, design-forward environment surrounded by reptiles and creative people.
  • Gain exposure to animal husbandry, guest engagement, and sustainable business practices.
  • Opportunities to grow with Mystik as we expand our programs and events.

How to Apply

Apply directly through Indeed with your resume and a short note answering:

1 What reptiles or amphibians have you personally cared for?

2 How many years of experience do you have?

3 Are you comfortable handling animals in public settings?

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.60-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food
  • On-site parking
  • Store discount

Work Location: In person

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