Dog Care

Career Opportunity:
**Full-time Dog Care & Welfare Attendant - Breslau**
- **Give your best for Dog Guides who give their all.**_

**At Lions Foundation Canada Dog Guides (LFCDG) we help people with disabilities lead independent lives by providing them with a Dog Guide at no cost. The school is unique in offering 7 different types of Dog Guide programs. It operates out of twos locations, one in Oakville, ON and the other in Breslau, ON.**

**The Opportunity**:
Full-time (contract) Dog Care & Welfare Attendant - Breslau:
Contract hours: 40hrs/week

Contract Length: 6 months

Do you have a passion for working with dogs? The Dog Care & Welfare Attendant is responsible for maintaining the high standard of care to all dogs housed our facilities. This is an active working position, cleaning Dog Care & Welfare runs and observing canine medical and behavioural changes and assisting to provide enrichment for the physical and mental well-being of our dogs. The Dog Care & Welfare Attendant will foster a positive and productive work environment, and support a team that can deliver on the assigned work and initiatives.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Dog Care & Welfare Duties:

- Maintain a clean and safe Dog Care & Welfare environment
- Handle all dogs in a humane manner
- Provide medical care to dogs including medications (oral, topical) and assist providing any necessary support
- Prepare meals and feed dogs, ensuring accuracy
- Bathing and grooming of dogs

Leadership, Communication, and Interpersonal:

- To work independently without direct supervision
- Open and ongoing communication shift long with coworkers and other departments to ensure all tasks are being addressed
- Interact with all staff, volunteers, clients, and the public in a professional manner

Contribute to team Effectiveness:

- Shares in handling workload for positive results
- Works to build collaborative relationships with all LFCDG staff

**You will bring to the opportunity**:

- Minimum completed: High school or equivalent education
- Post-secondary education in Animal Care or Veterinary Technician training an asset
- Professional grooming experience an asset
- Positive attitude, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Physical stamina to be on your feet all day bending, lifting, scooping, and hosing
- Excellent and demonstrated organization skills with the ability to effectively prioritize workloads, multi-task, respond adeptly to shifting priorities and act quickly to immediate needs
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Minimum valid G2 Drivers License with a clean driving abstract required
- Reliable transportation and comfort travelling in all weather conditions
- Vulnerable Sector Police Background Check required

Despite these interesting times, if you are looking for a challenging opportunity to demonstrate your leadership and operational capabilities and a place to let your innovative thinking shine, please send your resume and a cover letter stating why you are interested in becoming LFCDG’s next Full-time Dog Care & Welfare Attendant and how your skills set you apart to:
(contract)

**Salary**: From $16.55 per hour

Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: $16.55 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person