Sea Lion Trainer - Edmonton, Canada - West Edmonton Mall

West Edmonton Mall

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Primary Responsibilities:

Demonstrate extensive knowledge on the feeding and husbandry requirements for California Sea Lions
Demonstrate outstanding efficiency on maintaining, cleaning and disinfecting Sea Lion areas.
Show proficiency on the knowledge of Operant Conditioning Training techniques applied to Sea Lions
Training medical behaviors with the Sea Lions
Training and maintaining presentations and interactive behaviors with the Sea Lions.
Assisting in the developing and maintaining training programs to ensure industry guidelines and government regulations policy and procedures are adhered to.
Experience on public sea lion presentations ensuring exceptional customer service while delivering an educational and conservational message about the facility and animals.
Maintaining animal and animal care staff safety through health and safety policies and protocols for daytoday facility procedures.
Assisting with organizing and overseeing computer programs and record keeping
Training staff in nonvoluntary handling and behavior techniques (such as restraint, and unconditioned medical behaviors).
Assigning daily job tasks according to operational requirements.
Other responsibilities as required.

Desired Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of paid work experience in Animal Behavior Modification and Operant Conditioning applied to sea lions, with focus on husbandry, socialization, and interactive programs.
Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
Thorough familiarization with operation of a CAZA or AZA facility, including knowledge and understanding of modern animal husbandry techniques.
Previous experience with public speaking, customer service experience and effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office with the ability to easily learn different software programs.
Must be able to swim and rescue SCUBA diver level certification from an internationally recognized institution is desirable.

Terms of Employment:

This is a permanent, fulltime position that requires flexible availability for days, weekends, and holidays. The wage for this position is
$23.00 per hour.
Must be able to speak and write in English.
This position works in a busy mall environment primarily at attractions and in a classroom setting.
This individual is required to interact successfully with guests and children of all ages.
The position requires some city traveling to deliver educational courses.
Must be able to carry 50lb.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.