Wildlife Park Attendant (Maintenance) (Hiring Pool)
About The Position
This posting will be used to establish a Hiring Pool for Seasonal, Temporary and Casual employment opportunities. The Department of Natural Resources is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, parks and wildlife resources, and the administration of the province's Crown land. The Shubenacadie Wildlife Park is one of Nova Scotia’s top tourist destinations. Wildlife Park Attendants (Maintenance) are primarily maintainers who take pride in maintaining the facility’s infrastructure of walkways, trails, waterways, animal enclosures and buildings with associated electrical, plumbing and sewer systems. They also perform tasks such as mowing, whipper snipping, painting, carpentry, fencing, snow clearing, keeping the facility clean and safe by performing janitorial duties such as cleaning washrooms and garbage collection, and assisting park visitors by answering questions and providing park related information. Secondary duties may include assisting the animal care team with feeding and caring for the captive wildlife, preparing diets, cleaning and disinfecting animal enclosures and their pools, conducting routine health checks, and any other tasks that may be required. From this hiring pool there is one seasonal (summer season) and one casual (winter season) position available.
Requirements
- Completed high school or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Above average knowledge of carpentry, systems maintenance and be familiar with the roles of the trades
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Team player
- Willingness to work in adverse weather conditions
- Good physical health, including the ability to perform heavy lifting (at least 25 kg) regularly and frequently
- Ability to climb, crouch, walk, stand, shovel, rake, and perform general labour to meet the physical demands of the position
- Good working knowledge of computers, especially email and data-entry
- A valid Nova Scotia Class 5 driver’s license (or equivalent)
- Criminal background check
Nice To Haves
- One year or more of carpentry experience
- Previous experience as maintainer at a zoo, wildlife park or similar
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, WHMIS
- Knowledge of indigenous wildlife, habitat, and environmental issues
- Basic First Aid/CPR Certificate or better
Responsibilities
- Maintaining the facility’s infrastructure of walkways, trails, waterways, animal enclosures and buildings with associated electrical, plumbing and sewer systems
- Mowing, whipper snipping, painting, carpentry, fencing, snow clearing, etc
- Keeping the facility clean and safe by performing janitorial duties such as cleaning washrooms and garbage collection
- Assisting park visitors by answering questions and providing park related information
- Assisting the animal care team with feeding and caring for the captive wildlife
- Preparing diets
- Cleaning and disinfecting animal enclosures and their pools
- Conducting routine health checks
Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Health
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- General illness
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Vacation
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Career development
- Career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training
- Engaging workplace
- Countless career paths
- A Dynamic, client-focused office environment where service excellence and teamwork are our focus
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
