Animal Care Attendant

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health and dental

Vision coverage

RSP contributions

Paid vacation and wellness days

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Calgary Humane Society is seeking an Animal Care Attendant for a full-time role in Calgary. The position includes early shifts on a 4 day on/3 day off rotation, with weekend and holiday coverage. You will care for a variety of animals, maintain clean housing areas, and support enrichment activities.

The role requires at least a high school diploma and 1+ year animal care experience, with strong teamwork and communication skills. Benefits include paid leave and health coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of professional or volunteer experience with animals.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary care, comfort and enrichment to animals.
• Maintain clean, sanitary animal housing areas and follow guidelines.
• Record animal monitoring information and assist with behavior enrichment programs.
• Support movement and handling of animals and assist with daily operations.

Skills

Animal care

Teamwork

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Animal Care Attendant – Full Time

• Shifts consist of 6:30AMto 4:30PM, 7AM to 5PM, 9:00AM to 7:00PM on a 4 day on/3 day off rotatingschedule which includes weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays
• 36 hoursper week

PositionDescription

• Reporting to Manager, Animal Services and Integrated Care, CHS Animal Care Attendants are responsible for providingexemplary care, comfort, and enrichment to all of the animals in our care.

Duties

• Maintain clean and sanitary conditions in all areas where animals are housed and provide humane, fair, and equal treatment of all animals in the care of CHS.
• Daily cleaning, spot cleaning, and disinfecting of assigned kennel areas per cleaning guidelines and protocols.
• Ensure that all equipment and supplies are neatly organized and put away at all times and that all work areas are kept neat and orderly.
• Provide proper food amounts and types, water, proper bedding, litter areas, hiding/perching areas, behavior enrichment, proper light, humidity and temperature, to all animals per the animal feeding and care guidelines.
• Observe animals for signs of disease, injury, illness, or behavioral concerns and report to appropriate department(s).
• Assist with the safe movement of animals through the shelter and maintain proper records including animal monitoring cards, computer records, and identification as required.
• Collaborate with operational departments to ensure successful outcomes of animals.
• Support and participate in daily animal behaviour enrichment programs, documenting activities as required.
• In consultation with the Animal Behaviour Counselors, work to implement and execute training plans for dogs in care.
• Observe and document animal behaviour and provide feedback and consultation on best path forward.
• Observe all health and safety policies and protocols.
• Participate in the training, recognition, and retention of animal care volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma.
• Minimum one-year of professional or volunteer experience working with animals required.
• Genuine concern for the welfare of all animals.
• Demonstrated resiliency and ability to maintain professional in stressful, sometimes emotional, situations.
• Successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check at their own expense to be arranged by CHS.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently as required.
• Flexibility to work overtime when required.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure and balance multiple priorities.

Physical Requirements

• Physically capable of and comfortable with safely handling a variety of species including but not limited to: cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, rodents, and reptiles.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Perform repetitive motions of walking, reaching, squatting, bending, pulling, and lifting.

Salary

• $34,912.80 per year, increased to $38,563.20 upon successful completion of the probationary period

What We Offer

• 100% employer-paid health and dental benefits for employees and their eligible dependants.
• Vision coverage and a Wellness Spending Account.
• Employer-matched RSP contributions.
• Paid vacation, sick time, wellness days and flex days, plus a paid day off for your birthday.
• Professional development and career-growth opportunities.
• Discounts on CHS products and services, including adoption fees.
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program and reduced-rate counselling services.
• Free on-site parking.
• A meaningful, mission-driven workplace where your work directly supports animals and people in the community.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

The people and families we serve are diverse, and Calgary Humane Society is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the community around us. We believe that different identities, lived experiences, perspectives, and abilities strengthen our organization and help us better support animals and the people who care for them.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from people who have historically faced barriers to employment. We are committed to an accessible and equitable recruitment process, and accommodation is available at any stage upon request.

Closing date

Posting will remain open until a suitable candidateis found.