Zoo Keeper Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 49514)

Description

The Edmonton Valley Zoo is looking for experienced Zookeepers to provide specialized care to multiple species within our collection through the performance of documented husbandry practices including routine exhibit maintenance, animal training, enrichment, diet preparation, behavioral observations and more. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, adaptable, motivated, self-starter who can problem-solve and work well on a team when, speaking frankly, it can be a real zoo around here!

Your success will be measured by your ability to achieve timely results in the context of a respectful, inclusive and service-minded style. With a focus on the City of Edmonton's Cultural Commitments to Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated and Excellent, you will:

• Be responsible for the performance of documented husbandry practices pertaining to the care and welfare of multiple species at a CAZA accredited institution  
• Deliver, implement and participate in positive animal management strategies for a variety of species using positive reinforcement based operant conditioning techniques and a natural behavior focused multifaceted enrichment program
• Be responsible for creating and maintaining taxon appropriate naturalized, complex exhibit spaces through providing appropriate habitats; maintaining required environmental parameters, exhibit cleanliness, routine maintenance, and facilitating the integrity and organization of site storage and keeper areas
• Conduct behavioral observations using ethograms as required to monitor and observe the animal collection for species specific natural behaviors
• Work collaboratively with the vet services team to support the health and welfare of each animal on site through daily physical observations, documented reporting processes, quality of life assessments, administering medications, injections and minor treatments as directed; and participate in medical procedures as required
• Directly participate in the conservation of endangered species in a variety of successful ex-situ management programs including various species population recovery and breeding programs
• Follow safe food handling procedures while preparing nutritionally balanced species appropriate diets according to veterinary directed guidelines including ingredients, weighted amounts, presentation, consumption monitoring, and scheduled delivery methods
• Research, document and write various species focused care plans for ensuring necessary planning, communication and implementation of modern, industry wide best care practices
• Present and lead informative interpretive talks and tours to visitors and media, delivering conservation education focused information while maintaining a high level of customer service including providing content and engagement for zoo special events and rentals
• Use multiple platforms such as Google and ZIMS to create, maintain and update a variety of animal related records, emails, and documents
• Collaborate with the Zoo's sitekeeping team providing minor site maintenance, groundskeeping, and horticultural tasks supporting animal habitats and displays
• Follow safety guidelines and standard operating procedures as required related to the daily care and management of dangerous animals
• Perform other related duties as required