15 Oct
Toronto Wildlife Centre
North York
Job details
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Pay
- $18 an hour
Job type
- Full-time
Shift and schedule
- Weekends as needed
- Holidays
Location
North York, ON
Full job description
Status: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Currently located in Downsview Park (North York) with plans to move to the Rouge National Urban Park (Scarborough)
Start Date: November 1, 2024
Compensation: $18/hour commensurate with experience
Job Summary
Wildlife Rehabilitation Zone Leaders are involved in all aspects of the care of wild animals at Toronto Wildlife Centre – ranging from the basics of cleaning and prepping enclosures to preparing highly specialized diets, handling and restraining patients for various procedures,
hand feeding of weak, sick or orphaned wild patients, assisting with medical treatments, documenting care on charts, and assisting with the training of rehabilitation personnel. Zone Leaders are responsible for overseeing the personnel in their zone, coordinating the day and ensuring that animal care is performed in a timely and effective manner.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains a positive, professional, and safe working environment at all times.
- Trains, coordinates and supervises a diverse team of wildlife rehabilitation personnel, including staff, volunteers, interns and co-op students.
- Provides feedback to Senior Wildlife Rehabilitators regarding personnel in their zones.
- Provides daily care to wildlife patients, including but not limited to cleaning, weighing, nutritional, caging, enrichment and any other needs.
- Adheres to cleaning and feeding schedules and other schedules as they arise.
- Ensures satisfactory completion of all daily tasks.
- Administers prescribed treatments and medications according to schedules and policies.
- Maintains wildlife care charts.
- Monitoring inventory and assisting with ordering supplies accordingly
- Assists Senior Wildlife Rehabilitators in moving wildlife through the rehabilitation process in a timely and successful manner.
- Takes a leadership role in providing a professional working example at all times.
- Meets all other wildlife care needs as they arise.
- Handles wildlife in a manner that maximizes human and wildlife safety while minimizing stress to wildlife.
- Cleans and maintains facilities daily.
- Keep the Senior Wildlife Rehabilitators appraised of any concerns about patient health and safety.
Position Requirements :
- Previous experience working with wildlife preferred.
- Must be able and willing to work weekends and holidays.
- Pre-exposure Rabies vaccine with copy of current titre or a willingness to obtain vaccination highly preferred.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work well with a large and varied team.
- Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and protocols well.
- Must be skilled in organization and delegation and able to work effectively with a range of personalities.
- Able to work with minimal supervision.
Working Conditions
- Fast-paced office/hospital environment, with noise and the possibility of frequent interruptions.
- This position requires working near materials and animals that may trigger allergic reactions.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift, carry or otherwise move a minimum of 25 kilos (55 lbs.).
- Must be able to regularly stand, sit, walk, stoop, crouch, kneel, and twist.
We would like to thank you for your interest in this position. Unfortunately, due to the anticipated number of candidates only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit the following documents via email to [email protected] , with the subject line “Wildlife Rehabilitation Zone Leader”.
- A cover letter outlining your qualifications, interest in the role,
and why you believe you would be a good fit for Toronto Wildlife Centre.
- Your resume detailing your education, relevant work experience, and any other qualifications or skills pertinent to the role.
▶️ Wildlife Rehabilitation Zone Leader
🖊️ Toronto Wildlife Centre
📍 North York