Full Time Zookeeper

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Fulltime Zookeeper Position
Colasanti’s Tropical Gardens is an indoor/outdoor facility with over 25 habitats, ranging from exotic birds, farm animals to reptiles and amphibians. Most of our animals have been donated to our facility.
Our animal department is open year-round, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• We are looking for a team member who thrives in a team environment
• Strong communication skills, including both written and verbal
• Strong organizational, multitasking and problem-solving skills
• Experience preparing animal diets and meals
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience working in inclement weather conditions
• Previous experience working with animals is required
• Managerial or supervisory experience is an asset, not required

Some tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Preparing animal diets, vitamins and supplements
• Feeding animals.
• Safety inspection of animal habitats and public animal areas.
• Monitoring animal behavior, including animal eating habits and droppings for signs of illness and/or injury.
• Recommendations for animal husbandry, habitat and enclosure improvements, enrichment protocols, handling and caring.
• Maintaining animal records.
• Assisting with animal habitat and department repairs, inspections and reports.
• General tidiness, cleaning, disinfecting.
• May assist with veterinary routines and petting farm inspections.
• Some tasks include heavy lifting, bending and repetitive movements.
• Greeting guests and assisting them with questions.
• Hosting animal meet and greets and school group visits
• Participating in family friendly, group and educational events

Shifts: A normal schedule would include 4 weekday shifts per week and a rotation of every other weekend.
Hours are available between 8am-5pm, shift times may vary.
Shifts will be scheduled on holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $17.00-$19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay
• Tips

Work Location: In person