Job Overview

As a Wildlife Rehabilitator, you will play a crucial role in the care and rehabilitation of injured, sick, or orphaned wildlife. This position requires a deep passion for animal welfare and the ability to work with various species in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for assisting to provide treatment, proper nutrition, and a safe workplace for wildlife until they are ready to be released back into their natural habitat.

Duties

- Patient food preparation
- Cleaning cages, site, facility, laundry etc
- Husbandry
- Observe and assist with medical exams, treatment, and lab work under the supervision of the senior wildlife rehabbers, lead veterinarian and veterinary technician.
- Assist with treatment and care to patients as directed by senior staff.
- Communicate with the public/veterinary clinics regarding wildlife concerns and transfers of animals to the centre
- Work with volunteers for wildlife care and rescues
- Maintain records
- Other duties as required

Requirements

- Applicants must have relevant work experience or schooling related to either wildlife rehabilitation, animal welfare, husbandry, vet medicine, zoology, biology, conservation and other relevant disciplines.
- Experience in animal care or rehabilitation is highly desirable.
- Previous experience leading teams is highly desirable.
- Strong observational skills
- Ability to handle various species safely and humanely.
- Excellent communication skills
- Knowledge of (or willingness to learn) local wildlife laws and regulations is beneficial.




- Physical stamina to perform tasks that may involve lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends or holidays as needed.
- Rabies vaccinated or willing to obtain vaccination (proof of vaccination and titre value required)
- Strong work ethic, dependable, honest, able to problem solve
- Work well as a team as well as under minimal supervision
- Robust communication skills (both written and verbal English) and professional telephone etiquette
- Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
- Ability to handle high stress environments
- Position requires physically fit candidates (must be able to lift 50lbs.)

Must be available to work days, evenings and weekends. Calgary Wildlife is open 365 days/year. This role will include some weekends and evenings in our peak season (spring/summer). This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on wildlife rehabilitation efforts while gaining hands-on experience in animal care. If you are dedicated to helping animals in need, we encourage you to apply.

Application Instructions: If you are interested in this exciting opportunity at Calgary Wildlife, please submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected]

Subject line: Wildlife Rehabilitator Application.

Due to high number of applicants, we regrettably are only able to reply to those invited for interview.

Listing will remain open until suitable candidate is found.

Pay: $17.00-$21.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Wildlife Rehabilitator (Calgary)
🏢 Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society
📍 Calgary