3 Mar 2026

Zoo Animal Attendant

  • Greater Vancouver Zoo Ltd.
  • Anywhere
  • Job ID : 355901
  • Category : Other
  • Job Type : Full-Time
  • Salary : $22 Hourly
  • Anticipated Start Date : As soon as possible
  • Posting Date : 03 Mar 2026
  • Expiry Date : 30 Aug 2026

Description

Job Description

Employer: Greater Vancouver Zoo Ltd.

Greater Vancouver Zoo is looking for Zoo Animal Attendant in Aldergrove, BC location. The details are as follows:

Job title: Zoo Animal Attendant

NOC: 65220

Number of Positions: 1

Work Location: 5048  264th Street, Aldergrove, BC V4W 1N7

Language: English

Work Hours: 40 hours per week

Wages: 22 CAD per hour

Duration of Job: Full time, Permanent

Main duties

·      Prepare and distribute appropriate diets to animals according to established feeding schedules and nutritional guidelines.

·      Clean, sanitize, and maintain animal enclosures, cages, barns, pens, and surrounding areas to ensure a safe and hygienic environment.

·      Groom animals as required, including bathing, brushing, clipping, and general coat care.

·      Assist veterinarians and animal health technologists with routine health procedures, including examinations, vaccinations, and treatments.

·      Support breeding programs by assisting with the handling, care, and nurturing of animals, including newborn and young animals.

·      Observe, monitor, and accurately document animal behaviour, appetite, and overall condition; report any concerns to supervisors or veterinary staff.

·      Assist with animal restraint and handling during medical procedures or habitat transfers, following established safety protocols.

·      Participate in animal training and enrichment activities, including conditioning animals to respond to commands and behavioural cues to support husbandry and welfare practices.

·      Ensure compliance with zoo safety standards, animal welfare regulations, and workplace health and safety procedures.

 

Employment requirements

 

  • Completion of secondary school is required.
  • 1+ relevant experience is required.
  • Reliable and hard working

Others:

Position available and open to the Students, Youth, Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Apprentices

 

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How to Apply

How to Apply:

No phone calls please. Apply by dropping off your resume at the office of the address below. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.

5048 264 St, Aldergrove, BC V4W 1K4

Job Categories: Other. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 179 days.

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