Do you enjoy working in an office environment and have a passion for education and natural history? Bring your administrative, leadership and supervisory skills to this position to assist our staff in providing engaging and educational experiences to our guests at the Edmonton Valley Zoo! 

You will be directly involved at the Edmonton Valley Zoo for site animation or assisting with volunteer services.

What you will do:

Volunteer Support

• Assist with the recruitment, onboarding, training, and orientation of new volunteers
• Support volunteer scheduling and shift coordination using the Better Impact system
• Serve as a point of contact for volunteer inquiries, absences, and shift changes; Support volunteer waivers and compliance requirements as needed
• Assist with tracking volunteer hours, training completion, evaluations, reports, and qualifications within the Better Impact system
• Provide on-site support for volunteer-led activities
• Support volunteers during high-volume or peak program periods
• Maintaining and monitoring program equipment, supplies, and resources for all volunteer programs and special events 
• Ensures the overall safety of participants (LITs) and volunteers with adherence to program objectives

Special Event Support

• On site support for volunteers during EVZ special events and membership events 
• Supporting the set up and take down of the on site special events volunteer green room
• Coordinating and managing volunteer supplies during special events

• Completion of Grade 10 or equivalent or higher
• Minimum 18 years of age
• Minimum one year experience working with volunteers

Assets:

• Previous supervisory experience with volunteers

Skills required for success:

• Strong organizational, time management and strong customer service skills
• Highly developed and demonstrable verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of zoo animals and animal behaviour
• Comfortable working around small animals, insects, amphibians and reptiles
• Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
• Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion

Conditions of employment:

• Valid Standard First Aid and CPR Level C is a requirement of this position
• Hire is dependent upon a Police Information Check including Vulnerable Sector check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton
• Work Location: Edmonton Valley Zoo

Note: This position may be partially funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program provided by Service Canada.

• Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered:  
  • be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;
  • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and
  • have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
• Canada Summer Jobs supports program objectives of helping young people, particularly those facing barriers to employment, to transition to the labour market. Priority will be given to applications from candidates who self-identify as:
  • Youth with disabilities,
  • Black and other racialized youth, 
  • Indigenous youth, and 
  • 2SLGBTQI+ youth

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.

Up to 2 temporary part-time position for up to 7 months

Hours of work: Up to 30 hours per week, Evenings and Weekends required

Salary: $23.183 - $28.6474 (hourly)

Recruitment Consultant: TD/JR

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Metis Nation