Animal Attendant
6 days ago
**Job ID**: 53685
**Job Category**:Animal Care & Control
**Division & Section**:Parks, Forestry & Recreation, PFR Parks
**Work Location**:Riverdale Farm, 201 Winchester St Toronto, ON M4X 1B8
**Job Type & Duration**:Full-Time, Permanent Vacancy
**Hourly Rate**:$34.70
**Hours & Shift Information**: Tuesday to Wednesday 9:30 am-5:30 pm, Thursday to Saturday 6:30 am-2:30 pm
**Affiliation**: L416 Outside
**Number of Positions Open**: 1
**Posting Period**: 22-Apr-2025 to 06-May-2025
**Major Responsibilities**:
- Responsible for the daily care of animals including feeding, watering, grooming, cleaning, etc.
- Maintains good sanitary living conditions for animals
- Observes and reports illness or injury. Treats minor injuries and/or assists veterinarian in administering health care. This includes giving subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and oral medication
- Transfers animals from one enclosure/shelter to another as necessary. Travels to various shelter areas to deliver and pick up animals
- May direct labourer(s)
- Responds to inquiries from public
- May maintain grounds and equipment and make minor repairs when necessary
- Performs demonstrations about the animals and animal related activities to park visitors
- Facilitates classes in conjunction with program staff for paid participants
- Required to be on stand-by during certain times of the year to ensure animals are monitored and cared for during birthing season or during animal illness
**Key Qualifications**:
- Considerable experience in large and small animal care
- Considerable experience in handling a variety of large and small animals
- Experience in maintaining sanitary living conditions for animals
Must posses and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class ‘G’ Drivers License and must qualify for the City’s equipment operating permits and requirements
**Equity, Diversity and Inclusion**
The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity.
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