Happy Pooch Superior

Gorham, ON

Happy Pooch Superior

Gorham, ON

boarding kennel attendant

Gorham, ON (view on map)

Posted 13 hours ago

Job Description

• Work Term: Seasonal
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 5 to 30 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Noisy

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Kennel
• Pet grooming shop
• Dog training school
• Pet shop
• Private residence
• Farm

Tasks

• Bathe and shampoo animals
• Clip animal coat
• Document animal behaviour
• Monitor animal behaviour
• Prepare food and feed animals
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
• Supervise helpers
• Clean animal ears
• Maintain and order supplies
• Provide flea bath treatments to animals
• Clip animal nails
• Supervise staff, trainees or volunteers
• Care for pets
• Administer medications
• Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
• Light cleaning duties
• Keep logs and maintain records
• Perform minor property maintenance

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Driving record check (abstract)
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

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 willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you live near the job location?

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Variable or compressed work week