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Keeper and animal caretaker
Ville de Dunkerque · Hauts-de-France · Closes in 11 days
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1 Check the conditions You are here
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: Bac+2 diploma in aquarium animal care desired
Experience: Experienced
The profile they look for:
- Knowledge of aquarium keeping and how an aquarium works.
- Good people skills and comfortable with the public.
- Good computer skills.
- Available and motivated.
2 Résumé and cover letter
A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.
3 Apply
Deadline: November 12 (Closes in 11 days)
Apply through the Ville de Dunkerque website, in the job offers section.
4 Interview and answer
If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.
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.
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