Wildlife Ranger - Summer 2024 Grouse Mountain Resort, 6400 Nancy Greene Way, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Req #1319 Thursday, April 18, 2024
Job Title: Wildlife Ranger
Location: North Vancouver
Department: Wildlife
Reports to: Devin Manky, Manager, Wildlife
Role Status: Full time and Park Time Seasonal available
About UsAs Vancouver's premier attraction we offer truly rewarding and memorable experiences! Our team members get to work in a challenging and cooperative environment where everyone comes together to create memories of a lifetime. We offer a professional atmosphere, fantastic growth opportunities, unlimited outdoor recreation, an inspiring setting, and many unique employee privileges. We are seeking new team members who embody our core values that focuses on people, connection, growth and challenge. We foster a work environment where diversity is valued, quality of life is enhanced, and individual aspirations are fulfilled. Applicants who thrive in a positive atmosphere where service excellence is top priority are encourages to apply.
Job Summary:
The Wildlife Ranger position includes the daily husbandry (feeding/cleaning/observations) for the wildlife at our refuge - two grizzly bears and our owl ambassadors. The role also involves the delivery of public and private wildlife interpretation programs (involving public speaking to large crowds and handling owls in a public setting) and one on one interactions with guests visiting the refuge and the mountain.
Essential Job Functions:
- Patrolling of habitats throughout shift times
- Communicating with public to educate them on wildlife issues
- Presenting scheduled Ranger Interpretive sessions
- Assisting in maintaining the record keeping system
- Implement and enforce public safety precautions of visitors and staff regarding wildlife issues
- Establishing a rapport with the general public to foster an appreciation of wildlife and the role of the Grouse Mountain
- Refuge for Endangered Wildlife
- Providing care and maintenance of assigned wildlife habitats and wildlife
- Assisting with construction and deconstruction of habitats
- Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibility
- Supervision of Wildlife Volunteers when they are on shift
Required Qualifications and Abilities
- Post-secondary courses in biology, zoology or related subjects
- One year's experience working with wildlife
- Experience in public presentations and education.
- Knowledge of indigenous wildlife and conservation issues
- Knowledge of wildlife husbandry and restraint procedures
- Knowledge of general safety and hygiene protocols
- Self-motivated and ability to work independently
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Team player
- Ability to work weekends and evenings
- Successful candidate must complete a criminal record check once offered the position.
- The check must be completed prior to start date if you are 19 years and older. Grouse Mountain will assist you with the process.
Working Conditions
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Early and late season could involve some snow clearing
Compensation and Benefits
from $17.75 /hour - 20.76 /hour
All positions are eligible for the following benefits and perks:
- Free Seasonal Access Pass
- Discounts at the resort's restaurants, retail, and rental outlets
- Referral Bonus Program
- Public Transit subsidies
- Free or discounted lift tickets at many other resorts (winter/summer)
- Access to free Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Excellent training and professional development
- Northland Properties friends and family discounts program including hotels, restaurants, and recreation.
Full-time, year-round positions are also eligible for these:
- Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans
- RRSP matching plan after 1 year of service
- Free access passes for dependents
Disclaimer
The prior statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Northland Properties is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Other details- Job Family Mountain Operations
- Pay Type Hourly