Dog Handler

**Dog Handler - Pack Adventure Hikes**

**Job Description: Dog Handler - Pack Adventure Hikes**

Wolf in Winter is Vancouver Island’s leading pet care company. We provide exceptional dog adventures, small group all-day care, premium dog grooming services, training, and specialty pet gear. Our private, fully fenced acreage in Central Saanich is the heart of our adventure walking program, where dogs run, play, and explore in a safe, structured, off-leash environment.

We’re looking for a dedicated, full-time Dog Handler to join our growing team. This is a physical, rewarding role for someone who loves dogs, takes safety seriously, is committed to the very highest level of authentic care of our canine clients and their human owners.

This is all weather, outdoor work, you thrive outdoors—rain or shine. This position involves significant daily driving and your ability to always practice safe driving and patience is critical to the position.

**Who You Are**
- You’re confident, calm, and capable when working with dogs
- You understand canine body language and group dynamics
- You’re a safe, experienced driver with at least a full Class 5 BC license( not an L or N) and clean abstract
- Can pass a background check
- You’re physically fit, self-motivated, and punctual
- You communicate clearly, act responsibly, and bring kindness to the job—even in the rain

**Bonus Points For**
- Experience in dog walking, dog daycare, training, grooming, vet clinics, equine, or farm work
- Dog training skills or certification
- Pet First Aid+Emergency Pet CPR (or willingness to obtain it)
- Friendly, exceptional client communication and professional conduct
- Additional skills like pet check-ins, nail trims, or administering medication

**What You'll Do**
- Safely drive company vehicles to pick up and drop off client dogs from North Saanich to Victoria.
- Lead off-leash group hikes on our private acreage
- Actively monitor pups closely and intervene proactively to ensure safety and positive behaviour
- Reinforce basic training cues and structured routines (recall, manners, calm exits/entries)
- Clean up after dogs, maintain cleanliness of vehicles, gear and jobsite, and report health or safety issues promptly
- Represent Wolf in Winter with warmth, professionalism, and attention to detail

**What We Offer**
- $21+/hour starting wage + tips
- Paid training
- Company vehicle provided for pickups and drop-offs
- Casual, outdoors oriented dress code, store discounts, on-site parking
- A supportive team culture that values safety, structure, and kindness
- Opportunities to grow into leadership, training, or specialized care roles

**Requirements**:

- Full-time weekday availability (Monday-Friday)
- Must live locally or be relocating to the Saanich Peninsula
- Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license with a clean abstract
- Minimum 1 year of experience working with dogs (preferred)
- Able to work independently, handle physical activity, and be outdoors in all weather

**How to Apply**

**Application Question**
- This role requires managing multiple dogs on and off-leash and transporting them daily.
- Tell us about your experience with dog handling and safe driving. Be specific.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company car
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Work from home

Application question(s):

- Job requires the ability to manage multiple dogs, and there is allot of driving involved, You must be a very safe driver and must love dogs. Please elaborate on your prior experience with both Dogs and Driving.

**Experience**:

- working with dogs: 1 year (preferred)
- dog: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person