Calgary Zoo,Zookeeper 1 Jobs in Canada

Organization: Calgary Zoo

Job
Type:

Full-time

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Deadline: Apr 24, 2015

Website: http://calgaryzoo.com

Organization Description:
Job Description:

The Calgary
Zoological Society employs a limited number of City of Calgarystaff for certain
positions.  There is currently an opening with the City of Calgary for a
full time position at the Zoo as:

Zookeeper 1

Basic Job
Information

Posting Title:
Zookeeper 1 (Animal Care)

Business
Unit/Section: Civic Partners/Calgary Zoo

Location: 1300 Zoo
Road N.E.

Union/Position: CUPE
Local 37/

Compensation:
Zookeeper 1 (Animal Care) $27.70 – 29.16 – 30.70 per hour (2015 rates)

Hours of Work:
Shifts may vary based on operational need. Weekend and evening work is required

Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Curator for the area, and receiving direction from the Lead
Keeper and other zookeepers, this position is responsible for the general day
to day care of specimens, displays and holdings, as well as answering questions
from the general public. Primary duties also include:

  • Prepare
    and allocate feed and general day-to-day care of specimens in the section.
  • Provide
    appropriate behavioural enrichment of specimens, clean and repair cages or
    displays, study and observe specimens for signs of illness or injury.
  • Answer
    questions from the general public, deliver keeper talks and help with
    other public interaction.
  • Participate
    in animal restraint and capture
  • Help in
    the treatment and care of sick or injured animals.
  • Participate
    in pest management.
  • Complete
    and maintain a variety of records and reports.
  • Identify
    the need for repairs or replacement of facilities and equipment.
  • Observe
    the collection for signs of illness, indifference or injury and report the
    problem to appropriate staff (Lead Keeper or Curator).
  • Guide
    work of animal care volunteers
  • Participate
    in animal training where approved, under the guidance of Lead keepers and
    Curators
  • Perform
    related routine animal care and other general duties as assigned.
  • Working
    Conditions: Work is performed in both outdoor and indoor environments. In
    addition, the work is physically demanding and may involve heavy
    lifting. 
Qualifications:

Qualifications: The
successful applicant must possess a High School diploma or equivalency (e.g.
GED). In addition, applicant(s) must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence
(or provincial equivalent) with no more than six demerits, no current
suspensions or charges pending. The ability to obtain a City of Calgary
operator’s permit is also required. The successful applicant must meet this
position’s medical standard including required vaccinations and negative
tuberculosis (TB) exposure with regular monitoring. A demonstrated interest in
and knowledge of mammals, birds and other animals is required. Past experience
in zoos or aquariums will be considered an asset. In addition, post secondary
education in animal husbandry or a related field will be viewed as an asset.

Success in this position
requires strong customer service skills and ability to use team work skills to
effectively work with a diverse team. Applicants must be able and willing to
work shifts, weekends and holidays and may be required to work in any animal
care area of the zoo.

Notes:

Successful
applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Only education obtained from
an accredited institution will be recognized as meeting the minimum
qualifications. More than one position may be filled from this competition.
Applicants may be contacted, interviewed and hired throughout the duration of
this competition. Only those individuals selected for interviews will be
contacted

Apply To:

Please apply online
through the City of Calgary at www.calgary.ca/careers 
or send your resume, along with a covering letter, in confidence to the Calgary
Zoo by April 24, 2015.

Please quote the
position title in the subject line.

Human Resources
Calgary Zoo
1300 Zoo Rd NE
Calgary, Alberta
T2E 7V6
Email: hr@calgaryzoo.com

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