Wildlife Assistant - Canada Summer Jobs (3 positions)
POSITION: Wildlife Assistant - Canada Summer Jobs (3 open positions)
STATUS: Temporary, Full-time Position - May 1st to August 31st, 2026
SHIFT: Various Shifts – 37.5 hours per week (morning or evening, 7 days a week)
LOCATION: Wild Arc - Victoria, BC
CLASSIFICATION: CUPE 50
WAGE: Hourly
CLOSING DATE: March 13th, 2026 (Midnight EST)
We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading our Foundational Principles on our website. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission, vision and values.
Other Job requirements: The HRSDC Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program may fund some of these positions. Please feel free to apply even if you do not meet the Canada Summer Jobs requirements. CSJ criteria including:
• must be between 15-30 years of age at the start of employment and looking for career-related experience
• must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,
• must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations (proof required)
NOTE – The following groups are encouraged to self-identify as this has been identified as a local priority in the constituency by Canada Summer Jobs.
Indigenous youth
Racialized youth
Black youth
Youth with disabilities
Youth in a rural, remote, northern or fly-in community
Youth in an official language minority community
2SLGBTQI+ youth
The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team in an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference! Please read below for additional details and let us know if you have the skills and experience we are looking for by submitting your application.
About the Position:
The Wildlife Assistant will participate in all duties and the daily operation of the centre, including the supervision of volunteers in rehabilitation of wildlife, in addition to maintenance of the facilities. By telephone and in person, this position will promote the BC SPCA philosophy and mandate with respect to wildlife and animal welfare. This position will work in a humane, professional, and responsible manner, and encourage by teaching and example, other staff and volunteers to show the same qualities. This position will maintain operations to BC SPCA Wild ARC guidelines in conjunction with IWRC/NWRA minimum standards for wildlife rehabilitation.
Some specific duties:
Perform duties as required including answering phone calls, interacting with the public, veterinarians, government, etc. in order to maintain centre operations
Rescue and transport wildlife
Pick up supplies and donations as required
Liaise with other rehabilitation organizations and perform regular research to ensure highest standards of animal care; stay abreast of current wildlife rehabilitation practices
Ensure facility hygiene and adherence to health and safety protocols
Assist with coordination of volunteers
Maintain detailed records including patient-files, care instructions, and patient log book; perform data entry of files and analysis of records
Assist in all daily animal care duties
Attend and participate in team meetings, training, workshops and other projects as required
Work shifts as required and perform other related duties as assigned by Wild ARC Management or Rehabilitation Staff
Qualifications you need to have:
Minimum 1 year of post-secondary studies in Biological Sciences, Conservation or Environmental Studies, Animal Care, or relevant field
Basic animal care experience with wild mammals and birds
Basic knowledge of natural history, identification, and behaviour of BC wildlife species; familiar with provincial and federal government wildlife regulations and rehabilitation permit requirements
Strong teamwork skills and work ethic
Excellent communication skills including telephone and public speaking
Capable of handling a demanding workload and long hours; work weekends and statutory holidays as required
Ability to work in all types of outdoor conditions
Comfortable working with potentially hazardous conditions, such as contact with parasites, zoonotic diseases, dangerous animals, and chemicals
Requires substantial physical labour (must be able to lift 50 pounds)
Must be vaccinated for tetanus (and rabies preferred)
Must be able to work in emergency situations, such as oil spills, on short notice
Good physical stamina and health
Intermediate level of computer literacy
Access to vehicle use daily (Wild ARC is not on a direct transit route)
Valid Class N or 5 BC Drivers’ License and driver’s abstract
How to apply:
If you are interested in joining our team and are legally entitled to work in Canada, we would like to hear from you. Follow link to apply: https://spca.bc.ca/about-us/careers/
We thank you for your interest in the BC SPCA, however; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.
The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BN 11881 9036 RR0001