Full time
On-site
Brugelette
Aquarist Team Leader
Pairi Daiza is much more than a park: it is The Garden of the Worlds. Every day, thousands of visitors come here to experience something truly unique. Animals, nature, stones, human cultures… everything comes together in one place. But what truly makes the difference are the women and men who dedicate themselves to keeping this living heart beating.
Today, we are looking for an exceptional person to strengthen our Zoological Department.
Your responsibilities:
Team management and coordination: You lead and motivate a team of aquarists, ensuring their training, professional development, and well-being.
Animal welfare: You ensure that all animals under your responsibility live in an environment that meets the highest standards of welfare and safety.
Care and feeding management: You monitor feeding plans, ensure medical follow-up of animals in collaboration with the veterinary team, and guarantee compliance with care protocols.
Operational supervision: You ensure the smooth organisation of daily tasks, the maintenance of facilities, and compliance with hygiene and safety rules.
Continuous improvement: You actively contribute ideas to optimise procedures, improve habitat arrangements, and enhance animal welfare.
Collaboration and representation: You work closely with other departments (Communication, Human Resources, Zoological Management) and represent Pairi Daiza at international events.
Candidate profile:
Experience and education: You have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role and hold a degree in aquariology or an equivalent qualification.
Animal expertise: You have excellent knowledge of the animals under your care and are familiar with care and safety protocols.
Management skills: You are a recognised leader, able to manage a team, plan activities, and handle administrative follow-up with accuracy and efficiency.
Team development: You know how to delegate effectively and support your colleagues in their professional growth.
Continuous improvement mindset: You are eager to innovate and optimise existing practices.
Handling complex situations: You remain calm, responsive, and proactive when facing daily challenges.
Organisation and solution-oriented approach: Your structured and methodical way of working allows you to organise tasks efficiently.
Languages: You have a good command of French. Dutch and/or English would be an advantage.
Why join us?
We offer a unique and inspiring working environment at the heart of our Zoological Department, where every day brings new and enriching discoveries.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to the administrative management of our team and our animals, playing a key role in the smooth running of our department.
If you recognise yourself in this profile and are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Join us and be part of this exceptional adventure!
Number of hours per week
Full time
Job location
Domaine de Cambron, 7940 Brugelette, Belgique
About us
Pairi Daiza is an unrivalled zoological garden, whether as a day-trip destination or as a holiday destination.
Nearly 2.3 million people visit Pairi Daiza every year. Spanning 75 hectares, Pairi Daiza captures the beauty of the landscape while evoking the spirituality of its peoples. The enchanted Animal Kingdom is home to over 7,500 animals of 800 species, including 5 giant pandas and 20 elephants. But also thousands of rare plants and stones, as well as authentic buildings and handicrafts.
The combination of authentic buildings, flora and fauna immerses visitors in China, Indonesia, Benin, Togo, Antarctica, Australia, Northern Europe and Canada. These worlds have been recreated with respect for the arts and crafts of these regions and civilizations.
Pairi Daiza is a committed company that takes concrete action to protect and conserve species. Outside its walls, the Pairi Paiza Foundation is very active in favor of endangered species and their habitats.
Since 2018, Pairi Daiza has set itself the goal of being 100% green between 2030 and 2032.
