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zoological technologist
Posted on September 06, 2024 by Employer details Vancouver Aquarium Ltd.
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Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Hot. In/on water. Odours. Wet/damp. Work setting: Willing to relocate. Aquarium. Tasks: Assist in conducting biological tests and laboratory analyses. Analyze data and prepare reports. Conduct environmental monitoring and compliance activities for the protection of wildlife and other natural resources. Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery. Ensure that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations. Develop storyline and theme of displays and exhibitions. Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures. Assist in the selection, evaluation and professional development of personnel. Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures. Ensure that proper procedures are followed in the use of computerized document management systems. Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers. Handling animals. Interpret scripts. Collect samples from animals. Technical experience: Animal care and field studies work. Fresh water ecosystem. Marine ecosystem. Plant breeding. Area of work experience: Basic research. Data analysis and interpretation. Education or teaching. Government regulations control. Area of specialization: Biology. Zoology. Aquaculture. Marine biology. Exotic animals. Animal specialization: Tropical fish. Small wild animals (zoo). Reptiles. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Public transportation is available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Standing for extended periods. Personal suitability: Accurate. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Judgement. Screening questions: Are you willing to relocate for this position?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Experience: 5 years or more. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Bonus. Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits. Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA). Other benefits: On-site amenities. On-site recreation and activities. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Travel insurance. Wellness program.- Location845 Avison WayVancouver, BCV6G 3E2
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$55.00 to $75.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Flexible Hours
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3072115
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
5 years or more
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Hot
- In/on water
- Odours
- Wet/damp
Work setting
- Willing to relocate
- Aquarium
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Assist in conducting biological tests and laboratory analyses
- Analyze data and prepare reports
- Conduct environmental monitoring and compliance activities for the protection of wildlife and other natural resources
- Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
- Ensure that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations
- Develop storyline and theme of displays and exhibitions
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
- Assist in the selection, evaluation and professional development of personnel
- Assist in development of standards, health and safety measures
- Ensure that proper procedures are followed in the use of computerized document management systems
- Supervise animal health technologists and animal care workers
- Handling animals
- Interpret scripts
- Collect samples from animals
Experience and specialization
Technical experience
- Animal care and field studies work
- Fresh water ecosystem
- Marine ecosystem
- Plant breeding
Area of work experience
- Basic research
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Education or teaching
- Government regulations control
Area of specialization
- Biology
- Zoology
- Aquaculture
- Marine biology
- Exotic animals
Animal specialization
- Tropical fish
- Small wild animals (zoo)
- Reptiles
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Repetitive tasks
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Standing for extended periods
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Life insurance
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
- Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)
Other benefits
- On-site amenities
- On-site recreation and activities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Travel insurance
- Wellness program
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.
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