Animal Training Coordinator - Edmonton, Canada - West Edmonton Mall

West Edmonton Mall

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Primary Responsibilities:

Demonstrate extensive knowledge on the care, biology, physiology, and environmental requirements for the marine animals.
Understanding animal needs by monitoring health and nutrition and collecting samples.
Show confidence and experience managing different ages and stages with Sea lion social groups.
Training complex behaviors with the marine animals, including Sea Lions
Training staff in nonvoluntary handling and behavior techniques (such as restraint and transport).
Can be relied upon to coordinate, direct, and oversee the Sea Lion training team and able to direct and train staff to work with a diverse collection of animals.
Demonstrate outstanding efficiency in training, guiding, mentoring, and monitoring staff and animal training progress.
Participate in daily training and animal care activities as needed.
Maintain departmental record keeping system, including feeding, behavioral and medical observation, input of all relevant training and enrichment records.
Training and mentoring staff presentations ensuring exceptional customer service while delivering an educational and conservational message about the facility and animals.
Working alongside the Marine Life Education Supervisor to create efficient animal program schedules.
Assisting in the developing and maintaining training programs to ensure industry guidelines and government regulations policy and procedures are adhered to.
Assisting with planning, design, and construction of exhibits while maintaining the facilities through routine maintenance.
Assisting in managing the animal life support program including staff training for servicing life support systems, water chemistry, analysis of results, and making changes accordingly.
Maintaining animal and animal care staff safety through health and safety policies and protocols for daytoday facility procedures.
Maintains a clean and healthy environment for the animals, staff, and public.

Desired Qualifications:

years of paid work experience in Animal Behavior Modification and Operant Conditioning applied to Marine Mammals including Sea Lions, with focus on husbandry, socialization and interactive programs

Bachelor's degree in relevant biological field. Extensive experience in animal care may serve in lieu of a degree.
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.
Valid Class 5 Alberta driver's license preferred and able to provide a clear Driver's Abstract.
Rescue SCUBA diver level certification from an internationally recognized institution desirable.
Must be able to lift 50lbs repeatedly.
Must be able to swim.
Must be able to speak and write in English.

Terms of Employment:

This is a fulltime position that requires flexible availability Monday through Sunday including days, evenings, occasional night shift, weekends and holidays.
Must be able to pass a basic security clearance and provide a clear drivers abstract every year.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$28.85 per hour

Benefits: