Aquarium & Education Naturalist/Interpreter

Location: Fundy Discovery Aquarium, The Huntsman Marine Science Centre, St. Andrews, NB
Commitment: Up to 37.5 hours per week anticipated from May through August 2025, including weekends and statutory holidays with some changes expected based on activities that will be communicated in advance.
Rate of Pay: Range starting at $15.50 per hour based on education and experience. A limited number of single occupancy affordable shared housing units may be available for use on a first come-first serve basis.

The Huntsman Marine Science Centre is a not-for-profit charity organization with a focus on ocean conservation and marine education and research. The Fundy Discovery Aquarium operates seasonally from May - October providing visitation and hands-on experiences for over 30,000 visitors annually. Huntsman Marine also provides young explorer summer camp opportunities and recently launched Huntsman Marine Experiences™ to provide greater interaction across a range of marine biology related activities for tourists to St. Andrews. We are looking for active ocean stewards to join our team this summer, who are passionate about the Bay of Fundy and are interested in furthering their education in marine science.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret live and static exhibits for the guests, including our interpretive touch tank(s).
• Lead guided tours for schools and private groups of all ages.
• Deliver various scheduled Creature Feature presentations to engage with guests about Bay of Fundy species.
• Lead various scheduled Huntsman Marine Experiences™, including Tidal Trek Beach Crab Grab and Walk Between the Tides, which are shoreline exploration programs.
• Provide support to deliver our hands-on youth camps, Young Explorer Days and Weeks.
• Assist with husbandry tasks, such as food preparation for animals and cleaning animal exhibits.
• Assist with routine cleaning of static exhibits and visitor areas.
• Assist with limited Aquarium operations, including opening and closing tasks, emptying garbage on grounds and in bathrooms etc.
• Remain professional, friendly, and passionate at all times.
• Maintain a neat, tidy, and organized work environment at all times.
• Work both independently and within a cohesive team to deliver programs that result in an exceptional guest experience.
• Ensure all health, safety and security procedures are adhered.
• Assist in any other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

• Passionate to pursue a career in marine biology, outdoor recreation, teaching, or a related field.
• Proven initiative and self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a group setting as an effective team player.
• Enjoy working with youth and public speaking to convey information.
• Enjoy working in an outdoor setting in various weather conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, time management and customer service skills.
• Effective oral communication skills in English.
• Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Eligible to work in Canada.
• Must complete a police criminal records check, including vulnerable sector, prior to start date.

Additional Assets:

• Enrolled, currently obtaining, or graduated from a university or college in marine biology, outdoor recreation, teaching, or a related field.
• Ability to communicate in French.
• Experience handling and caring for marine animals.

Review of applications will begin for interviews and selection as of March 4, 2025 following candidate submission of a single electronic file that includes cover letter, resume and three references (including e-mail and telephone number) to:

HR Office
Huntsman Marine Science Centre
1 Lower Campus Road, St. Andrews, NB E5B 2L7
Email: [email protected]