Winter 2010 Jobs
We anticipate hiring the following seasonal positions for the winter of 2010. Submit your application, complete with cover letter and resume by September 3, 2010.
Resumes can be submitted by:
Mail
Yukon Wildlife Preserve
Box 20191
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 7A2
Fax
867-633-2425
Email
clare@yukonwildlife.ca
In Person
Bring your resume in a sealed envelope to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve during business hours.
Winter Jobs:
1. Visitor Receptionist
Job Description:
The Visitor Receptionist will work with members of the public to ensure a positive experience while they are at the Yukon Wildlife Preserve. The Yukon Wildlife Preserve is a non-profit organization dedicated to education, conservation and research.
Duties will include:
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Greeting visitors and providing them with information on the Yukon Wildlife Preserve
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Processing cash transactions and completing daily cash outs
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Tracking visitor statistics
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Processing membership applications
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Light cleaning and maintenance duties
Qualifications:
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Standard First Aid Certificate
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Excellent communication and public speaking skills
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Good math skills
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Ability to speak a second language will be considered an asset.
This is an ideal position for a student. The Visitor Receptionist must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Work Term: September 2010 to April 2011
Hours of Work: Weekends 10 am until 4:30 pm (hours will vary with the season). Extended hours over Christmas and March Break
Rate of Pay: Starting at $10/hour
2. Winter Wildlife Interpreter
Job Description:
The Winter Wildlife Interpreter will work with visitors to the Yukon Wildlife Preserve to deliver interpreted tours and educational programs focused on northern wildlife, ecology and cultures. The Winter Wildlife Interpreter 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.
Duties Will Include:
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Delivering guided interpreted tours to members of the public
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Supporting the visitor receptionist with greeting visitors, processing cash transactions, membership applications and tracking visitor statistics
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Maintenance duties such as shoveling snow and maintaining tour vans
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Light cleaning duties
Qualifications:
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Valid Class 4 driver’s license
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Standard First Aid Certificate
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Excellent communication and public speaking skills
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Knowledge of northern animals and boreal ecology
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Experience delivering interpretive programs
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Ability to speak a second language will be considered an asset
The Winter Wildlife Interpreter must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Work Term: October 2010 to April 2011
Hours of Work: Weekends 11:30 am until 4:30 pm (hours will vary with the season). Extended hours over Christmas and March Break
Rate of Pay: $15-17/hour