Animal Care Attendant

3 months ago


New Westminster, Canada City of New Westminster Full time

**New Westminster, British Columbia**:
**Number of Openings**: 2
**Hours per Week**: Other:
**Employee Group**: CUPE, Local 387
**Location**: Animal Services Facility: 420 Boyne St
**Competition #**: 541
**Additional Details**:
The City of New Westminster’s Engineering Department has exciting opportunities for Animal Care Attendants at the City’s Animal Shelter. Duties include: feeding, handling and caring for impounded animals; reporting injuries and signs of illness; administering prescribed medications and providing routine treatments in accordance to veterinary instructions; transporting animals to and from the veterinarian clinic; cleaning and disinfecting kennels and cages; maintaining the dog yard; providing orientation and direction to volunteers; restocking items such as food, litter and chemicals; providing front counter customer service; screening and providing information to potential adopters; and performing some clerical and office support tasks.

If you have the following characteristics and qualifications, we want to hear from you:

- A positive, energetic "can-do" approach to work.
- Completion of Grade 12 that is supplemented by considerable experience in working with animals, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices and procedures for the care and feeding of impounded animals.
- Thorough knowledge of the policies, rules and regulations governing animal care work.
- Sound knowledge of medications and routine medical treatments for injured or ill animals.
- Working knowledge of basic computer programs, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel), Google Chrome, etc.
- Ability to understand and carry out tasks according to oral instructions and to work with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to effectively deal with a variety of species of animals, including large and sometimes aggressive animals.
- Ability to complete work related forms and reports.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to the public.
- Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy animals and bulky objects, such as bags of feed and hoses.
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License (asset).
- Must be able to successfully pass and maintain a clear criminal/police record check.
- To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest._
- New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land._
- We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on._
- We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
- This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada._

Employment Status **Auxiliary**

Pay Range **$29.49 - $34.62 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits**

Closing Date **6/11/24



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