Animal Care Attendant

**Who We Are**

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity and has been operating for 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario; we value all animals and advocate to treat them with respect and kindness. We strive to keep pets and families together and do so through a variety of community support services.

**Opportunity**

**Animal Care Attendant (ACA)**:We are seeking an experienced ACA with a love for spending time enriching the lives of the animals within our care. ACAs understand that ensuring a clean, stimulating and healthy environment is paramount to quality of life for our furry residents. ACAs develop great relationships with our human friends too Supporting client service and administration for a seamless experience at every turn.

**Please note**: The Government of Canada funded this job through the Canada Summer Jobs program. You must be aged between 15 and 30 and be legally entitled to work in Canada. International students are not eligible.

**Status**: Full time, Contract length: 8 weeks - 35 hours/week

**Location**:Orangeville & District Animal Centre**, **Orangeville ON

**A Typical Day**
- Performing care and enrichment for our animals including, feeding, exercising, playing and/or other engagement activities
- Ensuring a healthy environment through general house-keeping, disinfection protocols, laundry duties and kennel cleaning
- Supporting animal physical health by performing supervised vaccinations, seeking RVT advice and general bathing and grooming duties
- Maintaining client records, recording information and notifying a supervisor of any potential health concerns
- Participates in the transfer of animals to vet clinic as required
- Immerse self in the culture and goals of the centre/organization by actively promoting the centre via social media channels and participation in a variety of fundraising initiatives.

**Why You Should Join Our Team?**
- Be part of an energetic team environment with others who share your passion for animal wellbeing
- Gain valuable knowledge & experience in the field of animal care
- Competitive compensation
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Predictable day time hours
- Onsite parking
- Discounted virtual pet care
- Discounted pet food and supplies
- Discounted Ontario SPCA PAWS & Give merchandise

**Do You Have What it Takes**
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player
- Ability to lift 18 kg (40lbs) and control up animals up to 40kg (100+ lbs)
- Open availability including weekdays, weekends and holidays
- Previous clerical training and an asset
- Customer service experience an asset
- Certificate or College Diploma in Animal Care or eager to work towards, preferred
- Between 15 and 30 years of age
- Legally entitled to work in Canada (which means you must have a valid Social Insurance Number)

**We Can’t Wait to Meet You**

Please forward your resume and cover letter to:
Dawn Lyons

Orangeville & District Animal Centre Manager

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society provides accommodation during all stages of the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please advise us if you are contacted for an interview and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any questions, suggestions or required documents regarding accessibility in a different format, please contact us at 888-668-7722.

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 weeks

**Salary**: $17.80 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Orangeville, ON L9W 5G5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- The Government of Canada funded this job through the Canada Summer Jobs program. To be eligible you must be between the ages of 15 & 30. Do you meet this requirement?
- The Government of Canada funded this job through the Canada Summer Jobs program. To be eligible you must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Do you meet this requirement?
- This position requires the ability to lift 18 kg (40lbs) and control up animals up to 40kg (100+ lbs). Is this something you would be comfortable with?

**Experience**:

- Clerical: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person