Animal Care Attendant: Part-Time/Weekends

Timmins and District Humane Society; Timmins; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An animal welfare organization located in Timmins seeks an Animal Care Attendant (ACA). Responsibilities include the overall care of shelter animals, maintaining cleanliness, and responding to emergencies. Candidates must possess compassion for animals, reliable transportation, and effective communication skills. On-call duties are required, and a clean criminal record check is necessary. This role offers a starting pay of $20.00 per hour during training, increasing to $22.00 after probation.

Qualifications

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must possess own vehicle and live within a thirty-minute drive from TDHS.
• Must not have physical limitations that impede lifting 30 lbs or being on their feet most of the day.

Responsibilities

• Care for shelter animals including cleaning and disinfection of the environment.
• Administer medication and observe animals' health.
• Complete emergency duties and respond to animal control admissions.

Skills

Genuine interest and compassion for animals

Good communication skills

Dependable and reliable

Excellent time-management and organisational skills

Problem-solving ability

Interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills

Ability to learn quickly

Initiative

Ability to work in a team and independent environment

Education

Relevant experience in animal care and handling

Tools

Microsoft Applications

Facebook

WordPress

Job description

An Animal Care Attendant (ACA) is responsible for the overall care of the animals cared for by the Timmins and District Humane Society (TDHS), as well as ensuring proper cleanliness of the shelter environment.

Individuals must be available to work certain holidays, overtime as needed, and emergency after‑hours on‑call duties approximately once every four to six weeks.

Regular shifts are Saturdays and/or Sundays plus statutory holidays. Shift hours: 7.5 hrs. On‑call shifts: Weekends – Friday 5:00 pm to Monday 9:00 am. Start date: Immediately. Regular rate of pay: $20.00 per hour during the 64‑hour training probationary period, $22.00 per hour after successful completion of probationary training.

Essential Functions:

• Attending to the overall care of shelter animals.
• Ensuring appropriate environmental enrichment of shelter animals.
• Observing physical, emotional, and behavioural changes to contribute to appropriate ongoing animal care/health plans.
• Cleaning, organising and disinfecting the shelter to provide a safe environment for animals, staff, volunteers and clientele.
• Administering prescribed medication to identified animals, as directed by the TDHS veterinary team.
• Notifying the TDHS veterinarian, veterinary technician or the Executive Director of any observed health issues or concerns.
• Communicating and working with TDHS volunteers who may assist on weekends.
• Completing emergency after‑hours duties, including responding to animal control admissions, impoundment releases, foster‑to‑adopt home inquiries, animal care duties, and assistance with emergency euthanasias.
• Promptly reporting all issues or concerns to the Executive Director or their designate.
• Abiding by all TDHS policies and procedures.
• Working in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Bill 168.
• Other duties as deemed necessary by the Executive Director or their designate.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Possess a genuine interest and compassion for animals.
• Must possess own vehicle and live within a thirty‑minute drive from TDHS to meet emergency response requirements.
• Must possess good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be dependable and reliable.
• Must have excellent time‑management and organisational skills to complete tasks timely and to a high standard.
• Must possess the ability to problem‑solve quickly, be adaptable to unexpected changes/demands, and work well under pressure.
• Must possess good interpersonal and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Must have the ability to learn quickly.
• Strong ability to take initiative on tasks and/or ideas that benefit the animals and TDHS.
• Must be able to work in both a team and/or independent environment.
• Must not have physical limitations that impede the ability to lift 30 lbs or more, be on their feet most of the day, or have allergies to animals.
• Must provide a clean and current Level 2 Criminal Record Check.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Applications, Facebook and WordPress would be considered assets.
• Education and/or relevant experience in animal care and handling would be considered strong assets.

Address:

620 Mahoney Rd N, Timmins, ON P4R 0H6, Canada