Hike Leader

Kuri K9 Trail & Train is looking for a new Hike Leader to join our pack in Nanaimo.

We are Nanaimo’s elite off leash dog walking service, with a strong focus on structure and training on our pack hikes. We also offer private training sessions, and limited boarding.

Hikes are 2 hours long, and while training and behaviour are the main focus, you must be fit enough to cover around 6km per hike. This is an all weather job - you will get wet, you will get hot - you must love the outdoors. You must also be comfortable driving a vehicle, reversing and parallel parking.

We support balanced training methods; focusing on positive reinforcement, with clear boundaries. Some of our pack members require e-collars to participate, you must be comfortable with the use of them and prepared to learn how to use them safely and humanely.

Employees are expected to actively work with, and train dogs on our hikes. Helping to create and maintain behaviours such as:

- Loose leash walking
- Recall
- Sit/stays
- Good social skills
- Impulse control
- Boundaries
- And more

The position is currently part time (around 15 hours/week) with the aim of becoming full time (around 30 hours/week). Shifts are currently Monday mornings, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons with additional hours available on weekends and during the week depending on bookings.

Our office is based in the Cedar/Yellowpoint area, and we have routes servicing Cedar/Yellowpoint/Chase River, and Nanaimo. You will be expected to start and end your shift at our office.

**Requirements**:

- Full, clean driver’s licence - abstract required
- Own transport to and from work (a vehicle is provided during shifts)
- Minimum 1 year employment contract, non-compete contract required
- Available for morning shifts (6.45am - 12.45pm approx), afternoon shifts (11.45am - 4.45pm approx), and occasional weekend work (usually approx 10am, but flexible)
- Reliable cellphone with camera
- Own appropriate footwear and wet weather gear

Pay: $16.00/hr training wage, 3-6 weeks depending on experience; $18.00-$21.00/hr starting wage depending on experience. Opportunity for performance bonuses.

Perks: Your well-behaved and trained dog can hike as space permits, or make use of the crates in our dog cabin on site while on shift; access to training yard and equipment; opportunity for pet sitting referrals, in your own home or clients’; health benefits can be discussed if hours increase to ‘full time’; opportunity to shadow private training sessions, or take your own if experienced enough

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15-20 per week

**Salary**: $18.00-$21.00 per hour

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Nanaimo, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- pet industry: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location