Head Animal Caretaker - Jobs in Shubenacadie, NS

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Department: Natural Resources & RenewablesLocation: SHUBENACADIEType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPGClosing Date: 9/29/2022 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsNova Scotia is rich in natural resources – including biodiversity, forests, provincial parks and the land we manage. The Department of Lands and Forestry is responsible for the development, management, conservation and protection of forest, parks and wildlife resources and the administration of the provinces Crown land. Together we are working with Nova Scotians to build a better future through sustainable natural resource management as we all benefit from the natural health and wealth of the province.The Shubenacadie Wildlife Park is one of Nova Scotia’s top tourist destinations and has attracted millions of visitors over the past 60 years. The 40 hectare park has enchanted Nova Scotian’s and visitors alike and provides a wide range of outdoor recreational and educational opportunities.About Our OpportunityAs the Head Animal Caretaker, you will be responsible for the direct care and maintenance of captive wildlife in this facility. Duties include the preparation of complex diets, daily health checks, parasite management, and database updates for captive wildlife.Primary AccountabilitiesSome of the primary accountabilities of the role include:

• Participating in ongoing training and information sessions to stay current with animal welfare, husbandry and other wildlife heath issues, disease outbreaks and prevention.
• Providing coordinated reporting and communication on animal care issues between the Manager, Foreperson and Attendants to ensure that animal care requirements are delivered promptly and effectively.
• Providing daily feeding, watering of animals and cleaning of enclosures/cages in rotation with Wildlife Park Attendants. Administering medications as directed by the Manager and accurately recording and reviewing medical information to identify trends and making recommendations to address any identified concerns.
• Accurately recording information related to animal health, medical condition, and diet using spreadsheets, databases, internet, and email. Must be able to communicate with other professionals in wildlife and zoo fields, perform research related to issues in wildlife in Nova Scotia or at the Park.
• Providing direction to permanent and seasonal staff and volunteers on animal diets, husbandry practices.

As the Head Animal Caretaker you will report to the Foreperson.Qualifications and ExperienceDo you have a passion for working with animals As the Head Animal Caretaker, you will play a key role in maintaining the wellbeing of the captive wildlife in our facility. This may be the right opportunity for you if you have high school plus 3 years experience in related field (including, but not limited to, animal health or animal nutrition), with post-secondary education in animal science an asset.As the successful candidate, you have experience studying and working with wildlife. You are knowledgeable of nutrition or wildlife diets, behaviours, and zoonotic diseases. You work well both independently and as a team-player. Strong communication skills are required as you will be responsible for communicating wildlife-related health issues with the Wildlife Park Staff and other animal health professionals to ensure that animal care requirements are delivered promptly and effectively.We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.EquivalencyApplicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.BenefitsBased on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.Working ConditionsWork with animals directly and indirectly.Work in various weather conditions.What We Offer

• Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
• Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
• Countless Career Paths.
• Department Specific Flexible working schedules.

Pay Grade: MOS 14Salary Range: $1,899.77 - $1,959.88 Bi-WeeklyEmployment Equity Statement:Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link: Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.Quick Apply

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