Summer jobs, Student jobs

Scales Nature Park is hiring for a variety of summer jobs. Our education department includes on-site field trips, outreach programming, and our nature-based Reptile Day Camp. Visit our jobs page to read full job descriptions and apply via our online form. We will review applications on a rolling basis until positions are filled.

• Position: Reptile Educator/Keepers and Reptile Day Camp Leaders
• Organization: Scales Nature Park
• Location: Scales Nature Park, some positions may involve travel throughout Ontario.
• Accommodations (shared) may be available on-site or at a field site (quad or double bunk room).

• Duration: Varies with position, minimum 8 weeks with extension up to one year internship possible. Most positions will start in early May.
• Eligibility Requirement: Must be eligible for federal Youth Employment Strategy- up to 31 years of age
• Salary: Varies depending on the position and funding. At or slightly above minimum wage.

Duties will vary with the nature of each position, but will include:

• 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
• Provide guided tours of the nature centre for families and other visitors
• Assist with the husbandry of a large live collection of reptiles and amphibians, consisting of approximately 250 individuals of 70+ species, including more Canadian species than any other facility in Canada plus various exotic species
• Learn husbandry protocols, requirements and environmental conditions for many species
• Learn and practice safe and appropriate handling methods. Monitor members of the public handling animals during educational events

• Clean and sterilize animal enclosures and furnishings as required. Assist with enclosure modification and animal enrichment
• Feed various reptiles and amphibians, or assist with feeding, based on the needs of each species
• Supervise volunteers who are assisting with educational programs and/or animal care tasks
• Monitor the reptile hotline, answer calls/texts, assess reports and assign teams to respond, record data
• Assist the Education Coordinator with communications to schedule and coordinate outreach events
• Assist with facility development, habitat restoration and field research projects as time allows and as appropriate to the interests of the candidate

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
• Positive attitude and willingness to help people face their fears is essential
• Valid G or G2 driver’s license and good driving record required

• Flexibility regarding scheduling is important
• Comfortable working in varying conditions including heat, tight spaces, and humidity
• Comfortable working with animals, including potential animal bites, dispatching feeder animals, caring for insect colonies, and coming into direct contact with animal bodily fluids
• Able to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
• Valid First Aid certification an asset

Accommodations (shared) may be available on-site (quad or double bunk room). Candidates should enjoy working both indoors and outdoors, in a variety of settings. The ability to thrive as part of a close-knit team in challenging situations and a live/work environment is important.

To apply:

Please visit scalesnaturepark.ca/jobs to view the full job descriptions for this and other positions. Please apply through the online application form. You will be prompted to upload a resume through the form.

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