Description
Are you interested in a career working with animals?
Looking for an entry level position to get started?
Join the animal care team at the Edmonton Valley Zoo's Urban Farm in this unique role.
As an Urban Farm Attendant, you will contribute to the daily operations of the Urban Farm through assisting Zookeepers in animal husbandry tasks and animating the farm's contact yard. 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:
- Demonstrate knowledge and passion for interpreting animal behavior, natural history, and learning about sustainability focused agriculture practices relating to urban communities and environments
- Monitor, guide, and supervise animal and public interactions in the Urban Farm Contact Yard while providing a safe and enjoyable experience for the guests
- Observe, learn, and demonstrate safe animal handling procedures relating to the use of animal ambassadors for education focused programming and public talks
- Animate the Urban Farm through fostering positive, professional interactions with visiting patrons, delivering educational experiences and moments while maintaining a high level of customer service including providing content and engagement for zoo special events and rentals
- Assist the Zookeepers in the performance of documented husbandry practices pertaining to the care and welfare of multiple species at a CAZA accredited institution
- Learn, 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
- 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
- Use multiple platforms such as Google and ZIMS (Zoo Information Management System) to create, maintain and update a variety of animal related records, emails, and documents
- Follow safety guidelines and standard operating procedures as required related to the daily care and management of a wide variety of species
- Perform other duties as required
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