Calgary Zoo ,Zookeeper 1 – On Call Jobs in Canada

Organization: Calgary Zoo

Job
Type:
Contract/Project/Temporary

Location: Calgary, Alberta

, 2015

Deadline: Apr 24, 2015

Website: http://calgaryzoo.com

The Calgary
Zoological Society employs a limited number of City of Calgary staff for
certain positions.  There is currently an opening with the City of Calgary
for an on-call position at the Zoo as:  Zookeeper 1 (on-call)

Basic Job
Information

Posting Title:
Zookeeper 1 (Animal Care) On-Call

Business
Unit/Section: Civic Partners/Calgary Zoo

Location: 1300 Zoo
Road N.E.

Union/Position: CUPE
Local 37/On-Call

Compensation:
Zookeeper 1 (Animal Care) On-Call $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:

• 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: 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.

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