PositionWildlife Health Technician Intern (NOHFC #:74005105)OrganizationTurtle Pond Wildlife CentreLocation2882 Vern Drive, Val Caron, ON P3N1R3 (near Sudbury, Ontario)About Turtle Pond Wildlife CentreTurtle Pond Wildlife Centre's mission is to provide professional wildlife rehabilitation to injured, ill and orphaned wildlife native to Northern Ontario. The centre admits animals from members of the public and authorities who find wildlife in need and offers assistance to people with wildlife situations, conflicts and general queries. It is the sole authorized wildlife rehabilitation centre in Northern Ontario that admits a wide variety of birds, mammals and reptiles. From our base in Greater Sudbury, we care for animals from Thunder Bay, Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, Manitoulin Island, North Bay and beyond. Over 900 wild animals were treated at Turtle Pond Wildlife Centre in 2023, many of which were successfully released back into their natural environment.ResponsibilitiesBecome proficient in daily animal care procedures and protocols.Develop detailed animal care procedures/protocols for specific species and life stages.Assist with triage, stabilization and medical procedures such as wound management, physical examinations, parasite identification, medications, physio, and treating conditions such as emaciation and shock.Oversee, track and report on the health of intakes throughout the rehabilitation process.Assist the Manager of Animal Care with decisions and direction of care.Assist in training and supervising other staff in detailed procedures like wound management, laboratory tests, physio, and overall health assessment during the rehabilitation process.Provide daily care of wildlife under care, including feeding, cleaning,



habitat set‐ups and especially medical care as prescribed by senior animal care staff and veterinarians.General cleaning of the centre.Develop leadership qualities while assisting new volunteers with daily duties, prioritizing tasks, coordinating tasks, creating plans, making decisions, and assisting in solving conflicts while working with volunteers and staff.Interact with clients and members of the public professionally and effectively while gathering pertinent animal admission histories and responding to queries both in person and through social media.BenefitsPay: $19.00 per hour.Schedule: 7.5‐hour shift, 37.5 hours per week, may include weekends, holidays and shift work.Contract: Full‐time, fixed 52‐week contract.Candidate CriteriaMust be a new entrant into the workforce, be transitioning to a new career, or be unemployed or underemployed entering a new field.Must not have previously participated in an NOHFC funded internship in the 2020 Mandate.18 years of age or older.Be legally eligible to work in Canada.Once hired, the candidate must reside in the Northern Ontario community in which they are employed.Have current tetanus vaccination.Have rabies vaccinations or willingness to become inoculated against rabies.Must be able to work in a physically demanding work environment, both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.Must have a solid work ethic and be able to work efficiently in an often fast‐paced, team‐oriented environment.Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.Computer skills (such as Excel and Microsoft Word) and social media experience are an asset.Previous experience working with animals is preferred.Educational background in animal biology, environmental conservation or health sciences is an asset. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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