Director, Wildlife Health

Lead Science. Advance Welfare. Protect Wildlife Futures.

Your Toronto Zoo is seeking a visionary Director of Wildlife Health to lead one of the most comprehensive wildlife health programs in North America. This role sits at the intersection of science, strategy, and conservation impact, influencing animal welfare, ecosystem health, and global conservation outcomes well beyond the Zoo’s boundaries.

Your Toronto Zoo is a conservation science organization that operates a world-class zoo and advances solutions for wildlife and wild places. Welcoming over 1.3 million visitors annually
, we combine public engagement, applied research, and global partnerships to drive meaningful conservation outcomes. Our Mission: connecting people, animals, conservation science, and traditional knowledge to fight extinction.

The Wildlife Health & Science Centre (WHSC) supports integrated veterinary care, nutrition, welfare science, and applied research to advance best practices in animal care and conservation science worldwide.

The Director of Wildlife Health is a senior leadership role providing strategic oversight across veterinary services, animal nutrition, welfare science, and wildlife health research. Working within a highly collaborative, transdisciplinary environment, this role shapes long-term strategy, leads expert teams, and strengthens Toronto Zoo’s influence as a global leader in wildlife health and conservation science.

If you’re ready to lead with science and purpose, we’d love to hear from you!

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