Nature & Wildlife Conservation

Hiring: Educator/ Reptile Keeper
Organization: Scales Nature Park
Also hiring: Assistant Project Coordinator | Operations Coordinator | Operations Technician

Location: Scales Nature Park, Oro-Medonte, Ontario, position may involve travel throughout Ontario.
Accom.: Shared accommodations may be available on-site within the main building or in nearby staff housing at a subsidized rate.

• Duration: 4-6 months with extension possible depending on funding, position to be filled immediately
• Eligibility Requirement: Must be eligible for federal Youth Employment Strategy- up to 31 years of age
• Salary: $20/ hour, 35 hrs/week

Scales Nature Park works to conserve wild reptiles and amphibians through a variety of initiatives. These projects include the START (Saving Turtles At Risk Today) Project and the CARES Project (Conservation, Action, Research, and Education on Snakes) in Georgian Bay. scalesnaturepark.ca

Educator/ Reptile Keeper — Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Learn the subject material related to educational programs regarding reptiles, amphibians, and nature in general (inclusive of snakes, turtles, amphibians, and wetland programs)
• Perform outreach, on-site and online educational programs about reptiles and amphibians, and other topics, to a variety of audiences at venues throughout Ontario
• Assist with husbandry for a large collection of ~400 reptiles and amphibians including cleaning, feeding, enrichment and maintaining associated records
• Learn husbandry protocols, requirements and environmental conditions for many species
• Maintain biosecurity standards in accordance with Nature Centre protocols and procedures
• Learn and practice safe and appropriate handling methods. Monitor members of the public handling animals during public interactions
• Supervise volunteers who are assisting with educational programs and/or animal care tasks

• Assist Coordinators with communications to schedule and coordinate events
• Assist with facility development, habitat restoration and field research projects as time allows and as appropriate to the interests of the candidate
• Assist in creating interpretive signage, promotional posters, and other educational or marketing materials for programs and events.

Requirements:

• Strong oral communication skills (positions require speaking to the public, answering questions, and supervising animal handling)
• Experience presenting in front of large crowds of all ages
• Ability to work and thrive as part of a close-knit team in a live/work setting
• Positive attitude and willingness to help people face their fears is essential
• Valid G or G2 driver’s license and good driving record required

• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in a variety of settings
• Flexibility regarding scheduling is important, including evenings and weekends
• Comfortable working in varying conditions including heat, tight spaces, and humidity
• Comfortable working with reptiles and amphibians, and caring for insect colonies
• Able to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Valid First Aid certification an asset

Shared accommodations may be available on-site within the main building or in nearby staff housing at a subsidized rate.

To apply:

Please complete the Google Form found here: Application Questionnaire 2025. At the conclusion of the questionnaire, you will be prompted to upload a resume, cover letter, and references as a single PDF file, 4 pages or less. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

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