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C617 - Utility 6 Zookeeper - Casual - Magnetic Hill Zoo
City of Moncton —Moncton, NB
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Heavy lifting
- English
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C617 - Utility 6 Zookeeper - Casual - Magnetic Hill Zoo
City of Moncton —Moncton, NB
Have and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s license. Must be willing to acquire a firearms license. Or, completed a two (2) years relevant post-secondary…
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C617 - Utility 6 Zookeeper - Casual - Magnetic Hill Zoo

City of Moncton -
Moncton, NB

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Job details

Casual
7 hours ago

Qualifications

Bilingual
French
Computer operation
Class 5 Licence
Heavy lifting
Post-secondary education
English
High school diploma or GED
Bachelor's
Computer skills
ZooKeeper

Full job description

UTILITY 6 ZOOKEEPER - CASUAL

Magnetic Hill Zoo and Magnetic Hill Park - Job # C617

CLOSING DATE: JULY 27, 2026

JOB SUMMARY:
Duties and work primarily include taking the responsibility of maintaining the highest level of animal welfare of an area of the zoo. This includes both proactive and reactive planning, management and communication with zoo superiors and other departments.

The incumbent reports to the Service Foreman - Animal Care, Magnetic Hill Zoo & Park.

The work for this opportunity is covered under the Canadian Union of Public Employees Collective Agreement.

EDUCATION:

High School graduate or GED equivalency.
Must have a minimum of 5 years of animal science education and relevant animal work experience (zookeeper/veterinary technician) combined.
This may include;
- Completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from a recognized college or university plus an additional one (1) year relevant animal related work experience.
- Or, completed a two (2) years relevant post-secondary education in the field of animal sciences or veterinary technician/technology from a recognized college or university plus and an additional three (3) years relevant animal related work experience.
- Or completed a one (1) year relevant Zoo-Animal Technical Program from a recognized college or university plus an additional four (4) years of relevant animal related work experience.
- Or, five (5) or more years of exotic animal zookeeper work in a recognized zoo may be considered

LANGUAGE:

English essential

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to follow written instructions.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to fill out reports.
Ability to work with mobile technology.
Ability to complete minor repairs.
Must have general computer knowledge and be willing to learn and use other industry software such as ZIMS.
Must have a good general knowledge of all emergency and safety procedures necessary to work with exotic and agricultural animals.
Must have knowledge of and be competent in the operation of zoo equipment, to include but not limited to, capture equipment and transport equipment.

OTHERS:

Have and maintain a valid Class 5 driver’s license.

CONDITIONS OF WORK:

Must be willing to acquire a firearms license.
The work will require supervision of work crews, providing advice and guidance to workers, and reporting job progress and details.
Work requires physical effort and sufficient strength and stamina to do heavy manual labour outdoors in all types of weather. There may be exposure to several disagreeable conditions. Occasional Hazards would be considered as moderate.
The incumbent requires a high level of attention to detail and could become stressful at times.
The work requires direct interaction with the public in both official languages. If the successful candidate is not proficient in spoken French, they will be encouraged to work towards obtaining Level 2 spoken French, and they may be required, on occasion, to participate in language training provided by the employer.
Hours of work shall be according to article 23.01 (B) Variable Shifts - Tourism and the employee will be required to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

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