Animal Care Crew Lead Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 52292)

Description

The Edmonton Valley Zoo is looking for a dynamic, positive, team oriented individual to assist in leading our Animal Care team.  The Animal Care Crew Leader provides direct supervision and leadership in overseeing the specialized care practices and individual welfare of multiple species within the zoo's collection.

What you will do: 

• Be responsible for supervising the performance of documented husbandry practices pertaining to the care and welfare of multiple species at a CAZA accredited institution 
• Create, deliver and teach animal care team members positive animal management strategies for: a variety of species using positive reinforcement based operant conditioning techniques; and a natural behavior focused multifaceted enrichment program 
• Be responsible for the development, creation and maintenance of taxon appropriate naturalized, complex exhibit spaces including: specialized habitats, environmental parameters, exhibit cleanliness, routine maintenance and facilitating the integrity and organization of site storage and keeper areas
• Directly participate and coordinate the Edmonton Valley Zoo's conservation of endangered species in a variety of ex-situ management programs including multiple species population recovery and breeding programs 
• Apply working knowledge of CAZA, AZA, and WAZA standards; ensuring the Edmonton Valley Zoo's commitment to excellence in animal care, health and welfare
• Work collaboratively with the vet services team to support the health and welfare of each animal on site through daily physical observations, documented reporting processes, quality of life assessments, administering medications, injections and minor treatments as directed; and participate in medical procedures as required
• Use multiple platforms such as Google and ZIMS to create, maintain and update a variety of animal related records, emails, and documents
• Review, research, and write various species focused care plans for ensuring necessary planning, communication and implementation of modern, industry wide best care practices 
• Represent the animal care team on various committees supporting the coordination and facilitation of site operations related to animal care
• Supervise, coordinate and schedule staff, resources and equipment required for daily animal care husbandry, habitat and site maintenance 
• Assist the Animal Care Supervisor in the development of work plans; communicate performance expectations, goals and standards to staff; and ensure work is completed within approved work plans and standards 
• Maintain an effective working relationship with the public, the section leadership team and other City departments 
• Address customer and stakeholder needs as related to service delivery on-site including collaborating with internal business units such as the Zoo Experiences Team, 311, Rentals, and Site keeping etc.
• Collaborate with external partners, working groups, and other accredited zoological organizations, supporting the Edmonton Valley Zoo's engagement in various research, community, or industry led committees and projects
• Authorize minor expenditures
• Promote a safe working environment for all staff; follow and ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety/Environmental standards 
• Assist Zoo Keepers when required in order to accomplish tasks 
• Liaise with the Site Keeping unit and develop work plans supporting the maintenance and construction of animal care areas 
• Other related duties as required