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Position: Diver/Show Diver
Facility: Ripleys Aquarium of Canada Reports to: Director Husbandry and Dive Safety Officer
Job Purpose: The Show Diver is primarily responsible for providing the guests with an exhilarating show experience through performance diving or narration of various dive shows as well as in-water guest programs. This position answers to the Dive Operations Manager and the Director of Husbandry.
Please remember that due to the nature of our business we work when others play in an attraction that is open 365 days of the year!You will be expected to be regularly available to work any shift during before or after these hours of operation.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following tasks:
- Performs energetic educational and entertaining dive shows for guests.
- Adheres to all dive guidelines set forth by the Dive Safety Board.
- Must have knowledge of all exhibits including the animal life that is in each exhibit.
- Assists husbandry staff in cleaning and tank maintenance.
- Assists the husbandry staff in food prep and animal care.
Required Qualifications:
- Certified to SCUBA dive by a nationally recognized training organization such as PADI and be a Rescue Diver Dive Master or Instructor.
- Must be First Aid and CPR certified or willing to be certified.
- Need to be outgoing energetic have great public speaking skills and understand good customer service.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Oxygen Administration Certified.
- WHIMIS Certified.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 25kgs and ability to bend stoop and kneel in order to prepare equipment and assist with diver suiting.
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Team player with a passion for work.
- Must be willing/able to work flexible hours including weekends evenings and holidays.
Pay Rate:$19.06/hourly
Ripleys Aquarium of Canada is dedicated to providing an atmosphere free from barriers in order to promote equity and diversity and will ensure the full participation and advancement of members of protected groups which include but are not limited to women Indigenous persons members of visible minority groups LGBTQ2S individuals and persons with disabilities. Ripleys Aquarium of Canada is committed to ensuring that its hiring process is fair and equitable for all persons.
Ripleys Aquarium of Canada is committed to accessibility and to protecting the human rights of all persons in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontarios Human Rights Code. We invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment who may contribute to further diversification of our organization. As such Ripleys Aquarium of Canada will provide reasonable accommodation for any applicant as requested during the recruitment process. Please contact us at if you require assistance with the accommodation process.
Ripleys Aquarium of Canada uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology tools (including ADP Workforce Now) to assist in the screening assessment or selection of applicants as part of the recruitment process for this position. Please note that hiring decisions are made by department managers and human resource personnel.
Thank you for your interest in Ripleys Aquarium of Canada! Only those selected for an interview will be contacted further.
