Kennel Attendant

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
**Work site environment**:

- Cold/refrigerated
- Confined spaces
- Dangerous
- Hot
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
**Work setting**:

- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
- Kennel
- Pet grooming shop
- Dog training school
**Tasks**:

- Prepare food and feed animals
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
- Keep records of animals treated
- Supervise helpers
- Assist animal breeders to handle and nurture animals
- Maintain and order supplies
- Monitor and document animal behaviour
- Assist in regular exercise, e.g., walk
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Pet first aid course
**Animal specialization**:

- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
- Exotic birds
- Hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, etc.
- Reptiles
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own transportation
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Standing for extended periods
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently a student?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Financial benefits**:

- As per collective agreement
**Long term benefits**:

- Maternity and parental benefits