Animal Care Attendant (Casual)

Oakville & Milton Humane Society • Contract • Oakville, Ontario, Canada • USD $ 20 / hour • 2w ago

Are you a people person, who is passionate about animals and enjoy making a difference in your community? If so, the Oakville & Milton Humane Society (OMHS) is interested in hearing from you. We are a registered charity that is committed to protecting and caring for animals and we are now accepting resumes for:

What Would You Be Doing?

The Animal Care Attendant is an integral part of the shelter and is responsible for providing all aspects of care and support for the animals in the care of OMHS. Working closely with the Registered Veterinarian Technicians (RVT’s), the ACA will ensure that the care and welfare of all animals and the shelter are maintained in accordance with OMHS expectations and protocols.

Key Responsibilities for this physically demanding position include but are not limited to:

Provides clean water and fresh food to the animals daily
Cleans and disinfects all dishes, bedding etc. used by the animals daily
Cleans and disinfects all cages and assigned rooms within the shelter daily
Removes animal feces and cleans area regularly
Restocking of supplies
Provides physical activity (dog walking, etc.) environmental enrichment, and socialization to the animals within the shelter daily
Provide animal care as needed, including bathing of cats & dogs, nail clipping, ear cleaning etc.
When required, may receive animals brought in by APS or the public and logs all necessary information
Monitors the health of and observes the temperament of animals; reporting any odd or disconcerting behavior(s) to the RVTS’s
Inside work environment can be noisy. (hearing protection provided upon request)
Outside work in all-weather elements.

Qualifications and Experience:

High School Diploma and/or College as applicable
Ability to lift 50LBS maximum; repetitive heavy lifting of objects daily
Must be reliable; ability to work all shifts, including weekends, holidays
Valid G license with a clear Drivers Abstract
Clear Criminal Background Check
Shelter experience an asset
Understanding of care and husbandry for cats, dogs, and small animals
Canine behaviour knowledge an asset

Skills:

Strong communication, organizational and teamwork skills
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability and comfortable handling animals with varying temperaments
Flexible and adaptable approach to changing situations
Demonstrated written & oral communication/interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to work within a fast paced, at times a stressful environment
Demonstrated ability to work with little supervision
A demonstrated compassion towards people as well as animals

Job Type: Casual

Wage: $20/hour

Schedule: As needed, Covering for vacations, Weekends

This role is scheduled to start in Mid-August.

Interested applicants please submit a cover letter with resume.

We thank all applicants for their interest in joining OMHS. Given the volume of applications received, we request that you do not follow up your application with a phone call and only apply through Indeed. We will contact only those candidates selected for an interview and thank you for your understanding.

Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility:

OMHS is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates including men, women, members of visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and Aboriginal peoples.

OMHS is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise the Executive Director in a timely fashion of any accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Job Type: Casual

Work Location: In person