animal attendant - Saint John, Canada - Saint John Shelter Ltd

Description

• Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
• Langue de travail: Anglais
• Heures de travail: 24 to 40 hours per week
• Education:
• Expérience:

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Dangerous
• Noisy

Work setting

• Animal shelter

Tasks

• Bathe and shampoo animals
• Prepare food and feed animals
• Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
• Keep records of animals treated
• Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals
• Clean animal ears
• Clip animal nails

Type of pets groomed

• All breeds of dogs
• Cats

Area of work experience

• Animal control officer

Animal specialization

• Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)
• Criminal record check

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 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Computer

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)