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Keeper and animal caretaker

Ville de Dunkerque · Local government

En français : Gardien soigneur

This job in plain words

This job in Dunkerque is about caring for animals and maintaining aquariums. It also includes welcoming visitors, ticket sales and educational workshops.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Civil servants and contract staff can apply, as the entry-level grade of category C allows hiring without a competitive exam. People recognised as disabled workers can also be hired on contract.

Category
Category C (staff)
Diploma
Two-year degree (bac+2) · Bac+2 diploma in aquarium animal care desired
Experience
Experienced
Contract
Open to civil servants (titulaires) and contract staff. Contract length not stated.

The profile they want:

  • Knowledge of aquarium keeping and how an aquarium works.
  • Good people skills and comfortable with the public.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Available and motivated.

What you would do

  • Feed the animals and watch their health.
  • Maintain aquariums, pumps, filters and lights.
  • Collect animals from the wild.
  • Manage orders and keep the site clean.
  • Welcome visitors and manage ticket sales.
  • Run educational workshops and watch over visits.

How to apply

Apply through the Ville de Dunkerque website, in the job offers section.

Good to know:

  • Hours: 8:30 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 18:00.
  • Presence required on weekends and public holidays.
  • Remote work not possible.
  • The text also mentions 05/10/2025, which differs from the 12/11/2026 deadline: check the offer.

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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