Category: Internship
Deadline: March 01, 2025
Position: Data Intern @ Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Time Period: May-August
Hours: 20 – 40 hrs/ week
Minimum commitment: 4 months
Location: Parkland County Rehabilitation Centre
WILDNorth operates out of two facilities. This internship will operate out of the Parkland County Rehabilitation Centre. Our Rehabilitation Centre is ~5 minutes north of Spruce Grove and inaccessible by public transit.
WILDNorth is seeking enthusiastic people who love wildlife and the outdoors, have a strong desire to learn and can work well in a team environment to assist us in maintaining the best care possible for our many patients.
About Us:
WILDNorth is a non-partisan, charitable organization that provides compassionate care for injured, orphaned, and contaminated wildlife and educates the public on the importance of wildlife in our community. We offer a high standard of care to various native and migratory species. Approximately 80% of our patients are wild birds (waterfowl, birds of prey, songbirds), and 20% are small mammals (squirrels, porcupines, skunks, foxes).
Duties:
Working under the supervision of the Director of WILDCare, WILDCare Manager, and appropriately identified staff, data interns will:
• Primary Role: Work with the WRMD patient database to ensure accurate and timely updates to patient disposition, location, and treatment notes. WRMD is an online patient management software that allows us to keep track of many different aspects of care. This internship will focus most of its time on collecting information from patient charts and updating this database. There will also be ample opportunity to take part in animal care, of which the following duties encompass.
• Prepare species-specific diets; set up and take down captive care enclosures; administer some medical treatments; maintain daily records.
• Complete and track daily feedings, including hand-feeding young patients (As frequently as every 15min)
• Assist in general facility cleaning, including patient enclosures, laundry, sweeping/mopping floors, washing dishes, and disinfecting counters/sinks.
• Assist staff in maintaining a safe and professional environment.
• Lift and carry items up to 40 lbs, including garbage and recycling (Non-essential; please let us know if this will be an issue for you).
• Maintain a positive working relationship with coworkers, staff, and volunteers.
• Additional duties as requested.
Interns are required to follow all policies, procedures and protocols at WILDNorth to ensure a high standard of animal care. Interns will also regularly interact and work with other facility volunteers, summer students, and casual relief staff.
Conditions:
All positions are voluntary, no salary is offered. Housing and transportation is not provided.
Qualifications:
• 18 years or older
• Current tetanus vaccination
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Be motivated, flexible, and patient in a highly demanding work environment
• Criminal record check
• Must provide references
Assets:
• Experience with data management and proficiency with various computer software.
• Experience or coursework in biological or environmental sciences, wildlife rehabilitation or management, veterinary medicine, animal welfare or husbandry.
• Rabies vaccination is an asset (Not required!)
Benefits & Skill Development for the Intern:
This internship is an incredible opportunity to learn about natural history in a unique environment, whether pursuing experience for a career or for anyone interested in nature, wildlife, and conservation.
• Species identification/life history, habitat enrichment, and proper husbandry techniques
• Animal handling, tube feeding, dosage calculations, and administering medication
• Further your career or educational goals
• Orientation and training provided
• Learning job skills and teamwork
• Mentorship and friendships with like-minded people
• Certificate of completion of internship provided
Application Process:
1. Fill in an application form here
2. Submit application
3. Respond to the confirmation email with your resume and references.
WILDNorth’s staff thanks you for your interest in our volunteer internship program. All applicants will go through an application, screening, and interview process. Successful candidates will then attend an orientation and onsite training.
Note: Current or previous WILDNorth volunteers and interns are welcome to apply!