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Do you have retail management experience and enjoy working with people? Join our team. Apply today. Gift Shop Manager Join Our Team! Gift Shop Manager The Organization: The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre is a world-class wildlife rehabilitation and education facility located in Errington, BC, on Vancouver Island. Founded in 1984 and overseen by a Board of Directors, Operations Manager and Executive Director, the North Island Wildlife Recovery Association (NIWRA) has continued to grow due to the dedication of staff, amazing volunteers and incredible community support. NIWRA is a not-for-profit registered charity that advocates for the well-being of Vancouver Island wildlife, and strives to educate the public about wildlife and related issues. The Position: The Gift Shop Manager will work under the direction of the Executive Director and Gift Shop Committee Board Member. The Gift Shop Manager must be professional in appearance and in all aspects of his/her work to emulate the high standards NIWRA sets. The Gift Shop is the first point of contact for the public visiting the centre. The Gift Shop Manager is directly responsible for the overall management and operation of the gift shop, including sales, profitability, purchasing, customer service, visual strategies, marketing, operations and inventory management. She/He provides leadership and guidance to gift shop volunteers that create an environment focused on NIWRA’s mission, customer satisfaction, maximum productivity, and profitability. Responsibilities are performed with considerable independence and reviewed periodically. Responsibilities: Prepare short and long-term goals and objectives and review them with the Executive Director and Gift Shop Committee Board Member Prepare monthly and quarterly reports to the Board of Directors Gift shop sales/ cashier duties Marketing Ensure gift shop POS system data is correct and up-to-date Data entry Work in collaboration with the bookkeeper to ensure all financial requirements are fulfilled Ensure purchases/expenditures comply with the annual budget Train and supervise gift shop volunteers Schedule gift shop volunteers to ensure appropriate coverage and cover vacant shifts as needed Be a constant sales floor presence to ensure excellent customer experience and maximum sales Open/Close the Centre Act as NIWRA host (greet and direct visitors) Organize/manage physical inventory checks Ensure the cleanliness of the gift shop and surrounding areas Merchandise displays Other duties as assigned Qualifications: This rewarding position requires a mature person who works well within a team and independently and can readily adapt to changing circumstances. It is physically demanding and requires attention to detail. College degree in business or related field an asset 3+ years experience in retail operation and shop management Proven track record in achieving sales results Strong communication skills, both verbal and written Superior customer service skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment Experience with retail merchandising and display management Proven success in working with people, preferably with volunteers Working knowledge of social media (Facebook) marketing Good stamina and health Capable of standing, walking, bending, lifting, reaching, moving supplies, setting up tables/chairs/displays, etc. Preferred Skills and Abilities: Proficient with Point of Sale (POS) systems and inventory management Excellent people/customer service skills Superior communication capabilities High-level problem solving skills Comfortable with public contact Pleasant telephone manners and ability to provide specific information Ability to multi-task and prioritize; well-organized, effective time management skills Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel Knowledge of inventory, security, staging, up-selling, promotion, advertising Excellent teamwork skills and good work ethic Compensation & Work Schedule: $40,000 to $50,000 per year commensurate with experience and education Benefits: Extended health benefits following a successful probation period Full-time position FORTY (40) hours per week, Tuesday to Saturday. May need to provide staffing back-up in an emergency or absence of volunteers. To apply: Please email a cover letter, your resume and two professional references via email to wildlife@niwra.org Attention: Joyce Lee . Please write "Gift Shop Manager" in the subject line. We appreciate all applications, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We reserve the right to close the vacancies early depending on the number of applications received, so you are encouraged to submit your details as soon as possible if you are interested.

GIVE/VOLUNTEER > Leaving a Gift to NIWRA in Your Will Leaving a Gift to NIWRA in Your Will It's easy. It won't cost you a thing. You can secure the future of wild animals for generations to come! A Gift to NIWRA in Your Will Saves Lives ! No matter the size of your estate, you can make a world of difference in the lives of Vancouver Island wildlife. Ready to Save Lives? Learn How We're Here to Help If you have already included NIWRA in your Will, or plan to do so, please call Joyce to arrange a visit so we can thank you in person. Joyce Lee Executive Director 250-248-8534 ext 4 joyce.lee@niwra.org Charitable Business Number: 11906 0549 RR0001

Terms & Conditions By using this website and/or placing an order you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions set out below. At NIWRA, we want our supporters to feel happy and satisfied with their purchases. Therefore, each product offered for sale has a detailed description so that you know exactly what you are purchasing. Please ensure that you thoroughly check the item description before you buy it. If you have any questions or queries regarding an item, please contact us at 250-248-8534 or wildlife@niwra.org . Order Information To order, please read through each item description carefully before adding it to the shopping cart by using the “Add to Cart” button. When you have finished shopping, you can review and/or modify your purchases in the Cart on the top of the Checkout page. If you are happy with the contents of your Cart, you can then proceed further down the Checkout page where you will be asked for the Donor's Address, Recipient's Address (if different from Donor's Address), adoption certificate information and whether or not you would like to subscribe to our newsletter. Continue further down the Checkout page to view your 'Final Order Confirmation,' which reflects the order that will be sent to both NIWRA and PayPal. (If you wish to modify your purchases at this point, you must return to the top of the page and make changes to the Cart.) Please remember to check the "Terms and Conditions" box on the Checkout page before clicking the “Proceed to PayPal” button. You will then be taken to the PayPal secure site to make the payment. Please note that NIWRA does not have any access to your bank or card details. These are held solely at the PayPal secure payment site. Therefore, any trouble with PayPal payments will need to be resolved through PayPal. The only details we request are those appearing on the Checkout page. If you select the option to 'Create an account,' these details will be stored securely on our server using Secure Socket Layer protocol (SSL). This will allow you to return to our site, log in, then access past Orders as well as modify Addresses and Account Details on the My Account page. All prices stated on this website are in Canadian dollars. We only ship to addresses in Canada. You will receive a confirmation e-mail from NIWRA outlining your purchase details and from PayPal about your payment once you have completed your transaction. Payment NIWRA uses PayPal for all its ordering and online payments. PayPal is a safe and secure payment gateway that accepts credit and debit card payments. PayPal no longer requires you to have an account with them to use their services, which means you can use them like any other secure payment gateway using your credit or debit cards. PayPal handles all of NIWRA's payments and is secure and safe. They use 128-bit encryption which is the highest level commercially available. What is PayPal? PayPal is a third-party payment processor that enables online credit and debit card payments over a secure system. PayPal automatically encrypts your confidential information in transit from your computer to theirs using Secure Socket Layer protocol (SSL) with an encryption length of 128-bits (the highest level commercially available). Once your information reaches PayPal, it resides on a server that is heavily guarded. PayPal servers are not directly connected to the internet in order to protect your details. Only PayPal has access to your confidential credit/debit card details. No credit or debit card details are ever seen by NIWRA. For more information regarding payments via PayPal, please read PayPal's security information . Presentation Each product purchased will be presented as outlined on the product description page. Shipping and Handling charges are added to the purchase price if the purchase is being mailed. Delivery Purchases are usually dispatched within 7 working days from receipt of Paypal payment or sooner if we are able. Any inquiries regarding the shipping of your package may be made by contacting NIWRA directly at 250-248-8534. Delivery/handling charges will be added to the purchase of the adoption package. Local pickup is free. Please call NIWRA (250-248-8534) to arrange a pickup time.

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We Need a New Building for Our Songbirds! Each year, we admit hundreds of ill, injured or orphaned birds. Although our current building has served us for many years, it had become dilapidated and must be torn down and replaced. With only a few months until the busy baby bird season, we must build soon. WE NEED YOUR HELP to build a new centre with improvements that will enable us to care for our little birds from nestling to fledgling to release. Help us make sure every little bird gets the expert care it needs from rescue to release. Songbird Rehabilitation Centre Fundraiser Ways to Help Build Our New Songbird Rehabilitation Centre Bid on This Painting Click above image to enlarge Guardian of Time is a Gallery Wrapped Canvas Long time NIWRA supporter and international artist, Michael Schutte, donated a special painting for our fundraiser. Michael spent years developing his style of Romantic Realism by studying famous Dutch artists. We are accepting donation bids on this painting until Tuesday, December 15th at 12:00 noon. Painting can be viewed at Bear Den Gift Shop at NIWRA (open daily 9am - 4:30pm) Value: $2500.00 Starting Bid: $1000.00 Bidding Increments: $500 Email Joyce: wildlife@niwra.org to place your bid. Check our Homepage for current highest bid. The winning donor will be notified and arrangements for payment and pickup can be made once bidding ends. "Guardian of Time" | Depicts an owl and Medieval Dutch Sun Clock (Zonnewijzer) Rich, warm palette | 24" wide by 36" high Guardian Painting Other Ways to Donate * All Donations Welcome * All Donors of $500 or more will have their name engraved on our Songbird Rehabilitation Centre plaque In Person You can come to the Gift Shop desk at NIWRA and make your donation in person. Let us know it is for the songbirds. Online You can make an online donation directly to NIWRA at CanadaHelps. Donate at CanadaHelps Over the Phone If you prefer not to make payments online, we will happily take donations over the phone by credit card. 250-248-8534 ext 3. Please let staff know your donation is for the songbirds. By Mail Or you could send a cheque to: NIWRA Box 364 1240 Leffler Rd. Errington, BC V0R 1V0 Please write 'Songbird' on bottom of the cheque.

GIVE/VOLUNTEER > Animal Care Internship Animal Care Internship Join The Team Fun! Exciting! Rewarding! Animal Care Internship (Full-time, Spring & Summer unpaid position) The Organization: North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre, a world-class wildlife rehabilitation centre, located in Errington, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, cares for ill, injured and orphaned wildlife, and educates the public on wildlife and environmental issues. The Position: The North Island Wildlife Recovery Association (NIWRA) Intern will enjoy a unique opportunity to be part of a team supporting the work of a world class wildlife rehabilitation and education facility. The NIWRA intern will further their own growth by learning, sharing and applying new skills that enhance daily operations at the Centre. Open to both international and local applicants Position requires an eight-week minimum work period Accommodation is a large RV onsite with kitchen, shower and access to laundry Duties: Volunteers and interns are the backbone of our organization. The position works under the direction and support of the Animal Care staff. It includes enclosure cleaning, food preparation (raw meat is processed and fed so no weak stomachs allowed!), feeding, laundry, participating in maintenance projects and interacting and educating visitors. There is no standard workday in wildlife rehabilitation, which creates a stimulating and interesting opportunity. Provide excellent care to all non-releasable and rehabilitation animals Assist with evaluating patient progress and release eligibility Assist with restraint, exams and treatment of animals Admit patients and accurately complete associated paperwork Occasionally assist with euthanasia Maintain high standards of cleanliness in hospital, kitchen and animal housing areas Requirements: This rewarding position requires a mature person that works well within a team and independently and can readily adapt to changing circumstances. It is physically demanding and requires attention to detail. Must be able to communicate fluently in English Must be at least 19 years of age Must have medical insurance Must have a Tetanus vaccination Must be able to work in all weather conditions Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 lbs (work is quite physical and moderately labour intensive) Must be able to work 5 days a week, days off may or may not be consecutive Must be willing to work flexible shifts depending on needs Must be reliable and dependable Previous wildlife rehabilitation or animal handling experience is an asset, but not strictly required INTERNSHIPS ARE STRICTLY VOLUNTEER POSITIONS. YOU WILL NOT BE PAID ANY MONIES OR EXPENSES, BUT YOU WILL RECEIVE ACCOMMODATIONS IF YOU ARE FROM OUT-OF-TOWN. (You may have to share accommodations with another intern.) Extra days off: We are willing to be flexible to work with your schedule, however your commitment is to volunteer your time 5 days a week with 2 days off. Requesting extra days off puts a strain on our schedule. Shifts are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm or 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. You must supply your own food. If you are NOT a Canadian Citizen, you must have financial means/credit card/cash in case you need to go to a medical clinic. North Island Wildlife Recovery Association will not be responsible for medical expenses. Internships are a minimum eight weeks or more in length. View Printable Format To apply: Please email cover letter, availability dates, resume, 2 references and at least one letter of recommendation to wildlife@niwra.org Attention Joyce Lee . Please write Animal Care Intern Position in the subject line. We appreciate all applications, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We reserve the right to close the vacancies early depending on the number of applications received, so encourage you to submit your details as soon as possible if you are interested.

NIWRA Market Annual Passes Adult Annual Pass | $45 Child Annual Pass | $18 Adoption Animals Quick View Blizzard (White Raven) Quick View Oliver (Barred Owl) Quick View Dougal (Raven) Quick View Casey (Bald Eagle) Quick View Rae (Black Bear) > See all Adoption Animals Bear Den Gifts bear-den-gifts NEW! NIWRA Gift Card Bear Shares | $50 each Wellness to Wilderness DVD | $5

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