Animal Care Attendant - Winnipeg, Canada - Winnipeg Humane Society

Winnipeg Humane Society
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Description

Date:
January 30, 2023***
Position Title: Part-time Animal Care Attendant***
Department: Animal Care


Reports to:
Manager, Intake and Animal Care


Classification:
Union


Rate:
$ $18.85


Hours:
Fridays,
Saturdays & Sundays - 7:30 am to 3:30 pm

DAYS/TIMES OF SHIFTS COULD VARY/CHANGE

Start Date:

ASAP

Closing Date for Internal Applicants:
February 3, 2023


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 Society's animal care standards. 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.


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 the building.
  • Attend training sessions with pay as required.
  • Other duties as reasonably assigned
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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, Shelter Operations and Capacity for 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 the 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.

  • Own transportation is an asset
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  • Must be flexible and able to work weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays.
  • Ability to lift and haul heavy bags and boxes up to 50 pounds
Ability to take direction


Education, Training & Experience

  • Minimum of Grade 12 or equivalent required,
  • More than six (6) months and less than or including twelve (12) months of
experience required

  • Education and/or extensive experience in animal care and handling a definite
asset

Forward your resume and cover letter to:

Attn:
Audrey Barnabe


NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
The WHS is committed to providing accessible employment and ensuring that our

accommodation during the hiring process, Human Resources Services will work with the
individual to meet their needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview
will be contacted. For more information and other employment opportunities,

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