Wildlife Management Officer & Educator
Nanaimo, BC | Seasonal Full-time
$19 - $20 / hour
The Raptors is hiring for a Wildlife Management Officer & Educator based out of Nanaimo, BC. This position would be primarily based at a landfill in the Nanaimo area, with occasional work at our Visitor Centre in Duncan, BC. This position would include significant time working at landfills and industrial sites, and urban rooftops, working with trained raptors to mitigate environmental and safety hazards and raising awareness for conservation through education with the public. For background on our work, visit our website (www.the-raptors.com).
We pride ourselves on a working environment that is built on open communication, respect, and a passion for our amazing ecosystems, and the ideal candidate would embody these values to fit in with our close-knit team of biologists and bird enthusiasts.
An ideal candidate would have:
- Class 5 Drivers License (Required)
- Adaptability to a variety of work and tasks
- Comfort working at heights
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work with a team, as well as be self-directed at times
- Excellent communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Passion for and experience with animals, especially birds
- Passion for conservation and the environment
- Public speaking and/or education experience
An exceptional candidate would also possess:
- First aid skills
- Raptor handling/animal training experience
- Willingness to travel
- Excellent customer service skills
This is a full-time, seasonal position with potential for advancement into a permanent position. Due to the location of the work, applicants must have access to a vehicle or other means of reliable transportation. Public transportation does not reliably service the majority of our worksites.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and are committed to diversity. We are happy to consider applications from all backgrounds, even if your experience isn’t a perfect match for the above criteria. Tell us why you’d be an awesome member of our team!
Please submit resume and cover letter to jobs@the-raptors.com.
Please include the position name and location you are applying for in your email. Due to the volume of applications we typically receive, only selected applicants will be contacted.
