Senior Gallery Curator & Animal Care Lead

Vanaqua; Vancouver; Vor Ort; CAD 107.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Company Discounts

Mission-driven work environment

Zusammenfassung

Vancouver Aquarium seeks a senior Animal Care leader responsible for the care and welfare of animals in the Amazon gallery. The role also develops department operations, protocols, and procedures across reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds, invertebrates and mammals in a free-range gallery.

You will collaborate with veterinary staff, oversee training programs, and manage capital projects related to animal care while ensuring safety and excellent guest experiences.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Biology or equivalent (Zoology, etc.) preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exceptional communication skills (Verbal & Written).
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Strong customer service skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Ensures animal care and welfare practices meet accreditation standards and comply with laws and regulations.
• Manages and develops personnel to ensure high-quality operations and ongoing modernization.
• Develops training manuals, educational methods, and evaluation criteria for staff advancement.
• Oversees displays, presentations, and programs to align with Vancouver Aquarium's mission.
• Collaborates with veterinary team on animal health.
• Maintains habitats and improves gallery vegetation for animal welfare.
• Implements safety measures for animals, guests, and staff in the gallery.
• Leads collection management planning for sustainability and exchanges/purchases with other institutions.
• Supports capital project development with the Director of Animal Care.
• Ensures records for all animals are standardized and accurate.
• Leads performance evaluations and annual reviews of direct reports.
• Contributes to exhibit development and construction oversight for health and safety.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Customer service

Ausbildung

Biology/Zoology degree

Jobbeschreibung

Vancouver Aquarium seeks a senior Animal Care leader responsible for the care and welfare of animals in the Amazon gallery. The role also develops department operations, protocols, and procedures across reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds, invertebrates and mammals in a free-range gallery.

You will collaborate with veterinary staff, oversee training programs, and manage capital projects related to animal care while ensuring safety and excellent guest experiences.