Full-time Team Leader/dog Care and Welfare Attendant

_**Do you have the leadership skills that could help a great organization become even better?**_

**At Lions Foundation Canada Dog Guides (LFCDG) we help people with disabilities lead independent lives by providing them with a Dog Guide at no cost. The school is unique in offering 7 different types of Dog Guide programs. It operates out of two locations, one in Oakville ON and the other in Breslau, ON.**

Full-time Team Leader/ Dog Care and Welfare Attendant (Breslau):
The Team Leader role is to monitor the day-to-day activities of the kennels. The team lead will provide enrichment for the physical and mental well-being of our dogs. They are responsible for ensuring the kennels are cleaned and maintained. Working alongside the Dog Care & Welfare Attendants, the team leader will inspire a positive working environment by promoting constructive communication. Reporting to the Welfare Supervisor, the team leader will work to implement consistent initial phased and ongoing training programs, ensuring that all staff are performing at a high level.

In addition to the rewards of working with our dogs, there's room to grow and build a career in canine welfare, Puppy nursery department or possibly even in training Dog Guides

**Key Responsibilities**:
Team Leader/ Dog Care and Welfare Attendant Duties:

- Work closely with the Kennel Supervisor to develop and implement employee training and improvement plans
- Maintain a clean and safe kennel environment
- Provide initial and ongoing training programs to new and existing team members
- All responsibilities and duties assigned to Welfare Attendants

Leadership, Communication, and Interpersonal:

- Provide direction and leadership to the team, along with guidance and instruction
- Identifies opportunities to increase the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of the Welfare Department and puts a focus on continuous improvement
- Leads by example with dedication to workplace duties

Contribute to team Effectiveness:

- Works closely alongside the team, ensuring all welfare attending tasks are completed
- Shares in handling workload for positive results
- Works to build collaborative relationships with all LFCDG staff

**You will bring to the opportunity**:

- Past work experience in a team leader or management role an asset
- Post-secondary education in leadership and management an asset
- Post-secondary education in Animal Care or Veterinary Technician training an asset
- Positive communication, conflict resolution, and leadership skills
- Confidence and comfort in instructing and motivating others to focus and complete tasks
- Demonstrated capability in problem-solving and reasoning
- Proficiency in the use of PCs; the Internet; Zoom; MS Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook. Ability to learn new software
- Excellent and demonstrated organization skills with the ability to effectively prioritize workloads, multi-task, respond adeptly to shifting priorities and act quickly to immediate needs
- Ability to work a flexible schedule when required
- Minimum valid G2 Driver’s License with a clean driving abstract required
- Vulnerable Sector Police Background Check required

Pay Rate: $17.00/hr

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

**Salary**: $17.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

- Oakville, ON L6K 0G6 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Oakville, ON L6K 0G6: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person