| About the Position | |
| Position # | 3780 |
| Organization | Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary |
| Position | Animal Care Assistant - Environmental Education |
| Location | 3873 Swan Lake Rd. |
| Impact Statement |
Support the Sanctuary's mission to conserve and restore Nature Sanctuary lands and waters while inspiring stewardship through community engagement and collaboration. Benefits: •Impact: Help provide quality care to the animals that live at Swan Lake •Skill Growth: Develop skills in handling animals and monitoring their health •Progression Opportunities: Pathways to employment involving the care of animals •Community: Connect with a community with a common commitment to nature and education |
| Description |
About the Opportunity: This position assists the Education Team in caring for the display and exotic reptiles and invertebrates who live in the Nature House. Enrichment is an important part of the position, this includes extended handing of the exotic snakes, so they are given time outside their cage. Key Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Education Team assist with: •Feeding animals, cleaning habitats and monitoring animals using safe techniques •Holding animals to provide enrichment •Entering observations and feeding details in Excel spreadsheet or written notes •Ensuring equipment and food supplies are clean and stored correctly Our Expectations of Volunteers: •Support the Mission and Values of the Sanctuary and its efforts in education, restoration and responsible stewardship •Co-operation with administrative tasks e.g. filling in time sheets •Commitment to attend training and orientation |
| COVID-19 Vaccination Required | Yes |
| Training Details |
Training: •Program training provided by Education Team staff •Orientation on the history and current community and volunteer programs at the Sanctuary |
| Working Conditions | Mostly indoor, with some outside time. Some lifting required. |
| Minimum Duration | 4 - 6 months |
| Timing | Weekday - Daytime |
| Time Detail |
Time Commitment: •Weekly shifts available: 1.0-2 HRS •Duration: Initial 3-6 months commitment, with opportunity for renewal |
| Age | 14+ |
| Ideal for | An Individual |
| Transportation | Not on a bus route |
| Accessibility | Accessible work space, Support Newcomers and ESL |
| Area(s) of Interest | Animals/Pets, Gardening/Environment |
| Skill(s) | Verbal Communication, Time Management, Computer Skills, Decision-Making/Prioritizing, Empathy |
| How to Apply | |
| Application Link: | |
| Website | http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/ |
| Send an Email Message | |
| Contact | ttodesco@swanlake.bc.ca |
| Phone | 250-479-0211 |
| Address | 3873 Swan Lake Road Victoria, V8X3W1 |