Animal Care Attendant

We are a well-established family farm looking to hire additional staff members to meet the needs of our growing business. We are currently looking for an Animal Care Attendant.

**Responsibilities Include**:

- Creating a warm, friendly, and welcoming environment for staff.
- Interacting with animals in a safe and respectful manner.
- Monitoring animal behaviour and health, reporting any concerns.
- Feeding, watering, and cleaning of animal housing according to established protocols.
- General cleaning and disinfecting of your department.
- You will need to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical labour such as bending, stooping and standing for extended periods.

**Desirable Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Animal Biology or Zoology.

**Other**:

- Previous work experience on a farm or animal breeding facility.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and effectively manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to effectively prioritize.
- High attention to detail and organization.
- Previous work experience in a supervisory role.
- Strong, effective communication abilities, both written and verbal with the ability to adapt your style to meet the needs of the person you are communicating with.
- Self-motivated, dedicated to continually learning.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

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

Pay: $18.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 - 44 per week

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Baden, ON N3A 3N1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person