Animal Care Attendant - Full Time

Calgary Humane Society; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Vision coverage

RSP matching

Paid vacation and sick time

Professional development

Adoption discounts

Employee assistance program

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Calgary Humane Society is seeking a dedicated Animal Care Attendant for a full-time, 4 days on/3 days off rotating schedule that includes weekends and holidays. Shifts include early mornings and long days, with health and safety protocols in place.

You will perform daily care tasks, monitor animal welfare, and assist with behavior enrichment programs while collaborating with a team to ensure exemplary care for all animals in our facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma is required.
• Minimum one year of professional or volunteer experience working with animals.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary care, comfort, and enrichment to all animals in CHS care.
• Daily cleaning, disinfecting, and upkeep of kennels and animal areas.
• Provide food, water, bedding, light, and enrichment per guidelines.
• Observe animals for signs of illness or behavioral concerns and report appropriately.
• Assist with movement of animals and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organization

Care for animals

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Animal Care Attendant – Full Time

Position Description

• Reporting to Manager, Animal Services and Integrated Care, CHS Animal Care Attendants are responsible for providing exemplary 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 candidate is found.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process, we are unable to respond to telephone or email inquiries regarding applications.