Strategic Zoo Operations Leader

City of Saskatoon; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Saskatoon is seeking a Zoo Operations Manager for the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo. This role plans and directs zoological, administrative, revenue and maintenance functions to support the facility’s mission, with oversight of staff and contracts.

Ideal candidates will have 7–9 years of managerial experience in facility operations, strong budgeting and stakeholder engagement skills, and a commitment to CAZA/AZAC accreditation and animal welfare.

Qualifications

• Degree in zoology, biology, animal sciences, or a related field.
• Seven to nine years’ managerial and supervisory experience in facility operations, attractions, or a zoological park.
• Considerable knowledge of policies, practices, regulations, materials and equipment used in facility operations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, oral and in writing, to provide information to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to develop innovative, creative, and practical approaches to operations, financial, fund-raising and management issues.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, coordinates and supervises all zoological, administrative, revenue generating and maintenance functions at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo.
• Manages short and long-range planning and development and directs and approves all programs and activities.
• Secures community support for capital projects and improvements via the Saskatoon Zoo Foundation.
• Negotiates contracts for services, partnerships, sponsorships, and lease arrangements.
• Ensures collaborative marketing plans represent all stakeholders to increase awareness and participation.
• Maintains CAZA/AZAC accreditation and safeguards the animal collection for visitors.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Zoology degree

Biology degree

Job description

The City of Saskatoon is seeking a Zoo Operations Manager for the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo. This role plans and directs zoological, administrative, revenue and maintenance functions to support the facility’s mission, with oversight of staff and contracts.

Ideal candidates will have 7–9 years of managerial experience in facility operations, strong budgeting and stakeholder engagement skills, and a commitment to CAZA/AZAC accreditation and animal welfare.