Area Pet Trainer

PetSmart; Charlottetown; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pet retail company as an Area Pet Trainer in Charlottetown. This role focuses on educating pet parents about training benefits and leading training instructors, while actively contributing to excellent customer experiences. We’re looking for passionate individuals with a retail background and a love for pets.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Associate discounts and perks

Health benefits: medical, dental, vision

Tuition assistance

Career pathing

Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year PetSmart training experience.
• Accredited in PetSmart Training Instructor Course.
• 2+ years of retail experience in a customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Train and certify all new pet training instructors.
• Educate pet parents on the benefits of pet training.
• Ensure customer experience meets brand standards.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Customer Focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PetSmart Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada

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Area Pet Trainer

About Life At PetSmart

At PetSmart, we’re more than just a company obsessed with pets; we’re obsessed with our people too. Our values are rooted in unconditional love—a lesson we learn from our pets—and staying united together. We believe when our associates are happy and healthy, they can provide the best possible care for our furry, scaled, and feathery friends while enjoying a work experience that celebrates them as their authentic selves.

Benefits That Benefit You

• Flexible schedule
• Associate discounts and perks
• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision
• Tuition assistance
• Career pathing
• Development Opportunities
  
  

The impact you’ll make

You’ll be responsible for upholding PetSmart’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. You will actively seek out pets and pet parents to educate them on the benefits of pet training. You will be responsible for training all existing and new Pet Training Instructors for their assigned areas. You will also be responsible for creating a safe environment for the people and pets in their classes and surrounding areas of the store.

• Pet Training: connecting with Pet Parents to educate them on the benefits of pet training and actively selling training classes.
• People Leadership: train and certify all new pet training instructors and provide feedback on their progress through the accreditation process.
• Store Experience: responsible for customer experience and outcomes responding to customer concerns. Maintains brand standards of the store but not limited to pet training podium, cleaning up after pet accidents, store recovery, collecting carts, etc.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for pets and people and the desire to grow a fulfilling career.
• Minimum of 1 year PetSmart training experience. Accredited in PetSmart Training Instructor Course.
• 2+ years of retail experience in a customer-focused environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Do What You Love

Join us for a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether it's helping a customer choose their first fish, celebrating a pet's birthday, or seeing the smile on a pet parent’s face after a fresh groom—you'll create moments that matter. At PetSmart, we cherish diversity and the unique perspectives of our 50,000 associates, all united by a passion for pets.

We’re delighted you’re interested in joining our pack and helping us in our commitment to doing Anything for Pets, and the people who love them. We're excited to hear your story and learn more about you! Apply Now!

• This listing is not an indication that the position is currently open or available. We are continually looking to build a strong network of talented candidates to join our organization and are always accepting applications. Feel free to contact your local PetSmart store to check on which roles they are actively hiring for.
  
  

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will be provided with a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired into. Exact rate of pay will be based on relevant experience level, training, skills or knowledge and store location. In no instance will PetSmart pay less than the local minimum wage. This position is also eligible for benefits as described at https://benefits.petsmart.com/ca/

PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. We offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our application process, upon request and as required by law

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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