Job ID: 44470

Job Category: Animal Care & Control

Division & Section: Parks, Forestry & Recreation, PFR Parks

Work Location: High Park Yard - 1 Greenhouse Road, Toronto

Job Type & Duration: Seasonal, Full-Time (approximately 24 weeks)

Hourly Rate: $34.85

Hours & Shift Information: Thursday - Monday, 6:30am-2:30pm, 40 hours per week

Affiliation: L416 Outside

Number of Positions Open: TBD

Posting Period: 06-FEB-2024 to 28-FEB-2024

Job Summary:

To provide daily care and monitors the health of animals at the High Park Animal Display. To monitor inventory of feed and other supplies.

Machines and Equipment Used:

Truck with or without trailer, utility vehicles, string trimmer, handheld blower, snow blower, animal restraints, medical equipment, city vehicle, office equipment.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provides daily care of animals including feeding, watering, grooming, cleaning, etc.
• Monitors inventory of feed and other supplies and informs Supervisor or admin staff of quantities required.
• Researches, creates and implements activities for the enrichment of the animals such as training and diet.
• Maintains good sanitary living conditions for animals.
• Observes and reports illness or injury. Treats minor injuries and/or assists veterinarian in administering health care. Escalates issues to the Veterinarian as required. Liaises with outside agencies regarding animal health.
• Administers medications for animals under the direction of the Veterinarian. Determines dosage/calculation based on established guidelines.
• Tracks and monitors vaccination and testing schedules maintained in house.
• Maintains animal records such as health, age, sex, and lineage. Arranges for selective breeding based on established practices and standard operating procedures.
• Performs emergency interventions, as required.
• Determines animal acquisition and departure schedule and informs the Supervisor. Arranges for animal transfers.
• Transports animals in animal trailer outside of High Park/city as required.
• Moves animals from one enclosure/shelter to another as necessary.
• Captures and contains wild non-zoo animals both injured and sick at the Zoo. Coordinates with animal services for public safety.
• Observes the need and arranges for specialty grooming of animals as needed.
• Provides overview of required duties to seasonal staff as required.
• Provides training to volunteers on the safe handling of small animals.
• May provide direction to contractors and labourer(s).
• Responds to inquiries from public. Attends and participates in meetings related to future zoo improvements. Participates in media interviews related to zoo animals and activities as required
• Arranges for cremation of deceased animals with crematorium staff.
• Organizes and hosts special events, tours and programs at the Zoo. Coordinates volunteer activities.
• Maintains grounds and equipment and makes minor repairs when necessary.

• Completes reports (e.g., Driver’s Collision/Incident Report) related to assigned duties and responsibilities and documents in log book activities related to animal husbandry.

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Considerable experience in large and small animal care.
2. Considerable experience in handling a variety of large and small animals.
3. Experience in maintaining sanitary living conditions for animals.
4. Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and must qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements.

You must also have:

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with the volunteers, visitors, and other staff.
• Ability to work in varying climatic conditions.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekdays and weekends.
• Ability to deal courteously with the public.
• Must be available to work various shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays. Must be physically capable of performing required duties.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Accommodation

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