Team: Career Pathways Program, Human Resources
Rate of Pay: $18.74 per hour
Category: Grant
Duration: 12 weeks, September-December 2026 (Non-Permanent)
Hours of Work: Up to 35 hours per week (including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the program)
Number of Positions Open: 4
Looking for a career with a dynamic organization that is committed to protecting wildlife? We are interested in dedicated individuals who are positive, enthusiastic, and passionate about connecting people, animals, conservation science and traditional knowledge to fight extinction. Your Toronto Zoo makes animal well-being a priority in all operations and shows respect for all wildlife.
Apply Online by July 17, 2026.
Position Purpose: The Climate Action Learning and Leadership (CALL) Program supports individuals from equity-deserving groups by creating career pathways in the fields of conservation and environmental science. Interns will join a peer cohort and explore a variety of departments across the Zoo, gaining exposure to the wide range of roles that support conservation, education, and animal care. Interns will have the opportunity for short-term placement in one of the available Zoo areas during this internship, based on their interests and operational capacity. They will work on group and individual projects based on climate and conservation. Through this experience, interns will develop professional skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, organization, and public engagement, while building awareness of wildlife conservation and climate action. This position will assist and provide support in implementing our Zoo’s current Strategic Plan.
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Must have completed high school, OSSD, or equivalent.
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Previous successful work or volunteer experience preferred.
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Interest in conservation and taking positive action to combat climate change.
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Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
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Ability to share and present information with guests and community in a courteous manner
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Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
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Well-developed interpersonal skills, along with strong communications skills
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Working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health & Safety Act and WHMIS legislation an asset.
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Must be knowledgeable in the use of computerized programs and systems as well as an interest in learning social media platforms.
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Must be able to work weekends, shifts and holidays as scheduled.
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Capable of meeting the physical requirements of the position. Some experiences may involve lifting and bending.
This position is funded by the following grants: NSERC (Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada) PromoScience Program and CASC (Canadian Association of Science Centres) Action to Impact Funding Program. As a condition of the CASC Action to Impact Funding Program, applicants must be between 18 and 21 years old at the time of hire. We welcome applications from candidates who meet this eligibility requirement.
In our ongoing commitment to supporting a diverse workforce, applications are particularly encouraged from those who belong to the Government of Canada’s employment equity designated groups: women, Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, Métis), persons with disabilities and members of racialized groups/members of racialized communities. Applicants from other traditionally marginalized communities (i.e., 2SLGBTQ+) are also encouraged to apply. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities to fully participate in the recruitment process.
While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate may be required to provide a police reference check and/or driver’s abstract, at their own expense as a condition of employment. Candidates may be required to take a written and/or practical examination relevant to the position.
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