Dog Pack Leader Extraordinaire

DO YOU LOVE DOGS, PEOPLE & DRIVING?

If you answered yes to all three, then you're in for a real treat Van Island Pups is on the lookout for a skilled dog enthusiast to become a part of our tight knit team of expert pet sitters and pack leaders We are a well-established dog walking and pet sitting company that specializes in structured, off-leash adventure hikes for the dogs off southern Vancouver Island.

If exploring the great outdoors with some awesome four-legged companions sounds like an absolute dream come true, we'd love to hear from you

Your primary responsibilities in this role will include:

• Driving a company vehicle and effectively supervising our precious cargo during transport
• Managing and hiking a pack of up to 8 dogs, twice daily
• Learning about dog behavior and implementing foundational training techniques on group hikes
• Communicating with clients, and providing them with daily feedback after your adventures
• Utilizing our app for client communication, and daily scheduling
• Taking photos throughout each hike (bonus points if you're an awesome photographer)
• General maintenance and cleaning duties, as assigned

Requirements:

• Fulltime availability, between the hours of 8:154:15pm, from Monday-Friday
• Personal or professional experience working with animals. Some basic knowledge of dog behavior is a must as you will be working with dogs of various sizes, ages, breeds, and temperaments.
• You are punctual, responsible, reliable, and detail oriented
• You thrive in fast paced environments
• You're comfortable working outdoors, rain or shine
• You are ready and able to work as part of a close team, as well as independently.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and digital), as you will be communicating with clients, team members, and management daily
• You are confident behind the wheel, and possess a valid BC drivers license, with a clean driving abstract. As a pack leader, you will be navigating around the city, and driving for up to 5 hours each day.
• A reliable smart phone with a data plan for GPS navigation, and communication
• A clean criminal background check
• Complete our Pet First Aid Training course
• Your course fee will be reimbursed after 3 months of employment.

Benefits:

• Extended health care
• Dental care
• Vision care
• Massages
• Casual work attire
• Yearly performance bonuses
• Onthejob training and opportunities for growth within our team
• Occasional weekend or overnight pet sitting opportunities (if desired)
• Bring your dog to work with you every day
• Professional training, treats, and all of the necessary gear to succeed in your role.

Compensation:

• Training wage: $18$20/hour (based on experience & skillset)
• Wage: $21$26/hour (based on experience & skillset)
• Access to our generous benefits package, after a 3 month probationary period.
• Yearly performance bonuses

and wage evaluation

Join our team and experience the joy of working with these amazing animals

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
$21.00-$26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Retention bonus

Work Location:
In person

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