Kennel Attendant

**Chilliwack Dog Training is looking to fill the following job opportunity**

**POSITION**: Kennel Attendant
**TYPE**: Casual

**HOURS**: 17-30 hrs a week
**LOCATION**: Greendale, Chilliwack, BC

**WAGE**: $16/hour for 3-month training / trial period; $18-20/hour after trial is completed
**STARTING DATE**: ASAP

**SHIFTS Monday - Sunday**

**Shifts range anywhere from 6:30am - 6:30pm, including long weekends**

**We are open 365 days a year, 12 hours a day.**

**MUST TRULY LOVE & ENJOY DOGS & BE A SELF-MOTIVATED INDIVIDUAL** - this is something we can not teach you on the job

**About the Position**
The main responsibilities of the Kennel Attendant position are to care for the health and welfare of the dogs in the facility including cleaning, exercising / feeding / medicating dogs & more cleaning

**Primary Key Responsibilities**
- Working to maintain the entire facility is clean, sanitary, and run efficiently on an ongoing basis.
- Maintaining kennel, training facility & office are cleaned & well organized in an efficient manner, on an ongoing basis.
- To treat animals humanely, compassionately and with concern, and transmit these values to others both on and off the job.
- Provide dogs with a proper care and ensure that they are fed, watered, medicated & exercised properly
- To perform other duties, as required, which are necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the facility.
- To work collaboratively with other kennel personnel, creating a positive and harmonious atmosphere among staff to enhancing team performance.

**Required Skills**:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Reliable vehicle
- Strong desire to provide excellent customer service: patience, caring, professional, positive attitude, attention to detail, adaptability to on-going changes
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Resourceful team player who excels at building trusting relationships with colleagues & customers
- Highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative with mínimal supervision
- Position is physically demanding and includes heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling which requires an individual with the ability to maintain a level of fitness and endurance to fulfill the required duties
- Ability to prioritize demands on time

*Previous animal care or kennel experience would be considered an asset

**How to apply**
Resumes **AND** cover letter, saying why you would like to work with us.

**Job Type**: Casual

**Salary**: $16.00-$20.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- On call
- Weekend availability