PAWS Dog Daycare

Calgary, AB

PAWS Dog Daycare

Calgary, AB

animal attendant

Calgary, AB (view on map)

Posted 3 hours ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 20 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Will train
• or equivalent experience
Work site environment
• Outdoors
Work setting
• Kennel
• Pet grooming shop
• Pet shop
• Daycare
Tasks
• Document animal behaviour
• Monitor animal behaviour
• Prepare food and feed animals
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
• Keep records of animals treated
• Supervise helpers
• Clean animal ears
• Maintain and order supplies
• Clip animal nails
Type of pets groomed
• All breeds of dogs
Animal specialization
• Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
Security and safety
• Bondable
• Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
Screening questions
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?
Employment terms options
• Early morning
• Shift
• Flexible hours
• Morning
• On call
Employment terms options
• To be determined
• Day
Financial benefits
• Commission
• Gratuities
Other benefits
• On-site amenities
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week
Support for newcomers and refugees
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
• Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Supports for visible minorities
• Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
• Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities