Zookeeper Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 54344)

Description

The Edmonton Valley Zoo is looking for experienced Zookeepers to provide specialized care to multiple species within our collection through the performance of documented husbandry practices including routine exhibit maintenance, animal training, enrichment, diet preparation, behavioral observations and more.  This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, adaptable, motivated, self-starter who can problem-solve and work well on a team when, speaking frankly, it can be a real zoo around here!

What will you do?

• Perform documented husbandry practices for the care and welfare of multiple species at a CAZA-accredited institution
• Implement animal management strategies using positive reinforcement techniques and natural behavior enrichment programs
• Create and maintain naturalized, complex exhibit spaces, ensuring cleanliness and optimal environmental parameters
• Conduct behavioral observations using ethograms to monitor the animal collection for species-specific behaviors
• Collaborate with the vet services team to support animal health through observations, reporting, and administering treatments
• Participate in ex-situ conservation programs, including population recovery and breeding for endangered species
• Prepare and deliver nutritionally balanced diets following safe food handling procedures and veterinary guidelines
• Research and document species-focused care plans to ensure the implementation of industry-best practices
• Lead informative interpretive talks and tours for visitors and media, delivering conservation-focused education
• Collaborate with the Zoo's site keeping team providing minor site maintenance, groundskeeping, and horticultural tasks supporting animal habitats and displays
• Follow safety guidelines and standard operating procedures as required related to the daily care and management of dangerous animals
• Perform other duties as assigned