Wildlife Transport Driver

Position: Wildlife Transport Driver 

Time Period: Ongoing, for a minimum commitment of 6 months 

Hours: Two 3-hour shifts a month 

WILDNorth is seeking enthusiastic people who love wildlife, the outdoors, and have a strong desire to learn and work well in a team environment. WILDNorth is a non-partisan, charitable organization that provides compassionate care for injured and orphaned wildlife and educates the public on the importance of wildlife in our community. We provide a high standard of care to a wide variety of native and migratory species. Approximately 80% of our patients are wild birds (waterfowl, birds of prey, songbirds) and 20% small mammals (squirrels, porcupines, fox). 

Duties: 

Working under the supervision of the Helpline Manager, volunteers will assist with the following: 

All shifts will begin at home awaiting a phone call from a Helpline volunteer, you do not need to come into our wildlife hospital for the shift unless otherwise directed. 

Pick up wildlife from veterinarian clinics and transport directly to the Wildlife Hospital in Edmonton and surrounding area 

Safely transport injured and orphaned wildlife from the Wildlife Hospital to the Rehabilitation Centre 

Collect wildlife that has been contained from throughout Edmonton and the surrounding area and transport them to the Wildlife Hospital 

Respond to calls taken by our Helpline by driving to the area and assessing the situation and communicating with staff 

Volunteers are required to follow all WILDNorth policy, procedures and protocols. Volunteers will also interact and work with other facility volunteers, summer students and casual relief staff.