Kennel Attendant

Work Term: Temporary

• Work Language: Bilingual

• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year

• or equivalent experience Asset languages :

• Spanish; Castilian Work site environment :

• Cold/refrigerated

• Hot

• Outdoors

• Wet/damp Work setting :

• Animal shelter

• Kennel Level of expertise :

• Maintenance and repair Tasks :

• Prepare food and feed animals

• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures

• Keep records of animals treated

• Assist animal breeders to handle and nurture animals

• Ear cleaning

• Maintain and order supplies

• Monitor and document animal behaviour

• Perform backup procedures

• Provide wound and bandage care Type of pets groomed :

• All breeds of dogs Dog training expertise :

• Obedience

• Canine behaviour problems/modification Technical experience :

• Animal care and field studies work Area of work experience :

• Repair Area of specialization :

• Couplings Animal specialization :

• Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.) Transportation/travel information :

• Own transportation

• Valid driver's licence Work conditions and physical capabilities :

• Attention to detail

• Physically demanding

• Handling heavy loads

• Bending, crouching, kneeling

• Fast-paced environment

• Standing for extended periods Weight handling :

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs) Personal suitability :

• Client focus

• Dependability

• Efficient interpersonal skills

• Excellent oral communication

• Flexibility

• Judgement

• Reliability

• Team player Screening questions :

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?

• Are you available for the advertised start date?

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

• Are you willing to relocate for this position?

• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment? Other benefits :

• Free parking available

• Learning/training paid by employer

• On-site amenities

• Team building opportunities

• Parking available

• Variable or compressed work week