Marine Mammal Department Manager

Manage Vancouver Aquarium’s marine mammal department with leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on animal welfare expertise in a full-time position.The Curator of Marine Mammals oversees daily operations and long-term goals alongside the Director, Animal Care. This leadership role directs care protocols, training standards, facilities, collection management, research partnerships, and public programs. It also coordinates staff and collaborates with veterinary, life support, dive, and operations teams.Key Responsibilities:
Set one-to-five-year departmental goals with senior leadershipDevelop welfare, preventative healthcare, and training programsCoordinate collection planning, breeding, transfers, and introductionsLead safety, emergency preparedness, and risk managementOversee budgets, records, reporting, and administrative functionsRequirements:
Minimum 10 years hands-on marine mammal experienceMinimum five years supervisory experienceExcellent leadership, communication, and project management skillsCurrent diver certification and valid driver’s license requiredAbility to lift 50 pounds and work around water hazardsBring strategic department management, collection planning, and marine mammal care experience to Vancouver Aquarium leadership.
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