animal attendant

North Bay Humane Society; North Bay; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An animal shelter in Canada is seeking a dedicated individual to prepare food, feed animals, and maintain cleanliness in the shelter. This role requires physical stamina and strong interpersonal skills. Candidates should have experience working with domestic pets and be available for shift or on-call work. The position offers 8 to 32 hours of work per week in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in an animal shelter or related field.
• Physically demanding; must be able to handle heavy loads.
• Available for shift or on-call work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food and feed animals.
• Clean and disinfect cages and pens.
• Handle various domestic pets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Dependability

Job description

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work setting

• Animal shelter

Tasks

• Prepare food and feed animals
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures

Animal specialization

• Domestic animals / pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently a student?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Durée de l\'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 8 to 32 hours per week