Pet Trainer

PetSmart; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pet services company in Moncton is seeking a Pet Trainer to enhance the experiences of pet parents and their pets. This role involves educating customers on the benefits of pet training while delivering high-quality training services. The ideal candidate has experience in a retail environment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Join us to create meaningful moments for pets and their families in a dynamic and supportive workplace.

Benefits

Paid Weekly

Health & Wellness Benefits

Group Registered Retirement Plan (RRSP) with company match

Paid Time off for full-time associates

Associate discounts

Tuition Assistance

Career pathing

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility in schedule, with availability for evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Engage with pet parents and their pets to provide positive experiences.
• Educate pet parents about the benefits of pet training.
• Schedule and sell training classes.

Skills

Customer-focused experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Accredited PetSmart Training Instructor Course

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

PetSmart does Anything for Pets - JOIN OUR TEAM!

Pet Trainer

About Life At PetSmart

At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Every associate plays a vital role in creating meaningful experiences for pets and their families, and we empower our teams with the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow and succeed.

Benefits That Benefit You

Take care of yourself and your family members—whether they be two-legged or four, have feathers, fur, or fins. Enjoy true rewards (plus lots of warm, fuzzy feelings)! Check out some of our AWEsome offerings:

• Paid Weekly
• Health & Wellness Benefits*
• Group Registered Retirement Plan (RRSP) with company match
• Paid Time off for full-time associates
• Associate discounts
• Tuition Assistance
• Career pathing
• Development opportunities

Job Summary

PetSmart’s Pet Training Instructor is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences and upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. They will actively seek out pets and pet parents to educate them on the benefits of pet training and will deliver pet training services in accordance with PetSmart’s curriculum.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for pet parent experience and outcomes conducted over the telephone, in person or online, and responding to pet parent concerns.
• Actively sell training classes in store, over the phone and online.
• Educates pet parents about the benefits of our entire pet training curriculum.
• Maintains all paperwork related to pet training.
• Educates fellow associates and acts as the subject matter expert for their location on the benefits of pet training.
• Schedules training classes as outlined by the Company expectations.
• Responsible for creating a safe environment for the people and pets in their classes and surrounding areas of the store.
• Ensures the pet training area and surrounding areas are clean and presentable.
• Recognize associates for their contributions to selling pet training.
• Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store; transport to the vet as needed.
• Recommends, informs and sells merchandise and services.
• Assists and works in other departments as required. Other duties may be assigned.
• Participates in our culture of Belonging and Recognition.
• Follows all Company Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of retail experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Accredited in PetSmart Training Instructor Course
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.
• Flexibility in schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Essential Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Associate required to stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception.
• While performing this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and a wet environment with an abundance of pet hair. The noise level is moderate in the work environment; however, associates may be exposed to high levels of noise at times. Exposure to live animals and their handling is common.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PetSmart is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Application Note

This listed position is not an indication that the position is currently open or available. We are continuously 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.