Wednesday, October 25, 2017

AQUARIST



AQUARIST
  
The job holder is responsible for the daily care of all the animals within the Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo.

Key Accountabilities:

Animal Care:
  
  • Provides assistance to the Lead Aquarist Assists the Curator, Assistant Curator, Senior Supervisor, and Supervisors in maintaining animal care in the highest level of quality.
  • Follows established written standards and protocols for all exhibits to ensure the highest standards for water quality, operational efficiency, cleanliness and animal health where sustain.
  • Performs daily routine of cleaning, maintenance, feeding and other husbandry activities.
  • Ensures that all aquarium exhibits and Life Support System areas are checked.

Reports:

  • Provides feedback to superiors on improvements to animal care, Life Support System, exhibits and activities/protocols.
  • Provides report on the issues and gives assistance on the implementation of actions to rectify any faulty equipment.
  • Identifies and reports to the supervisor on problems related to animal health or water quality.
  • Provides assistance in developing action plan on proper manner of handling animal care and treatment.
  • Maintains all curatorial areas so they are safe and clean.
  • Assists the Supervisor in maintaining an inventory of supplies, equipment and animal food items.
  • Provides assistance in ongoing aquarium research projects, both internally and externally.
  • Undertakes diving for maintenance, feeds, etc.
  • Ensures adherence to company diving safety protocols and procedures.
  • Maintains documentation and databases for diving, livestock (animal health and behaviour, acquisitions and mortalities), water quality, etc, where asked.
  • Completes assigned tasks within given deadlines.


Customer Services:


Delivers extraordinary customer service to all aquarium guests and other customers and ensures high level of customer service

Adherence to Policies and Procedures:


Behaves in line with the code of conduct and adheres to the applicable company policy & procedures

Job Context:

Qualifications, Experience & Skills:


Qualification:


Higher School degree in Biology, preferably Marine Biology or Oceanography
Open Water SCUBA certification from a recognized training agency.

Experience:


Minimum 3-4 years of experience in related field
Experience in maintaining an aquarium.

Skills:

Good computer skills preferable.
Current Dubai driver’s license preferable.
Basic English Language skills required.
Communicate clearly and precisely (written & oral).

To apply please click HERE














Peter Dickinson
Independent International Zoo Consultant
      


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