Student - Animal Care

**SUMMER STUDENT**:
- **ANIMAL CARE**
**Location**:
Riverview Park &
Zoo
**Reports to**:
Supervisor Animal Care
**Hours**:
hours vary, with rotating weekend shifts. May 1st to Labour Day Weekend.
**Wage**:
$16.50 per hour, 32 hours per week, 12 hour and 8 hour shifts
**Job Purpose**:
The Animal Care student works with a team to provide care of over 48 species of animal including diet preparation, feeding, animal enrichment, exhibit cleaning, positive reinforcement training of selected species, assistance with animal health care and other animal duties.
**Major Accountabilities**:
- Care, housekeeping and diet preparation and feeding of zoo animals
- Knowledge of the biology, natural history and status of the Zoo collection
- Delivery of educational, public relations and promotional activities including our "
Meet the Keeper"
and "
Otter Feeding"
programs
- Awareness and understanding of the requirements for care, nutrition and enrichment for Riverview animals
- Knowledge of the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums, the purpose and role of zoos and the history of the Riverview Park &
Zoo in the City of Peterborough
**Qualifications**:
Must be enrolled in a Post Secondary Program preferably related to Ecology, Conservation Biology, Veterinary Sciences/Technician, Fish and Wildlife Zoology, or other related discipline.
Must be returning to full time studies in Fall 2023.
**Experience**:
Previous physical and/or customer service positions.
**Skills**:
- Able to meet the physical demands of the position
- Must be self motivated and require limited supervision
- **Must possess a G class driver's license**:
- Must be willing to work in an environment that requires customer interaction
- Demonstrated excellent safety record and attitude
- First Aid/CPR considered an asset
PUG has a manditory COVID19 Vaccination Policy in place.