Pet Trainer

PetSmart; Niagara Falls; On-site; CAD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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 is seeking a Pet Training Instructor in Niagara Falls, Canada, who will engage with pet parents and their pets, delivering positive experiences and pet training services according to company standards. This role involves educating customers about the benefits of pet training, maintaining a clean training area, and ensuring a safe environment for all.

Successful candidates will have retail experience, be accredited in PetSmart Training, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. Flexibility in scheduling is required for this position.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of retail experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.
• Flexibility in schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for pet parent experience and outcomes conducted over various platforms.
• Actively sell training classes.
• Educate pet parents about the training curriculum.

Skills

Retail experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer applications proficiency

Education

Accredited in PetSmart Training Instructor Course

Job description

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.

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

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.
• Educate pet parents about the benefits of our entire pet training curriculum.
• Maintain all paperwork related to pet training.
• Educate fellow associates and act as the subject matter expert for their location on the benefits of pet training.
• Schedule 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.
• Ensure 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.
• Recommend, inform and sell merchandise and services.
• Assist and work in other departments as required. Other duties may be assigned.
• Participate in our culture of Belonging and Recognition.
• Follow 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.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Associate required to stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. Frequently reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required 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 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. Noise levels are 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.

Compensation and Eligibility

Exact rate of pay will be based on relevant experience level, training, skills or knowledge and store location. The position is paid on a per hour basis. 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/.

Part‑time employees in Saskatchewan only may be eligible for medical and other benefits after completing six months of continuous service and working an average of at least 15 hours per week.

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.