Erie Wildlife Rescue

Wildlife Rehabilitation Experts

(519) 735-3919

Events

Upcoming This Month:

  • Summer Job Deadline #1, April 15, 2026 - N/A

Calendar

Events in April 2026–March 2027

  • Summer Job Deadline #1

    Category: General Summer Job Deadline #1

    N/A
    April 15, 2026

    Join the EWR team for the Summer, and learn what it takes to care for wild animals.

    EWR is looking for people who enjoy working in a fast-paced, group setting and who want to increase their knowledge about wildlife and wildlife rehabilitation. Positions are dependent on a successful funding application under the Canada Summer Jobs program. Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment and legally entitled to work in Canada. Positions are not restricted to students returning to school.
    Qualifications: Ability to work with minimal supervision. Dependable and punctual. Ability to follow through on instructions, learn new skills and take initiative. Good organizational and problem-solving skills. Works well with others. Interest in biology and wildlife/animal behaviour suggested. Training provided. Proof of Tetanus vaccination required. Volunteer experience with EWR an asset.
    Job Description for Animal Care Worker:
    Animal husbandry; tasks related to the care of a variety of wildlife housed in-centre i.e. cage cleaning, food preparation, feeding wildlife and clean-up, some animal handling. Recordkeeping; document feedings and procedures. Some Building Maintenance; clean-up of caging areas and other work spaces. 35 hours per week for 8 weeks has been requested.
    Job Description for Administrative Assistant/Animal Care:
    Assisting with administration of EWR activities including preparation of EWR documents, data entry, and filing. Includes direct contact with public submitting wildlife for care, and answering inquiries from the public. Some animal husbandry tasks as required; cage cleaning, food preparation, feeding wildlife and clean-up. 30 hours per week for 8 weeks has been requested.
    Wage requested: $17.75
    Availability: Some weekends and evenings required. Start dates to be determined.
    Submit cover letter and resume to: Erie Wildlife Rescue, 11168 Tecumseh Rd E Windsor, ON N8R 1A8
    OR email in PDF format to: ewr@bellnet.ca
    Deadline for applications: #1....April 15, 2026 #2....June 1, 2026
    Inquiries: Contact EWR by leaving a message at (519) 735-3919 or by email at ewr@bellnet.ca. Be sure to include your name and telephone number and/or email address.

     

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  • Summer Job Deadline #2

    Category: General Summer Job Deadline #2

    N/A
    June 1, 2026

    Join the EWR team for the Summer, and learn what it takes to care for wild animals.

    EWR is looking for people who enjoy working in a fast-paced, group setting and who want to increase their knowledge about wildlife and wildlife rehabilitation. Positions are dependent on a successful funding application under the Canada Summer Jobs program. Must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment and legally entitled to work in Canada. Positions are not restricted to students returning to school.
    Qualifications: Ability to work with minimal supervision. Dependable and punctual. Ability to follow through on instructions, learn new skills and take initiative. Good organizational and problem-solving skills. Works well with others. Interest in biology and wildlife/animal behaviour suggested. Training provided. Proof of Tetanus vaccination required. Volunteer experience with EWR an asset.
    Job Description for Animal Care Worker:
    Animal husbandry; tasks related to the care of a variety of wildlife housed in-centre i.e. cage cleaning, food preparation, feeding wildlife and clean-up, some animal handling. Recordkeeping; document feedings and procedures. Some Building Maintenance; clean-up of caging areas and other work spaces. 35 hours per week for 8 weeks has been requested.
    Job Description for Administrative Assistant/Animal Care:
    Assisting with administration of EWR activities including preparation of EWR documents, data entry, and filing. Includes direct contact with public submitting wildlife for care, and answering inquiries from the public. Some animal husbandry tasks as required; cage cleaning, food preparation, feeding wildlife and clean-up. 30 hours per week for 8 weeks has been requested.
    Wage requested: $17.75
    Availability: Some weekends and evenings required. Start dates to be determined.
    Submit cover letter and resume to: Erie Wildlife Rescue, 11168 Tecumseh Rd E Windsor, ON N8R 1A8
    OR email in PDF format to: ewr@bellnet.ca
    Deadline for applications: #1....April 15, 2026 #2....June 1, 2026
    Inquiries: Contact EWR by leaving a message at (519) 735-3919 or by email at ewr@bellnet.ca. Be sure to include your name and telephone number and/or email address.

     

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How You Can Help …

Erie Wildlife Rescue needs your help to be able to rescue, take care of, and rehabilitate animals in need. We love financial donations, but we also accept items from our Wish List. We can also use your time and special skills as a Volunteer and a Member.

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Phone: 519-735-3919

PLEASE DO NOT ... bring animals to the centre without calling first. Phone first! No emails.