Wildlife / Nature Interpreter Jobs

Summer job: Wildlife Interpreter
Type: summer jobs / age 30 & under
Organization: Speaking of Wildlife
Location: Severn (Orillia), Ontario

This position is full-time, seasonal from late May to end of August 2025.

The Wildlife interpreter will be responsible, alongside other staff members, for the delivery of interactive wildlife presentations and displays to a variety of audiences of varying sizes and demographics through a variety of formats (in-person and/or virtual programs, live and/or pre-recorded).

The goal of these programs is to increase environmental awareness and stewardship as well as foster an appreciation and respect for our natural surroundings and the animals that we share them with.

The position involves working as part of a team, handling non-releasable animal residents in a safe and comfortable manner, researching native Ontario Wildlife species, developing program ideas and materials, delivering engaging and entertaining environmental educational programs (communication/public speaking), and ensuring the safety and well-being of both the animals and public at all times. Additional tasks may include cleaning and maintaining the animal's enclosures and traveling kennels, regular centre maintenance, animal care and husbandry as well as other related tasks, as required.

In addition to the above, all staff will aid in local wildlife rescue efforts by answering calls regarding wildlife in distress, providing advice and assistance and/or by participating in the safe capture, triage and transport of animals to licensed wildlife rehabilitation centres.

Staff will be provided all necessary training and information regarding tasks, rescue efforts and/or program delivery but will be responsible for managing their time with respect to task completion.

This position has been approved by Canada Summer Jobs and as such, summer candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;
• be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment;
• and have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

Speaking of Wildlife is located in the Township of Severn (no public transit), near Orillia, Ontario. This centre is where our wildlife ambassadors reside and is our home-base. Every work day will start and end at the centre but our outreach programs could take us anywhere throughout the province in the hours between (company van). As such, a valid G license and driver's abstract are required.

To Apply:

Please send sover letter and resume, by email, to info@speakingofwildlife.ca

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