The Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is a not-for-profit corporation and a registered charity (# 82731 7744 RR0001) based in North Gower, Ontario.
The Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary’s mission is to care for injured, sick or orphaned wildlife and return them to the wild. RVWS also offers advice on co-existing peacefully with wildlife and provides humane, cost-effective ways to prevent or solve wildlife conflicts.
As we do not receive any government funding, the Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary relies entirely on donations and grants to continue our wildlife care.
The Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is a not-for-profit corporation and a registered charity (# 82731 7744 RR0001) based in North Gower, Ontario.
We're hiring a Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager
The Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary (RVWS) is the only authorized wildlife rehabilitator of wild mammals and turtles in the Ottawa area. RVWS cares for approximately 500 animals in-centre annually, with the help of full-time interns and a network of volunteers.
RVWS is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic leader to help manage wildlife rehabilitation operations and help RVWS grow to the next level. The Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager reports to the Executive Director. The ideal candidate will be a registered veterinary technician or have a combination of post-secondary education and related experience, have a minimum of three years proven experience in wildlife rehabilitation, and a minimum of two years of supervisory/management experience in a related setting.
Duties and Responsibilities
Wildlife Rehabilitation Operations
• Manage the day-to-day wildlife rehabilitation operations to ensure that patient welfare meets the highest standards (e.g. triage and assessment, medical/veterinary care and treatment plans, diet plans, feeding and weaning schedules, housing requirements, environmental enrichment, release)
• Identify the need for and oversee veterinary care, including decisions of euthanasia
• Assist with wildlife care as required
• Monitor and track wildlife health and status
• Monitor overall workload and assist with establishing intake limits
• Identify appropriate release sites and manage releases
• Liaise with MNR and report species at risk
• Assist with MNR reporting and inspections
• Ensure that the facility and caging is always clean and presentable
• Ensure the proper maintenance of the facility and caging, including need for repairs and expansion
• Develop and implement policies, procedures and practices
• Maintain a positive, healthy and safe work environment
• Monitor inventory, order supplies and manage donated supplies
• Maintain wildlife rehabilitation records, and prepare statistics and reports
• Other responsibilities as required
Communications and outreach
• Manage the wildlife hotline and emails, and respond to public inquiries, including wildlife emergencies and human/wildlife conflicts
• Assist with managing the website and developing content as needed
• Assist with developing and managing an education program
• Assist with developing and managing newsletters, e-news, social media postings, etc.
• Maintain appropriate records, photos and video to support communications
• Act as a spokesperson for the organization; give presentations as required
• Assist with public relations and media
• Represent the organization at and manage community events
• Network with other organizations as needed
Human resources planning and management
• Assist with determining volunteer and staffing requirements
• Assist with recruitment, interviews and selection of volunteers and staff
• Develop and maintain shift schedules
• Train and oversee volunteers and staff
• Monitor volunteer and staff performance and conduct performance reviews
• Develop and manage volunteer recognition and volunteer communications
• Maintain human resources records and their ensure privacy/confidentiality
Financial planning and management
• Administer and monitor expenditures within delegated budget
• Assist with developing operational goals, budgets and strategic plans to guide the organization
• Assist with researching funding sources, developing fundraising plans and writing funding proposals
• Participate in fundraising activities as required
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
• At least three years experience in wild mammal and turtle rehabilitation and human/wildlife conflict resolution
• At least two years supervisory/management experience in a related setting
• Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or other post-secondary education and combination of experience in wildlife rehabilitation equivalent to a veterinary technician level (registered veterinary technician or veterinary background an asset)
• Exceptional and proven interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office software
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Valid Ontario driver’s license with no record of major or repeated traffic offenses
• Proof of a protective rabies antibody level
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
Term and Compensation
This is a seven-month contract position from March/April to September/October, with possibility of extension as a permanent position. Planning and fundraising duties occur primarily during the off-season (October to March). Some weekends and evenings required. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Applications
To apply, email detailed cover letter, resume, availability, salary expectations and references by email to info@rideauwildlife.org.
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