Animal Care Technician; On-Call in Strathmore, AB

Join our team at the Wilder Institute and grow your experience at one of the most unique sites in Calgary! The Wilder Institute’s Archibald Biodiversity Centre in Strathmore is seeking a fixed-term, on-call Animal Care Technician who will be responsible for completing all aspects of daily animal care and maintenance for Wilder Institutes Conservation Program animals. In addition to this, you may also assist with non dangerous animals transferred from the Calgary Zoo requiring off site temporary housing or quarantine.

Our Purpose | We act for wildlife; saving species and inspiring people to join us.

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Location:Archibald Biodiversity Centre near Strathmore, Alberta

Contract:

• Start: As soon as possible.
• End: March 2027
• Schedule: 0-40 hours per week

What you will do:

Animal Husbandry:

• Provide and monitor prescribed diets for a variety of animals, reporting dietary concerns or changes to management.
• Conduct regular assessments of animal weight, body condition, and overall health applying critical thinking to proactively identify potential health issues early.
• Maintain AZA standards for habitats and back-of-house areas through routine cleaning, disinfection, while actively participating in the pest management program.
• Identify and report any required facility and equipment maintenance.
• Administer prescribed treatments as needed, ensuring compliance with established protocols.
• Participate in animal capture and restraint procedures for veterinary procedures, shipments, and transfers under the guidance of experienced Animal Care Specialists, Supervisors, or Animal Care Technicians, ensuring all safety and welfare protocols are followed.
• Demonstrate and uphold established safe work practices consistently.

Animal Welfare & Wellbeing:

• Observe and document the physical and psychological behavior of animals, identifying deviations from normal patterns and reporting changes to Specialists, Supervisors, or Managers in a timely manner.
• track behavioral training and/ or enrichment programs to promote natural species-specific behaviors and achieve specific husbandry goals.
• Lead and participate in various internal processes, such as behavioral enrichment and training plans, from initiation to completion, documenting outcomes comprehensively.
• Uphold the highest standards of animal care in accordance with our AZA accreditation, ensuring compliance with established protocols and actively contributing to risk assessments related to animal welfare under the guidance of Management.
• Maintain accurate and detailed electronic records for Animal Health and Animal Care Teams about each animal.
• Update animal care records to inform and support decision making and enhance risk management practices.
• Identify and communicate maintenance needs for designated work areas, including, but not limited to, repairs or replacement of tools and equipment to Animal Care Specialists, Supervisors, or Managers.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and train others on using equipment when necessary.
• Assist in educational and/or research programs as requested.
• Assign tasks and mentor animal care assistants tasks associated with animal welfare tasks as appropriate and as directed by Animal Care Specialists, Supervisors, and Managers.

Related Responsibilities:

• Have a diverse range of non-animal specific skills, including but not limited to vehicle operation, chemical application, plant identification, and water quality testing, to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

What you will bring:

• At least 2 years’ animal care experience working at a AZA accredited zoo or aquarium facility
• Bachelors in Zoology or related field, or a combination of education and experience is required
• Must hold…