Summer Jobs 2010

We are hiring!

We anticipate hiring the following seasonal positions for the summer of 2010. Submit your application, complete with cover letter and resume by April 16, 2010. Indicate on your application if you are currently a secondary or post-secondary student and if you are a Yukon resident.

1. Interpretation Officer (up to 3 positions)

The Interpretation Officer will work with visitors to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve to deliver educational and public programs focused on northern wildlife, ecology and cultures. Working with an interpretive team under supervision of the Program Manager, the Interpretation Officer will deliver a variety of public programs, guided tours and special programs. The Interpretation Officer must be enthusiastic and committed to improving their knowledge and delivery of interpretive programs. The Yukon Wildlife Preserve is a non-profit organization dedicated to education, conservation and research and sees over 10,000 visitors annually, including nearly 1,000 students participating in school programs.

Field of Study:

Biology/Environmental Science, Education, Museum Studies or a related field

Qualifications:

• Valid Class 4 driver’s license 
• Standard First Aid Certificate
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills
• Knowledge of northern animals and boreal ecology
• Experience delivering interpretive programs will be considered an asset
• Ability to speak a second language will be considered an asset

2. Nature Camp Coordinator (1 position available)

Under the guidance of the Program Manager, the Nature Camp Coordinator will plan and oversee a day camp that connects children with nature in an outdoor learning environment at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve. This includes planning curriculum and recreational activities, marketing the camp, responding to inquiries and registering campers. The Coordinator will oversee the day-to-day activities of the Nature Camp including creating daily lesson plans, set up and take down of equipment, delivering programs and organizing and evaluating activities. The Coordinator will also assist with training and supervising Camp Instructor(s). The Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the safety of campers while on sight, liaising with parents, arranging transportation and ensuring the smooth running of the Nature Camp within budget. Upon completion of the camp, the Coordinator will be responsible for producing a written report evaluating the camp’s goals, activities, Camp Instructor performance and providing recommendations for future camps.

Field of Study:

Second or subsequent year of Education, Biology/Environmental Science, or a related field

Qualifications:

• This is a STEP funded position. The applicant must be a Yukon resident enrolled in post-secondary education.
• Love of nature and the outdoors
• Experience delivering educational programs to children
• Excellent organizational abilities and a good team leader
• Excellent oral and written communication skills         
• Valid Class 4 driver’s license         
• Standard First Aid Certificate

3. Animal Care Assistant (1 position available)

The Animal Care Assistant will gain direct, hands-on experience working with northern animals at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve. Working in an outdoor environment under the supervision of the Staff Veterinarian, the student will help to ensure the care and well-being of approximately 140 animals. Duties will include animal feeding, handling, sample collection, record-keeping, cleaning and organizing equipment, and careful observation of animal behavior. The Yukon Wildlife Preserve is a non-profit organization dedicated to education, conservation and research.

Field of Study:

Veterinary Science, Biology/Environmental Science, Renewable Resources or a related field

Qualifications:

• This is a STEP funded position. The applicant must be a Yukon resident enrolled in post-secondary education.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license
• Standard First Aid Certificate
• Ability to occasionally lift loads up to 80 lbs
• Responsible and high-level of attention to detail
• Previous related work experience will be considered an asset 

4. Field Operations Assistant (up to 4 positions)

The Field Operations Assistant will be responsible for the maintenance and safety of the Yukon Wildlife Preserve and performing upgrades to fencing, facilities, roads and equipment.  Job duties include:

• Maintaining animal pastures and constructing fencing 
• Assisting with building new animal enclosures
• Minor building repairs
• Harvesting browse and local flora to feed to the animals
• Assisting with animal care as needed
• Regular monitoring of the Yukon Wildlife Preserve to ensure safety

Qualifications:

• Standard First Aid certificate
• Valid class 5 driver’s license
• Ability to operate farm equipment: tractors, loaders and trucks
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills
• Handy and practical
• Willingness to work out-of-doors
• Physical fitness and ability to lift heavy loads  

Resumes can be submitted by:

Mail

Yukon Wildlife Preserve

Box 20191

Whitehorse, Yukon

Y1A 7A2

Fax

867-633-2425

Email

clare@yukonwildlife.ca

Hours of Work & Compensation:

All summer student jobs involve 40 hours of work per week between May 1^st and August 31^st. The pay range is $15 - $17/hour dependent on the job and on your experience.  

Meet our Staff

Early in her career with Parks Canada, Krista Prochazka came to love Canada’s north – its people, its places and its wildlife. At the time, her job was to promote our national parks and national historic sites to Canadians, and to create tools to maximize visitor experience and education. After working in the non-profit sector in Ottawa, Ontario, most recently directing Carleton University’s major gifts fundraising program, Krista embraced the opportunity to help the Yukon Wildlife Preserve become a leading tourism destination and champion for northern education, conservation and research. She brought her management, fundraising and communication skills to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve team, becoming executive director in March 2009.

Program Manager: Clare Estelle Daitch

Clare Estelle Daitch joined the Preserve team in 2008, when she moved to Whitehorse from Yellowknife. She has a Masters of Museum Studies Degree and experience managing a northern museum in her home community of Fort Smith, Northwest Territories. She has worked on exhibit research, development and public education for a variety of institutions, including the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, the Smithsonian Institution's Natural History Museum and the National Museum of the American Indian. Clare looks forward to meeting members and delivering the Yukon Wildlife Preserve’s diverse educational and interpretive programs.

Veterinarian: Dr. Maria Hallock

Dr. Maria Hallock was born in Russia where she volunteered at the local zoo as a child. In 1995 she graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with honours from the University of Novosibirsk in Russia. She gained veterinary experience while working in zoos in Russia, Switzerland and Austria, before joining the Preserve team in 2001. Maria is devoted to animal care and brings extensive captive animal experience to her position. She is a valuable member of the Yukon Wildlife Preserve team.

Operations Manager: Randy Hallock

Randy Hallock was raised in a small farming community in Alberta, where he gathered the experience that makes him so vital to the Preserve. Our longest serving staff member, he answered the call of the Preserve 20 years ago. Since then, he has been dedicated to the smooth operation of the Preserve and the well-being of the animals that call it home. Randy's long-term experience and dedication make him the backbone of the Preserve's operations.

Program Officer: Chris Wilkinson 

Chris Wilkinson grew up in England spending his youth seeking out wild places. This spirit of adventure grew and eventually led him to the Yukon. A Zoology diploma from the University of Wales and a Renewable Resource Management Diploma from Yukon College and experience working as a veterinary technician make Chris an asset to the Preserve. Working as a student, he spent 2 summers as the Animal Care Assistant before becoming the Program Officer. Chris is looking forward to this new role and developing relationships between the Preserve and the community,