WILDNorth Looking for Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern at Canada Full Time

Date Posted: Jan 24, 2022

Closing Date: Apr 01, 2022

Location: Canada

Status: Summer / Seasonal

Number of Positions: 30

Description

Time Period: May – August (Let us know if you have longer availability April – September)

Hours: 20 – 40 hrs/ week

Minimum commitment: 4 months

Location: Rehabilitation Centre and Wildlife Hospital

WILDNorth operates out of two facilities. Our Rehabilitation Centre is in Parkland County (North of Spruce Grove) and is not accessible by public transit. Our Wildlife Hospital is in Edmonton, and is accessible by public transit. You will need to specify which location you’d prefer to intern from in your application form. If you have no preference, please indicate that to us. For maps, click here.

Deadline: April 1, 2022 (with the possibility for an extension), applications will be processed on a rolling basis.

WILDNorth is seeking enthusiastic people who love wildlife, the outdoors, have a strong desire to learn and work well in a team environment, to assist us in maintaining the best care possible for our patients.

WILDNorth is a non-partisan, charitable organization that provides compassionate care for injured, orphaned, and contaminated wildlife and educates the public on the importance of wildlife in our community. We provide a high standard of care to a wide variety of native and migratory species. Approximately 80% of our patients are wild birds (waterfowl, birds of prey, songbirds) and 20% small mammals (squirrels, porcupines, fox).

Applications will only be accepted through our website.

Qualifications

Qualifications:
Minimum age of 18

Experience or coursework in biological or environmental sciences, wildlife rehabilitation or management, veterinary medicine, animal welfare or husbandry

Current tetanus vaccination, good physical health, and stamina

Two (or more) Covid-19 vaccinations

Rabies vaccination an asset

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as a team member

Ability to be motivated, flexible, and patient in a highly demanding work environment

Criminal record check

Must provide references

Benefits & Skill Development for the Intern:
Species identification, habitat enrichment, release site research, and proper husbandry techniques

Animal handling, tube feeding, dosage calculations, administering medication, performing lab work

Further your career or educational goals

Orientation and training provided

Learning job skills and team work

Mentorship and friendships with like-minded people

Certificate of completion of internship provided

Responsibilities

Duties:
Working under the supervision of the WILDCare Manager or appropriately identified staff, interns will:

Assist medical team with many aspects of animal care including: preparing species specific diets; set up and take down of captive care enclosures; assist with some medical treatments; assist with maintaining daily records

Hand-feed orphaned mammals and birds (can be as frequent as every 15 minutes)

Complete daily feedings

Clean and enhance enrichment of animal enclosures

Provide specialized waterfowl care

Complete general facility cleaning including laundry, sweeping/ mopping floors, washing dishes, disinfecting counters/ sinks

Report maintenance and/ or safety hazards to the staff and correct hazards if possible

Lift and carry items up to 40 lbs, including garbage and recycling

Assist with organizational or construction projects, as needed

Assist staff with rescues, supply pick-ups, patient transfers as needed

Maintain high energy levels throughout a long workday

Additional duties as requested

Interns are required to follow all policy, procedures and protocols at WILDNorth to ensure a high standard of animal care. Interns will also interact and work with other facility volunteers, summer students and casual relief staff.

Pay Rate

N/A

Term Of Appointment

Conditions:
All positions are voluntary, NO salary is offered. Housing and transportation is not provided.

How To Apply

Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern