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Animal Handler / Presenter

Zoo To You7 days ago
Woodville, ON
$17/hour
Mid Level
part_time

Top Benefits

Overtime pay
Tips
Company car

About the role

Zoo To You is looking for a unique animal lover with an outgoing personality to join our Zoo Crew as an Animal Handler/Presenter for birthday parties, schools, daycares, and other live animal events.

The ideal candidate must:

· Be great with children.

· Have experience with some of the types of animals that Zoo To You works with (a full list is available at www.zootoyou.ca).

· Be open and comfortable working with all of the animals listed on our website.

Additional hands-on training will be provided.

About the Position:

· Full-time (including weekends) during the busy season (May–August).

· Overtime pay (time and a half) for hours exceeding 44 per week.

· The day always starts 15 minutes west of Lindsay before heading out to various locations within a 200 km radius.

· You’ll bring a variety of animals to schools, daycares, summer camps, birthday parties, retirement homes, and other interactive live events.

· You must be comfortable handling, interacting with, and presenting each animal, sharing fun and unique facts in an engaging way for both children and adults.

· Must be confident presenting to groups of up to 25 people (group sizes may increase as you gain experience).

This position is ideal for a college or university student, as hours reduce to part-time in September during the school year and increase to full-time again in May.

Requirements:

· Valid G-class driver’s license (G2 not accepted).

· Clean driving record (license must be shown at the interview; driver’s abstract will be verified before training).

· Able to pass a vulnerable sector background check.

· Comfortable with all animals listed on our website.

Pay:

· Training hours: $16.55/hour (minimum wage)

· Starting pay after training: $17.55/hour

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.55 per hour

Additional pay:

  • Overtime pay
  • Tips

Benefits:

  • Company car
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • Every Weekend
  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

  • What month/year did you obtain your full G licence?
  • Why do you think you would be a good fit for this position? (candidate will not be considered without this written)
  • Are you available to work both Saturdays and Sundays?

Licence/Certification:

  • Class G Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

About Zoo To You

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Zoo to You offers Educational Wildlife programs in line with the Australian Curriculum. We come to you or offer online educational programs zoomed right to your classroom