Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary - Job Details
Posted: Apr 20, 2018
Expires: Apr 28, 2018
Job Duties
Animal enclosure construction and maintenance
- builds and maintains wood- and metal-framed outdoor animal enclosures
- builds and maintains climbing structures in outdoor enclosures
- installs and maintains outdoor water equipment
- repairs and installs fences
Building repairs and maintenance
- maintains and repairs tools and equipment
- performs minor/routine building maintenance and repairs, such as:
- repairing drywall,
- painting,
- repairing furniture,
- building shelves, and disassembling and reassembling equipment
- performs other related duties as required
Grounds maintenance
- cleans and maintains outside areas such as entryways, driveway and parking lots
- maintains grounds, such as grass cutting, edging and tree trimming
- performs minor gardening tasks, such as weeding, pruning and watering
Janitorial duties
- collects and removes garbage and recyclable materials and ensures the safe disposal of hazardous waste
- ensures grounds and equipment are kept tidy and sanitary
- cleans and sanitizes enclosures, cages and carriers
- assists with building cleaning, pressure washing and related duties, as required
Administrative duties
- makes recommendations for major repairs and purchases
- maintains records of supplies, needed repairs and scheduled maintenance procedures
- obtains estimates for building and construction supplies and services
Eligibility
To be eligible under the Canada Summer Jobs program, a student must:
- be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
- have been registered as a full-time student during the preceding academic year;
- intend to return to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year;
- be a student in a secondary, post-secondary, CEGEP (Quebec only), vocational or technical program;
- be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act* and;
- be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations
Qualifications
- valid driver's license and access to a vehicle (there is no public transit to our facility in North Gower)
- enrollment in a post-secondary institution in carpentry, construction, facilities technician or related trades
- proficiency in the use of hand and power tools
- ability to apply common sense understanding and judgement to carry out written and oral instructions
- identify and carry out maintenance needs, and apply safety standards
- ability to meet physical demands of the job, such as heavy lifting
- ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- ability to work independently under little supervision once trained
- ability to set priorities and work under pressure
- strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Application Instructions
To apply, send your resume; covering letter, including your availability and eligibility under the Canada Summer Jobs program; and two references by email to development@rideauwildlife.org.
Only complete applications will be accepted. We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please no inquiries.
For assistance with job search and application preparation, unemployed individuals are invited to register with CSE Consulting. For more information about the benefits of registering with CSE, please contact us in Kemptville at 613-258-6576 or in Prescott at 613-925-0222.
