Dog Trainer

Good Dog has an immediate opening for a Certified Dog Trainer at our Port Coquitlam and Port Moody locations to lead group classes.

This position is responsible for providing services as booked to training clients in a caring
and compassionate fashion, and following the curriculum provided by Good Dog.

**Start Date**: Immediately

**Hours**: Sunday to Thursday

Sunday 9am to 2pm, Monday to Thursday 6pm - 9pm

No training on holiday weekends.

**Job Type**: Part Time, 6 month contract with potential to move to permanent position after 6 months.

**Pay**: $28-46/hour dependent on experience level, education and skills.

**Locations**: Port Moody and Port Coquitlam _**Note**_: The Port Coquitlam location is not transit accessible.

**They Offer**:

- Diverse and fast-paced work environment
- Flexible Schedule
- Cost-Sharing Health Benefits
- Casual Environment
- Fun and Engaging Team
- Discounts on Grooming, Retail, Boarding and daycare services for your pets

**Responsibilities**:

- Adherence to the expectations and requirements of Good Dog's Dog Trainer job description
- Continuously remain engaged and passionate in the line of work
- Ensure the wellbeing of the dogs in our care
- Ensure clients see results and prebook follow-up sessions to increase repeat business
- Recommend Add On Services as needed
- Facilitate growth by encouraging clients to make use of other services and propose new services and programs to grow the business
- Develop strong relationships with clients and their dogs
- Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of training spaces and equipment

**Requirements**:

- 2+ years of experience providing training services to dogs.
- Animal CPR or First Aid Certification is considered an asset
- Certificate in dog training through independent certification programs, such as CPDT-KA Other certifications and designations will be considered.
- Proven ability to actively engage and lead in a team environment and compliance with protocols and procedures
- Ability to work independently
- Proven ability to behave with respect and compassion
- Ability to build a good rapport with dogs and their guardians and have a friendly, patient nature and willingness to learn
- Possess a professional and upbeat attitude
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to read and speak English fluently

**Application Process**

Please submit your resume in a Word document and let us know why you are the right fit for this role.
- Good Dog is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment._

We look forward to hearing from you

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: $28.00-$46.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Commission pay

Work Location: In person