Senior Curator, Marine Mammals & Animal Welfare

Vancouver Aquarium Careers; Vancouver; Presencial; CAD 107.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Benefits plan

Employee assistance program

Company discounts

Mission-driven team

Descripción de la vacante

The Vancouver Aquarium is seeking a Curator of Marine Mammals to lead the long-range management and daily operations of the marine mammal department. You will oversee care, habitats, displays, and staff, setting 1–5 year goals with the Director of Animal Care.

You will lead welfare, preventative healthcare, nutrition, enrichment, and training programs; drive safety and compliance; and represent the Aquarium at media and professional forums.

Formación

• Biology degree or equivalent (Zoology) preferred.
• Must be fluent in English (verbal and written).
• Minimum of 10 years hands-on training and husbandry experience with marine mammals.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience.
• Current diver certification is required; candidate must pass dive medical.
• First Aid certification is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead health, welfare, and ongoing care of the marine mammal collection with veterinary and animal care teams.
• Develop and oversee welfare, healthcare, nutrition, enrichment, and behavioral programs.
• Ensure training practices meet accreditation and professional standards.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for staff and trainers.
• Develop and deliver engaging marine mammal presentations and guest experiences.
• Oversee research initiatives and collaborate with partners.
• Support collection management, including population planning and transfers.
• Manage facilities for cleanliness, habitat quality and operations.
• Collaborate with veterinary, life support, dive, and operations teams for animal care.
• Lead safety, emergency preparedness, and risk management for animals, staff, guests.
• Represent Aquarium with media and industry bodies as a subject matter expert.
• Maintain compliance with accreditation standards and regulations.
• Oversee planning, budgeting, reporting, and admin functions.
• Participate in design and implementation of new exhibits and habitats.
• Collaborate with leadership to advance mission and goals.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Staff development

Lift 50lbs

Diving certification

Educación

Biology degree

English fluency

Diver certification

First Aid certification

Driver's license

Descripción del empleo

The Vancouver Aquarium is seeking a Curator of Marine Mammals to lead the long-range management and daily operations of the marine mammal department. You will oversee care, habitats, displays, and staff, setting 1–5 year goals with the Director of Animal Care.

You will lead welfare, preventative healthcare, nutrition, enrichment, and training programs; drive safety and compliance; and represent the Aquarium at media and professional forums.