zoo animal attendant @ City of Moncton / Ville de Moncton

GENERAL APPLICATION - CALL FOR INTEREST Utility 6 Zookeeper - Magnetic Hill Zoo and Magnetic Hill Park

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this general application is to generate a pool of candidates for potential future opportunities as a Utility 6 Zookeeper at the City of Moncton with the Magnetic Hill Zoo and Magnetic Hill Park department.

• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a minimum of 5 years of animal science education and relevant animal work experience (zookeeper/veterinary technician) combined.
• This may include;Completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from a recognized college or university plus an additional one (1) year relevant animal related work experience.
• Or, completed a two (2) years relevant post-secondary education in the field of animal sciences or veterinary technician/technology from a recognized college or university plus and an additional three (3) years relevant animal related work experience.
• Or completed a one (1) year relevant Zoo-Animal Technical Program from a recognized college or university plus an additional four (4) years of relevant animal related work experience.Or, five (5) or more years of exotic animal zookeeper work in a recognized zoo may be considered English essentialAbility to follow written instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to fill out reports.
• Ability to work with mobile technology.
• Ability to complete minor repairs.
• Must have general computer knowledge and be willing to learn and use other industry software such as ZIMS.Must have a good general knowledge of all emergency and safety procedures necessary to work with exotic and agricultural animals.
• Must have knowledge of and be competent in the operation of zoo equipment, to include but not limited to, capture equipment and transport equipment.

OTHERS

Have and maintain a valid Class 5 driver's license.

CONDITIONS OF WORK

• Must be willing to acquire a firearms license.
• The work will require supervision of work crews, providing advice and guidance to workers, and reporting job progress and details.
• Work requires physical effort and sufficient strength and stamina to do heavy manual labour outdoors in all types of weather.
• There may be exposure to several disagreeable conditions.
• Occasional Hazards would be considered as moderate.
• The incumbent requires a high level of attention to detail and could become stressful at times.
• The work requires direct interaction with the public in both official languages.
• If the successful candidate is not proficient in spoken French, they will be encouraged to work towards obtaining Level 2 spoken French, and they may be required, on occasion, to participate in language training provided by the employer.
• Hours of work shall be according to article 23.01 (B) Variable Shifts - Tourism and the employee will be required to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays.