Apprentice Guide Dog Trainer

2 months ago


Ottawa, Canada CNIB Foundation Full time

**Apprentice Guide Dog Trainer**:
**Full Time, Permanent**

**Ottawa, ON**

CNIB invites you to build a career as unique as you We are currently searching for an **Apprentice Guide Dog Trainer** Reporting to the Manager, Apprenticeships & Staff Training, the Apprentice Guide Dog Trainer will be mentored by qualified Guide Dog Trainers and Guide Dog Mobility Instructors for approximately 12-18 months to develop the skills and knowledge required to qualify as a Guide Dog Trainer. They will learn how to prepare allocated dogs for their future guide dog role by assessing and training them to the required standard for pick up or client service user. The Apprentice Guide Dog Trainer will act as an ambassador for CNIB Guide Dogs, promoting good public image and supporting the Association’s strategic direction. Whilst working out of the Technical Team, the Apprentice Guide Dog Trainer may work on a one-to-one basis with clients including children and young people.

**Your impact at CNIB**:
Under supervision and guidance, the Apprentice Guide Dog Trainer will:

- Carry out preliminary assessment of dogs.
- Prepare selected dogs according to the pre-determined program to ensure that dogs are supplied within desired time frame and quality.
- Highlight all health issues and promptly refer them to be reviewed.
- Adapt pre-determined program and implement individual training program for all dogs allocated to the Apprentice Guide Dog Trainer.
- Maintain accurate and current documentation including Salesforce for dogs in Guide Dog Trainer's charge.
- Comply with CNIB Guide Dogs' terms and conditions, rules, policies, procedures, codes of conduct, quality standards, authorisation processes, risk management policies, etc. and relevant external regulations.
- Prior to qualifying as a Guide Dog Trainer, the Apprentice Guide Dog Trainer must fully train a minimum of six future guide dogs to a high standard.

**Requirements**:
**Who you are**:

- Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal English.
- Ability to undertake the physical demands of the role, including walking long distances, controlling and walking with a range of dog breeds, ages, and temperaments.
- Enthusiastic team player who can also work well independently.
- Excellent interpersonal skills an asset
- Knowledge of dog handling and training techniques/approaches, basic dog care, and first aid

**We want to hear from you if you have**:

- Proficient in the use of MS Office and SalesForce an asset.
- Current valid driving license.
- High school diploma.
- Legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Accredited learning and previous experience in the areas of animal welfare and/or behaviour an asset (i.e.: experience in Kennels).
- Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.

**Benefits**

**Closing date: July 28, 2023**

**About us**:
Life is a beautiful, wonderful, complex thing. Life with sight loss should be no different. At CNIB, we're on a mission to change what it means to be blind, and we're not slowing down. We think big, take risks, embrace change, and ask questions. We're inviting you to be part of the conversation.

Our team's health and wellness are a priority, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and flexible work schedules developed to help you stay healthy.

At CNIB, we are relentlessly passionate about what we do. We are in our second century of smashing societal barriers and stigmas through innovative programs and powerful advocacy. We are a collaborative, empowered team that drives achievement and equality. If that sounds like your cup of tea, let's talk.



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