Animal Care Attendant - Surrey, Canada - BC SPCA

BC SPCA

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Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Ave, Surrey, BC V3S 0L2, Canada Req #2679
Tuesday, April 16, 2024

If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you.

The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:

POSITION:
Animal Care Attendant

STATUS:
On-Call; Casual

SHIFT:
Various Shifts - Shift times are normally 09:30 am - 5:30 pm

LOCATION:
Surrey, BC

CLASSIFICATION:
CUPE 1622

WAGE:
$ 20.79 per hour

CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled

About the Position:

The main responsibility of the Animal Care Attendant position is to care for the health and welfare of the animals in the Shelter.

A subsidiary responsibility is to give support to the front office staff in an effective and courteous manner.

Some specific duties:

Primary Key Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with others to maintain the entire physical plant in a clean, sanitary and efficient manner on an ongoing basis
Maintain the kennels, runs and cat cages in a clean, sanitary and efficient manner on an ongoing basis
Treat the animals humanely, with compassion and concern, and transmit these values to others both on and off the job
Provide the animals with proper diet and to ensure that they feed and water properly
Ensure the animal's health and well-being in accordance with the society's animal health policy, including the administration of such medications as specified by the animal health technologist or other authorized shelter staff
Maintain a high level of standards in order to portray to the public the image of the SPCA as a compassionate and caring organization
Willingly help co-ordinate the supporting work of volunteers, in the spirit that we all work together for the benefit of all animals
Perform other duties, as required, which are necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the shelter
Collaborate with other shelter personnel thereby creating a positive and harmonious atmosphere among staff and volunteers, enhancing team performance

Secondary Key Responsibilities

To assist the front office staff as may be required in:
Telephone reception and other communications
Answering counter inquiries
Receiving animals for surrender
All adoption procedures
License and merchandise sales
Performance of general office routines and record keeping
Other related duties
To perform all of the above in a courteous, friendly way to clients, volunteers and other staff, to ensure the highest possible reputation for the shelter and the maintenance of the goodwill of its community

Qualifications you need to have:

High School diploma or equivalent
Valid Class N or 5 BC Drivers' License and driver's abstract
Demonstrable interest in all aspects of animal welfare
Knowledge of the geography of the Branch's warrant area in general and the Shelter's warrant area in particular
A sound knowledge of animals, their breeds, characteristics and more common diseases
Ability to work as a team player and demonstrable well-developed interpersonal skills
Basic computer skills sufficient to deal effectively with the necessary front office routines
Excellent customer service
Ability to prioritize demands on time
Completion and demonstrated competency in the following BC SPCA courses upon hire (preferred), or within 6 months of hire.
SPCA Certificate, Part 1

How to apply:

The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BN RR0001

Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Min Hiring Rate $20.50
Max Hiring Rate $20.50