Animal Care Team Member - Beluga Whale Sanctuary

About the role

The Beluga Whale Sanctuary is looking for animal care team members to care for its belugas and other aquarium animals, such as puffins. The work is not training for shows; it is helping whales that spent their lives in tanks find a more natural life in the ocean, while learning from experts along the way.

Key responsibilities

• Positive reinforcement training with belugas and other marine mammals
• Diet preparation and habitat maintenance
• Boat work and open water dives, including cold water conditions
• Talking with visitors through tours, feeding presentations and guest experiences
• Helping other departments such as admissions or maintenance when needed

Required profile

• Experience with positive reinforcement training of cetaceans or marine mammals
• Open water dive certification
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Good written and spoken English
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays and outside normal hours
• Good physical condition, able to lift at least 25 kg, work in cold water and spend time on a boat
• Must pass a background check, physical exam and open water swim test

Preferred qualifications

• Degree in zoology, biology or a related field
• Experience with life support systems and water quality
• Lab or vet tech experience
• Experience with aquarium animals or birds
• Boat captain license, drysuit or cold water dive certification, rescue dive certification, CPR/First Aid

What we offer

• Merlin Magic Pass: free tickets to all attractions worldwide for you, your family and friends each year
• Ride Pass: a Merlin Annual Pass (Gold edition) for you and 5 others
• Discounted rates at Merlin hotels globally
• Posted salary range of ISK kr578,923 per month