Dog Daycare Attendant

Jump-start a rewarding career in the _*BOOMING* PET INDUSTRY _by learning how to manage a room full of dogs and contribute to their mental health and physical well-being.

**WOOFUR **is a leader and pioneer in the field of pet services tailored to improve the social and physical well-being of pets. As a multiple recipient of TOP CHOICE and CONSUMER CHOICE awards, Woofur is hiring employees who are as passionate as they are to improve the lives of pets.

1) **APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS**: Please provide a response to any and all preliminary questions and complete any skills assessments and/or questionnaires as needed. Any missing information will be assumed as a lack of attention to detail or not being able to follow detailed instructions.

2) This is a **FULL-TIME, PERMANENT POSITION**, so it is NOT recommended for students returning to school unless you are juggling a part-time class schedule and can afford to work 35 to 40 hours a week between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm. If you would like to work PART-TIME, that is a possibility too, but you need to be available from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm during the week and weekends.

4) This is a **PHYSICALLY and MENTALLY DEMANDING **position. Working with live dogs in a daycare environment requires employees to pay attention to detail, be quick-thinking, and have physical endurance (to walk, lift, and clean). Imagine this position to be like having two roles: 1) a primary school teacher, and 2) a school janitor. You'll be supervising children, disciplining them, having lots of patience, and being structured with certain rules in place. Then, you'll be vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning the facility on a regular basis.

Please note that this job may not be suitable for all people, especially for those who may not be able to handle fast-changing, loud or noisy enviornments.

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The Dog Daycare & Boarding Attendant position is suitable for

**[1] Beginners** who are new to the pet services industry and are looking to start a career in dog handling, dog walking, or dog daycare, but are unsure of where to start. Well, why not learn on the job from one of the most reputable and recognized dog daycares in the GTA?

**[2] Experienced Dog Handlers and Daycare Attendants** who are seeking opportunities to work in a structured environment and are working towards becoming professional dog trainers or handlers.

**JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Dog Daycare & Boarding Attendant**:
About 50% of the job will be to supervise, monitor, and manage active play in the dog daycare, including:

- Picking up and cleaning up after dogs,
- Walking and exercising the dogs,
- Feeding and administering medication to the dogs,
- Keeping accurate logs and records of dog behaviour and activities.

The remaining 50% of the job will be to tidy, clean, vacuum, mop, and disinfect the facility.

**REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Be at least 18 years of age or older
- High school graduate
- Be able to legally work in Canada (SIN # or work permits must be provided)
- Be flexible with working hours and days

**AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL**:

- Be responsible, honest, and reliable
- Have a calm and assertive demeanour with the dogs
- Understand dog behaviour and techniques to communicate with dogs
- Can work in a team or individually (self-motivated)
- Be willing to learn new things
- Have previous customer service experience
- Have good verbal and written communication skills
- Have good organizational skills and pays attention to details
- Can manage multiple ongoing tasks simultaneously
- Have a pleasant personality
- Have no medical or physical conditions that would prevent the successful completion of position duties

**WORKING HOURS**:
**BENEFITS**:
Employees are entitled to exclusive discounts on all retail purchases and services including complimentary daycare for their own pets (some restrictions apply).

**APPLICATION PROCESS**:
To apply, please respond to this post and include your cover letter and resume.

Highlight on your cover what drives and motivates you, and why you are currently working or considering working in the pet industry.

Important: Applications without an accompanying cover letter may not be considered.

Part-time to Full-time hours: 25 hours per week to start (during training period). Then 35 to 40 hours per week.

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

**Salary**: $16.50-$18.00 per hour

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

**Salary**: $16.50-$18.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Markham, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Ed