Professional Dog Walker

5 months ago

Grande Prairie, Canada GP Pet Pros Full time

We are seeking an athletic and highly motivated person looking to work on their fitness goals while getting paid in a full-time capacity This job will entail running with dogs, completing animal care drop-ins (i.e. potty breaks, meals, etc.), walking dogs, and leading canine group adventures in the great Canadian wilderness. Does this sound like the job for you? See below for more detailed information:

- **Who Are We?**_

GP Pet Pros specializes in canine enrichment and care. We endeavor to provide stress-free, professional services customized to suit clients animal's needs. Serving the Peace Country for over 6 years, we offer services providing essential and non-essential animal care. Care is highly strategic and customized, allowing each person receiving services to have peace of mind while leaving their animals in our care.
- **We Are Hiring**_

GP Pet Pros is seeking a highly self-motivated, organized, energetic, passionate individual with a positive attitude. A love for the outdoors, driving, and animals of all shapes and sizes are required. The position is a permanent, full-time, day-shift opportunity. The job description is as follows:

- **The position is a FULL-TIME day-shift opportunity, working 4 consecutive week-days (either Mon-Thurs or Tues-Fri), 8-10 hour days. Start times vary based upon weather and sunrise times. Working early mornings is a must in the warmer months in order to beat the heat, so the employee can anticipate a start time between 5-7am in the summer. **_

This is a highly active job that does not stop for most typical Alberta weather.
- **We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us on a long-term basis**_

**Job Related Tasks**:

- Driving Lots and lots of driving - on all types of roads and elements, including in snow storms, on ice, gravel, mud, etc.
- Canine Runs (Fun-Runs and Canine Cardio) - Running (not walking) 30 minutes - 1hr with a tethered canine
- Canine walks - walking 20-30 minutes with a tethered canine
- Animal Drop-Ins - home-care, such as potty breaks, feeding, medications, etc.
- Canine Adventures - group hikes with strategically matched canines or private hikes with single households (off-leash or on long-lines)
- Cleaning: laundry, cleaning the company vehicle, cleaning up after animals, etc.

**An Average Day in this Role**:

- 1 - 1.5 hours total (30-45 mins each way) of commuting to and from work, depending on where you live
- 3 - 5 hours of driving with the company vehicle (your time is paid when driving the company vehicle)
- 1 - 2 hours of hiking at a remote or private location, primarily in the woods on un-packed terrain
- Runs, Drop-Ins, and other walks as applicable/scheduled (typically within city limits)

**PERKS**:

- Ditch the gym - get paid to work out
- Client $ tips
- Raises based upon performance & probationary period
- Casual attire
- Field support & paid training
- Liability insurance and workers compensation for your protection
- Amazing and consistent clientele
- Must be able to run or jog mínimally 6 kilometers in 1 hour
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50lbs
- An excellent driver (following all traffic laws, confident in all weather types, and has a good driving record). MUST provide a CLEAN 5-year Drivers Abstract. Professional driving experience is preferred (confident driving long distances in all weather conditions is mandatory)
- Independent and practices good judgment. A large component of this job is independent.
- Strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and grow. Long-term dedication to the company. This is not a short-term seasonal opportunity. GP Pet Pros is growing and expanding We are looking for an employee that wants to grow and expand with us (potential for leadership and management positions).
- Management experience or leadership qualities
- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
- Knowledge of the great outdoors and Alberta wildlife
- Comfortable and confident around canines and felines
- Good communication and customer services skills
- Comfortable with technology

**Required**:

- Clean Criminal Record Check, within the last 3 months
- First Aid Certification with CPR (Human or Pet)
- Fear Free Pet Sitter Certification (approximately $230.00 USD initial cost, must be purchased prior to hire and completed within 6 weeks of hire; will be reimbursed after one year of successful employment)
- Full Class 5 (or above) Drivers License
- Clean driving record (evidenced in 5-year Drivers Abstract)
- Minimum 3-year insurance history available upon request
- Reliable vehicle with 2 million dollar liability insurance
- Employee must provide their own suitable and safe hiking and running apparel
- **Ability to Commute**:_

**Salary**: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company car

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift

Supplemental pay types:

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