SCARS is looking for a part-time, kennel assistant (minimum 20 up to 30 hrs./week). Resumes should be submitted as soon as possible. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
$20/hr
Email resume to scars@scarscare.ca
Position Summary:
Assist in the daily operations at the Athabasca Intake Facility, which is located 23 kilometres north of the Town of Athabasca.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Exercise dogs on our beautiful rural trails.
- Complete the daily cleaning procedures to maintain a clean environment that is healthy and safe
- Administer any necessary medications
- Ensure all animals are receiving adequate nutrition and exercise
- Transporting animals to and from vet appointments
- Communicate animal related health and behavioural concerns and any occupational hazards to management
- Respond to any emergencies as needed
- Assist with facility maintenance
Qualifications:
- Must have a genuine concern about the well-being of animals
- Must enjoy working outside and be able to work in all weather conditions
- Organized, detailed oriented, and reliable
- Good interpersonal skills
- Has the ability to set priorities and manage workloads with minimal supervision
- Class 5 Drivers License
Experience
- Must have experience handling dogs and cats.
Working conditions
- Must be physically able to handle dogs and cats
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
- Daytime shift, required to work some weekends and holidays
This position description reflects the general duties of the position, but it is not intended to be a detailed description of all duties that may be inherent in the position.