Marine Life Education Supervisor

West Edmonton Mall Property Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. in Edmonton, AB seeks a full-time Education Supervisor to lead marine life education programs. This 2-year contract involves planning, delivering, and promoting conservation education, plus staff oversight and bookings management.

Applicants should have an Education diploma, zoo/aquarium experience, strong public speaking, and a valid Alberta driver’s license with First Aid/CPR. Flexible scheduling includes weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Post secondary courses in education with an Education diploma; Alberta Curriculum knowledge is an asset.
• Experience in a zoo, aquarium environment, or similar setting.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking with classroom management ability.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with leadership experience.
• Ability to work with education officials and teachers.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's Licence and First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and facilitate marine life department education programs and activities.
• Develop strategies to reach broader audiences and give informative talks.
• Promote research and conservation initiatives to the public.
• Oversee hiring, training, scheduling, and performance of Education staff.
• Manage Education bookings and inquiries; organize promotional materials.
• Engage in hands-on interactions with ambassador animals.
• Share ideas with other educators at meetings and conferences.
• Organize CAZA required Education committee and annual Education Plan review.
• Maintain care of mall vans and inventory; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Public speaking

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Class 5 Alberta Driver's Licence

First Aid & CPR

Education

Education diploma

Job description

8882 170 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5T 4J2, Canada

Job Description

Posted Friday, August 14, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

The full-time Education Supervisor is responsible for the development and delivery of all education programs and assisting management in all aspects of Marine Life operations. This is a 2-year contract position.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning, preparing, and facilitating all marine life department programming and activities.
• Planning strategies to reach broader audiences.
• Giving informative talks both within West Edmonton Mall and at other venues.
• Promote the Marine Life Department research and conservation initiatives to the public.
• Overseeing the hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management of the Education Facilitator and Presenters.
• Overseeing all administration of Education bookings and inquiries.
• Planning, researching, and writing promotional materials.
• Hands on interactions with specific ambassador animals.
• Sharing ideas with other zoo educators and other environmental education professionals by attending meetings and conferences locally and nationally.
• Organizing the CAZA required Education committee.
• Annual review of the Education Plan.
• Organizing care and maintenance of mall vans.
• Placing orders and maintaining inventory of store items.
• Other responsibilities as required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post secondary courses in the field of education with the minimum of an Education diploma as well as knowledge of the Alberta Curriculum program is an asset.
• Previous experience working in a zoo, Aquarium Environment, or similar position.
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills with the ability to manage and control a classroom of children.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills, a professional demeanor and a high level of confidence in the workplace with previous experience leading a team.
• Ability to work successfully with professional education officials and teachers.
• Valid Class 5 Alberta Drivers' License as well as First Aid and CPR.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• This is a 2-year contract full-time position that requires a flexible schedule Monday-Sunday including days, evenings, weekends & holidays.
• Must be able to pass a basic security clearance.