Work for the Halifax Mermaids! 

We are not currently hiring any new mermaids or taking on any volunteers. We do not accept unsolicited resumes for mermaid work at this time, and we have a minimum hiring age of 19+

MERWRANGLER NEEDED

Pay range is from $70-$120 per 1-2 hour shift with additional travel fees provided when required.
What is a merwrangler? A merwrangler is the term we’ve coined for the person who assists the mermaids!
  • Merwranglers are physically active people who are capable of pushing mermaids on wheelchairs, dollies, carts, and other apparatus used to make moving them easier.

  • A merwrangler is also capable of carrying or lifting a mermaid very short distances. (With wet tails mermaids weigh anywhere from 30-50lbs on top of their normal human weight)

  • A merwrangler can drive and has their own set of wheels. They will carpool team members to and from events. Any extra travel outside of the city is given extra compensation on top of regular pay. Provincial travel is optional as well.

  • Merwranglers are capable of being independent and assessing situations to recognize when a mermaid may need help. Mermaids may need help getting into their costume- so we need you to be respectful of their bodies and personal space. We also need you to help ensure the public is respectful of the mermaids because they can’t get up and walk away! This might mean redirecting a child who is trying to damage the tails or wreck a setting, letting an adult know that certain comments may be inappropriate toward the mermaid, and or accessing security for back up at an event.

  • Merwranglers would have CPR, and a successful candidate will need a criminal background check with a vulnerable sector search, along with a child abuse registry check.

  • Lifeguarding or water safety training would be an asset but not required

  • Multi-lingual would be an asset but is not required.

  • Merwranglers have to be cool around kids and the public. While we do many events for adults, our main focus is on children and you must be patient, act professional, and have a sense of humour to work around kids. Prior experience with kids would be considered an asset.

  • Open to any gender/orientation

  • You must be at least 19+
So what do we do for you?

In our work you’re going to get to collaborate with some amazing mermaids. Our company has achieved worldwide acclaim and success, and we have HUGE projects in the works. We make frequent appearances in the media, travel, and get to meet some really interesting people. We also train you on cool media related skills!


Merwranglers are hired on a sub-contractor base. While we do our best to provide as much work as possible, we maintain a roster and hours are given out based on your availability and the current bookings. There is no guarantee for hours, but you do NOT need to maintain a specific schedule for us. We understand you may have school, other work, or family commitments. Whenever a booking comes down the line the owner will go through the roster of both mermaids and merwranglers to find who is available, and who will be the best fit.


Pay varies from gig to gig and is pre-negotiated with the client, the team, and yourself. Occasionally we do bookings for charity at a discounted rate, and we also do some volunteering. You are not expected to work discounted gigs or volunteer. We encourage it, but we will never force you to do it. You will always be given the upfront information so you can make a decision. Accommodations will be covered by clients for any out of province gigs.
 
So What Next?
 
Check out these photos below to see what life as a merwrangler is like. Check out our “past clients” to see the cool things we’ve done, and browse around the site to learn more!

Then, send your resume and a cover letter to Raina. Include references.  Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. If your interview is successful we will invite you to “job shadow” on a booking or two (ideally we’ll try to show you a variety of what we do) so you can be sure you have accurate expectations, and we can see how you think on your feet.

Good luck and BEST FISHES!