Nature & Wildlife Conservation

Hiring: Operations Technician
Organization: Scales Nature Park 
Also hiring: Assistant Project Coordinator | Operations Coordinator | Educator/ Reptile Keeper

Location: Scales Nature Park, Oro-Medonte, near Orillia, Ontario
Accom: Subsidized shared accommodations available

• Duration: 4-6 months with extension possible depending on funding
• Eligibility Requirement: Must be eligible for federal Youth Employment Strategy- up to 31 years of age
• Salary: $20/ hour, 35 hrs/week

Scales Nature Park works to conserve wild reptiles and amphibians through a variety of initiatives. These projects include the START (Saving Turtles At Risk Today) Project and the CARES Project (Conservation, Action, Research, and Education on Snakes) in Georgian Bay. scalesnaturepark.ca

Operations Technician – Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Undertake all daily operations of the nature centre
• Assist with scheduling and supervising staff and volunteers
• Monitor completion of assigned duties and address any emerging needs
• Assist with the operation of climate control and life support systems including wood fired heating systems and solar power systems, water filtration systems, light cycle timers, humidifiers, etc.

• Assist with captive husbandry of a collection of ~400 reptiles and amphibians in the nature centre, plus ~350 endangered reptiles under conservation projects for return to the wild, including record-keeping, feeding, cleaning, weighing, diagnostic testing, medicating and other tasks
• Assist with coordination and delivery of onsite educational programming, including guided tours, birthday parties, school programs, day camps, home school programs, etc.
• Assist with sorting and storage of donated materials including fruit and vegetables, etc.
• Conduct routine maintenance activities and repair projects, both indoors and outdoors

• Other duties as appropriate to the interests of the candidate and as time allows

Requirements:

• Ability to follow detailed protocols, stay organized, task switch and prioritize conflicting goals
• Comfortable working around animals and understanding of basic animal care practices, experience with reptile and amphibian husbandry and feeder insect colonies, is an asset
• Valid G license with a clean record; ability to drive in both urban and rural settings, experience driving larger vehicles, towing trailers and operating tractors an asset
• Demonstrated self-direction and effective time management with minimal supervision
• Flexibility regarding scheduling, weekends and occasional evenings are required

• Ability to work and thrive as part of a close-knit team in a live/work setting
• Comfortable working in diverse indoor and outdoor environments, including conditions such as cold and hot temperatures, high humidity or confined spaces, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 23 kg (50 lbs), hike trails with a backpack
• Valid First Aid Certification required, advanced levels considered an asset
• Leadership skills and supervisory experience is an asset
• Experience operating basic hand and power tools and equipment required, repair skills an asset

Shared accommodations may be available on-site within the main building or in nearby staff housing at a subsidized rate. Preference may be given to candidates that will live on site.

To apply:

Please complete the Google Form found here: Application Questionnaire 2025 At the conclusion of the questionnaire, you will be prompted to upload a resume, cover letter, and references as a single PDF file, 4 pages or less. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

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