Wildlive Management & Education

Position: Wildlife Management Officer & Educator
Employer: The Raptors
Location: Vancouver, BC

The Raptors is hiring for a Wildlife Management Officer & Educator based out of Vancouver, BC.

This position would be based at a variety of sites in the Lower Mainland area, including significant time at a landfill, using trained raptors to mitigate environmental and safety hazards and raising awareness for conservation through education with the public. For background on our work, visit our website (the-raptors.com). This position may involve seasonal or contract-based shifts of the primary work location.

We pride ourselves on a working environment that is built on open communication, respect, and a passion for our amazing ecosystems, and the ideal candidate would embody these values to fit in with our close-knit team of biologists and bird enthusiasts.

An ideal candidate would have:

• Valid Class 5 Driver's License (Required)
• Experience working outdoors, performing field work, or other biology/conservation related work experience
• Adaptability to a variety of work and tasks
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with a team, as well as be self-directed at times

• Excellent communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Passion for and experience with animals, especially birds
• Passion for conservation and the environment
• Public speaking and/or education experience
• Willingness to travel throughout the Lower Mainland area

An exceptional candidate would also possess:

• First aid skills
• Raptor handling/animal training experience
• Willingness to travel outside the Lower Mainland area
• Excellent customer service skills

This is a full-time, 4-6 month contract, with potential for advancement into a permanent position. Due to the location of the work, applicants must have access to a vehicle or other means of reliable transportation. Public transportation does not reliably service the majority of our worksites.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to diversity. We are happy to consider applications from all backgrounds, even if your experience isn’t a perfect match for the above criteria. Tell us why you’d be an awesome member of our team!

Please submit resume and cover letter to: jobs@the-raptors.com 

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Due to the volume of applications we typically receive, only selected applicants will be contacted.