PAWS Dog Daycare

Calgary, AB

PAWS Dog Daycare

Calgary, AB

dog walker

Calgary, AB (view on map)

Posted 9 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 available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?
• What is your current field of study?
• What is your current level of study?

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