Animal Care Attendant Casual - Winnipeg, Canada - Winnipeg Humane Society

Winnipeg Humane Society

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**Winnipeg Humane Society - Job Posting #

Date:
December 7, 2023***
Position Title: Animal Care Attendant - Casual***
Department: Animal Care

Reports to:
Manager, Intake and Animal Care

Classification:
Union

Rate:
$ $21.15/hour

Hours:
Hours Varies Depending on Availability/Need (May get

called on Short notice)

DAYS/TIMES OF SHIFTS COULD VARY/CHANGE

Start Date:

ASAP

Closing Date for Applicants:
Open until filled

Position Summary:

The Animal Care Attendant is a key member of the WHS team. This individual participates

in the day-to-day animal care and operational practices of an Animal Shelter making

certain they are compliant with the Society's animal care standard. The position-holder
will be responsible for the feeding and cleaning of animals, giving medications, and other

animal care related duties, as well as inputting data into the computer and producing

reports using the Shelter database.

_Who we are:
_

One of the oldest registered Non-Profit charities in Manitoba funded primarily by

donations and events.

An innovative community service organization committed to protecting animals

from suffering, and to promoting their welfare and dignity.

A team of generous partners, donors, hardworking volunteers and committed staff

united in the belief that every animal deserves dignity and love.

One of the largest and more recognized animal shelter and welfare organizations in

Canada.

Always growing, changing, and adapting to meet the expectations of the

community and the needs of Winnipeg's animal population.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clean, feed and provide all necessary care for all animals within the shelter.
Perform continual maintenance duties. Cleans all equipment and work areas to

maintain the highest standard of cleanliness and sanitation. Follows health and

safety regulations and protocols.

Ensure the safety and security of animals within the shelter always.
Groom and socialize animals as assigned.
Maintain accurate records for animal inventory, health, medications,

treatments, procedures, and behaviour history. Enter all pertinent information

for each animal into the shelter database (medical, behavioral, location, etc.)

Assist with training of new staff and volunteers.
Work effectively with staff from other departments to properly identify and

document information on each animal that comes into the shelter.

Transfer animals throughout building.
Attend training sessions with pay as required.
Other duties as reasonably assigned.

Standards of Performance

Keeping the mission of the Winnipeg Humane Society in the forefront when

performing job duties; as well as when representing the Winnipeg Humane

Society both inside and outside of the shelter environment.

Successful and thorough completion of assigned job duties within reasonable

time limits.

Effective communication with fellow staff on an ongoing basis. Respect for all is

maintained always.

Exemplary level of care provided to all animals in accordance with the Winnipeg

Humane Society's mission, policies, and practices.

Reliability and diligence in position.

Accountability
Reports directly to the Manager, Intake and Animal Care.

Exemplifies Winnipeg Humane Society's Core Values:

We are and always will be humane
We sincerely respect each other
We communicate proactively, and we listen
We are humble, and we are always willing to accept better and new ideas
We are committed to transparency and accountability

Participates in creating a thriving Culture of Philanthropy at Winnipeg Humane Society

by:

Being knowledgeable and supportive of WHS programs
Sharing their passion for service to animals, people, and our community with our

- guests

Serving as an inspiration to all guests by providing an exemplary level of animal

care and guest service

Being able to communicate a compelling case for support that demonstrates

the impact of philanthropy on Winnipeg Humane Society

Authority
Authority to perform all assigned duties and responsibilities within established policies
and procedures.

Abilities, Skills & Knowledge

Responsible individual committed to the goals and objectives of the Society and

prepared to carry out duties in and thorough, efficient manner.

Must be physically capable and able to carry out job duties in an efficient and

thorough manner.

Good observation and reporting skills.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Demonstrable interest in all aspects of animal welfare. Ability to work with others

as part of a team.