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Job Title | Animal Care Staff |
Department | Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat |
Location | Cochrane, Ontario |
Immediate Supervisor | Manager, Polar Bear Habitat |
Rate of Pay | $21.43 – $23.34 |
Benefits | Benefits and Defined Benefit Pension |
Hours of Work | 40 hours per week including holidays and weekends |
Position Status | Permanent, Unionized |
Application Deadline | Friday, June 19th, 2026 |
The Town of Cochrane is currently accepting applications to join the Animal Care Team at the Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat (PBH). PBH is the only center in the world dedicated solely to polar bears in human care. Our mission is to provide exceptional care, inspire through engagement and contribute to polar bear conservation projects.
Reporting to the Manager of the Polar Bear Habitat, the position is responsible for providing exceptional day-to-day care for our bears, which includes cleaning and upkeep of bear areas, enrichment creation and implementation, provision of veterinary care and medications as directed by the veterinary team, and behavioural training and observation. Animal Care Staff also deliver interpretive and educational public presentations and tours, both in person and virtually, and have the opportunity to participate in research projects when available.
Thank you for your interest. We encourage qualified candidates to email their resume and cover letter to HR@cochraneontario.com on or before June 19th, 2026. A copy of the full job description can be found on the bottom of this ad.
The Town of Cochrane is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA). If you need accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please call (705) 272-4361.
Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection Privacy Act.
We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a vacant position and will be open until filled. AI will not be used in the selection process.
Saturday, March 8th and Sunday, March 9th, 2025
Fifth Street will be closed from intersection of 7th to 8th Avenue
and east side of 9th to 11th Avenue
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