From: Phocid@aol.com MARINE MAMMAL REHABILITATOR / CLINIC MANAGER Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre (IWNCC) is a nonprofit society dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of marine mammals and other indigenous species. We are seeking a candidate for the position of Wildlife Rehabilitator/Clinic Manager. IWNCC is located in the Pacific Northwest, on Salt Spring Island, one of the largest of the Canadian gulf Islands. We are a small but very busy centre, situated in an outdoor setting on a forested 4-acre property. We rescue about 600 mammals and birds per season, including up to 100 Harbour Seal pups. Seasonal work hours are long and the work is fast-paced and physically demanding, however with the cross-discipline of avian, land and marine mammals, it is varied and fulfilling. The position reports to the Executive Director and is responsible for overseeing the care for our marine mammal, avian and terrestrial mammal patients. This includes coordinating rescues; diagnosis and critical care; hands-on daily animal husbandry, the leadership, training and supervision of interns and volunteers; maintaining the day-to-day running of the clinic such as procuring and managing inventory of supplies, equipment and medications, keeping accurate detailed records and liaising with industry professionals. The successful candidate must have hands-on rehabilitation experience at a SENIOR LEVEL. She/he must be experienced in examinations, diagnosis and treatment plus have proven supervisory and communications skills and be physically fit. Salary and benefits are negotiable and commensurate with experience. Small onsite accommodation is available as part of the employment package. IWNCC will facilitate required work permits should the successful applicant be non-Canadian. This position starts April 2006 Please send your CV & references to The Director, Island Wildlife Natural Care Centre, 322 Langs Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 1N3 Canada Or email iwncc@aol.com For more information regarding IWNCC go to www.sealrescue.org