Job ID: 39377

• Job Category: Animal Care & Control
• Division & Section: Parks, Forestry & Recreation, PFR Parks
• Work Location: Riverdale Farm, 201 Winchester St Toronto, ON M4X 1B8
• Job Type & Duration: Full- Time, Permanent
• Hourly Rate: $29.01
• Hours & Shift Information: Monday to Wednesday 6:30am-2:30pm, Saturday to Sunday 9:30am-5:30pm
• Affiliation: L416 Outside
• Number of Positions Open: 1
• Posting Period: 11-Sep-2023 to 25-Sep-2023

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily care of animals including feeding, watering, grooming, cleaning, etc.
• Maintains good sanitary living conditions for animals
• Observes and reports illness or injury. Treats minor injuries and/or assists veterinarian in administering health care. This includes giving subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and oral medication
• Transfers animals from one enclosure/shelter to another as necessary. Travels to various shelter areas to deliver and pick up animals
• May direct labourer(s)
• Responds to inquiries from public
• May maintain grounds and equipment and make minor repairs when necessary
• Performs demonstrations about the animals and animal related activities to park visitors
• Facilitates classes in conjunction with program staff for paid participants
• Required to be on stand-by during certain times of the year to ensure animals are monitored and cared for during birthing season or during animal illness

Key Qualifications:

Your application must describe your qualifications as they relate to:

1. Considerable experience in large and small animal care
2. Considerable experience in handling a variety of large and small animals
3. Experience in maintaining sanitary living conditions for animals
4. Must posses and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class ‘G’ Drivers License and must qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Accommodation

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