Position: Senior Aquarist

Facility: Ripley's Aquarium of Canada

Job Purpose:

The Senior Aquarist role is curatorial in nature with direct management of staff and programs, as well as oversight of exhibits. We are seeking a motivated, team-oriented individual who will be responsible for a variety of marine and freshwater aquarium life support systems and their associated animals. Other duties include ordering animals, equipment and supplies, the collection of animals from local and remote collecting sites, transport of animals and the operation of animal transport trailers and equipment.

Please remember that due to the nature of our business, we work when others play in an attraction that is open 365 days of the year! You will be expected to be regularly available to work any shift during, before or after these hours of operation.

Qualifications for this job include:

• Degree in Biology, Marine Biology, Aquaculture or related field.
• Five years' experience as a curator/aquarist preferably in a public aquarium.
• Knowledge/experience with AZA/CAZA standards and practices is an asset.
• Experience and good working knowledge of water quality parameters and testing.
• Experience and good working knowledge of life support systems to include filters (sand and cartridge), pumps, ozone generators and fractionators.
• Knowledge of the taxonomy of marine and freshwater fishes and invertebrates.
• Experience with quarantine and holding protocols for aquatic animals.
• Experience with necropsy procedures and techniques.
• The ability to develop and present husbandry animal research findings to professional meetings and workshops.
• Ontario Class G driver's license or equivalent and ability drive a company vehicle.
• Valid Open Water SCUBA certification or higher.
• Ability to pass a dive physical for the purposes of aquarium diving.
• Valid passport and ability to travel to United States.
• Excellent observational, computer and written skills.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. and able to work in Aquarium back areas which requires climbing, stooping, kneeling, etc.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays and travel for extended periods of time, including periods on call.

Thank you for your interest in Ripley's Aquarium of Canada!