C496 – Education Experiences Assistant – Casual – Magnetic Hill Zoo

VISION: EDUCATION EXPERIENCES ASSISTANT – CASUAL

Atlantic Canada’s

leading zoo that Magnetic Hill Zoo – Job # C496

educates and inspires

conservation action

CLOSING DATE: NOON – JUNE 18, 2021

MISSION:
Working together to

enrich the lives of JOB SUMMARY:
animals and to provide The City of Moncton is currently accepting applications for the casual position of

visitor experiences that Education Experiences Assistant in the Magnetic Hill Zoo’s Education division. The

inspire a connection to Education Program Assistant’s role is to:

and action for nature

• Develop and direct the Zoo’s summer day camp program

VALUES:

• Develop and deliver the Zoo’s other education programs and visitor experiences

Sustainable, Diverse,

Creative, Engaged,  Develop and deliver the Zoo’s fundraising events

Leaders

The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills in both official languages

CORE with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with children

ORGANIZATIONAL and youth aged participants, the participants’ parents, volunteers, customers, and

BEHAVIOURS: summer students. The position requires strong leadership, supervisory, conflict

Accountability, resolution, organizational, and decision making skills; self-motivation; attention to

professionalism, detail; the ability to work both individually and in a team; in a fast paced environment;

respect, and excellence

and with a variety of age groups. The candidate must be willing to hold and present live

exotic animals on a daily basis. Knowledge of environmental conservation and experience

in animal husbandry would be an asset.

APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION:
The City of Moncton is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants must submit their

application through an online system that can be found at www.moncton.ca/careers.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited for interviews will

be contacted.

For more information, please contact the Human Resources Department at

506-877-7707 or visit moncton.ca/careers for information on the hiring and application

process at the City of Moncton.

WORKING AT THE MAGNETIC HILL ZOO:
The Magnetic Hill Zoo’s 40 acre park provides a friendly environment for visitors to

experience an appreciation for and connection to more than 70 indigenous and exotic

species.

Throughout the year, the Zoo hosts special seasonal events and fundraisers. Educational

programming is also available via day camps, behind the scenes experiences, guided

tours, daily summer time keeper talks, and more.

This position is a non-unionized position.

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EDUCATION:

• High school graduation or equivalency.
• Must have completed a post‐secondary education from an accredited institution in

Education, Early Childhood Education, Educational Assistants, or a related field.

• Workplace Standard First Aid certification.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in performing similar or related

duties.

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years’ of supervisory experience.

LANGUAGE:

• The ability to function fluently in both official languages (English and French) is a

requirement. As per provincial language proficiency standards, functional is determined

to be at the Intermediate+ (2+) level or higher.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, windows applications and email.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Good judgment when working with children.
• Professional manner.

CONDITION OF WORK:

• Variable hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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