Attendant: Animal Care (Part Time)

Ottawa Humane Society; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa Humane Society in Ottawa, Ontario is seeking an Attendant: Animal Care to support our mission of animal welfare. You will help feed, water, exercise and enrich animals daily, keep facilities clean, and maintain accurate health and welfare records.

You will train and orient volunteers and students, participate in supervision and evaluation, and collaborate with staff to ensure a safe, compassionate environment for all animals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months of animal care experience.
• Working proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain animals' health by feeding, watering, exercising and enrichment.
• Clean and maintain animal care equipment and facilities.
• Monitor and keep accurate health and welfare records, reports and files.

Skills

Animal care experience

Job description

The Ottawa Humane Society has been a leader in animal welfare since 1888, making a meaningful impact in the lives of animals and the people who care for them. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports animal welfare in our community.

In the role of Attendant: Animal Care, you are responsible for maintaining animals' health by ensuring daily feeding, watering, exercise, and enrichment are completed, cleaning and maintaining animal care equipment and facilities. This role includes monitoring and maintain accurate and up-to-date records, reports, and files of the animals' health and welfare. Support the Ottawa Humane Society's volunteers, students, and work placements. Provide training and orientation, as well as participate in supervision and evaluation.

Minimum of six months’ experience in animal care

Working proficiency in spoken and written English is required

The Ottawa Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals of any race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, or other protected characteristic.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities in our recruitment processes. If you are contacted by the OHS regarding a job opportunity, please let us know prior to interview if you require any accommodation.

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