Ontario Animal shelter worker Jobs – 8 Openings This Week

Animal Shelter Worker - Part Time
Sault Ste. Marie & District SPCA (Humane Society) —Sault Ste. Marie, ON
- From $17.60 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Laboratory experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
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Senior Shelter Support Worker - Barton Tiffany Shelter
Good Shepherd Centres —Hamilton, ON
- $27.53–$31.91 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- English
- Case management
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
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Barton Tiffany Shelter Support Worker - Relief
Good Shepherd Centres —Hamilton, ON
- $25.07–$28.53 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- English
- Social Work
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
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Veterinary Care - Veterinary Assistant - Part Time 16 hrs/week
Toronto Humane Society —Toronto, ON
- $21.05 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Animal Care Attendant – Emergency Services
King Animal Hospital —King City, ON
- $19–$22 an hour
- Night shift
- Heavy lifting
- Communication skills
- Hospital experience
- Dental care
- Life insurance
Relief Children's Programmer
North York Women's Shelter —North York, ON
- $32.58 an hour
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Outlook
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Animal Care Attendant - ER/ICU - Experience Required
King Animal Hospital —Newmarket, ON
- $19–$22 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Heavy lifting
- Laboratory experience
- Store discount
- Wellness program
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Animal Shelter Worker - Part Time

Sault Ste. Marie & District SPCA (Humane Society)
Sault Ste. Marie, ON

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Job details

Part-time
From $17.60 an hour

Qualifications

Customer service
Laboratory experience
High school diploma or GED
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Driving Licence

Full job description

Position Title: Animal Shelter Worker

Positions Available: 2 Part-time (24-40 hours/week); schedule includes weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays, availability for on-call shifts

Start date: Immediately

ORGANIZATION

Founded in 1925, the Sault Ste. Marie & District SPCA (Humane Society) provides care and shelter for approximately 1,500 homeless, stray, injured and abused animals each year in Sault Ste. Marie and the surrounding areas. We are a registered charity - aside from our contract with the City for Animal Care & Control Services and operation of the "City Pound", we rely on donations and fundraising to provide care to the shelter pets. Our hiring philosophy goes beyond just filling positions – we are interested in finding people who are passionate about animal welfare, who want to make a difference in the community, all while working as part of a positive and productive team of people.

POSITION SUMMARY

As an Animal Shelter Worker, the successful candidate will understand that ensuring a clean, stimulating, and healthy environment is paramount to quality of life for our furry residents. ASWs develop great relationships with our human friends, too!

Under the direction of our experienced shelter staff and leadership team, the successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of day-to-day tasks related to the general/medical care, humane handling, sanitation, and monitoring of dogs and cats (we are specifically looking for someone comfortable with handling large dogs) - small animal wildlife areas may be required. In addition, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting with greeting clients, providing exceptional customer service, having excellent communication and organizational skills, and always demonstrating a positive attitude. We are also looking for someone who is interested and available for on-call shifts to assist with Animal Care & Control after hours. A valid driver's license is required.

Typical Duties & Responsibilities:

Maintain a high level of communication with all other staff and volunteers
Perform care and enrichment for our animals including feeding, exercising, playing, and/or other engagement activities
Ensure a healthy environment through general housekeeping, disinfection protocols, laundry duties, dishwashing, and kennel cleaning
Support animal physical health by administering medication, vaccines, basic medical care, and grooming
Observe and monitor our animals for potential health or behaviour concerns and notify a supervisor
Interact with all animals safely, respectfully and in a manner that minimizes stress and uses modern, commonly accepted practices
Ensure that clients and the public receive professional, prompt and friendly service
Support client services by assisting with inquiries and adoptions
Together with other relevant staff, ensure all animals for adoption have engaging adoption profiles
Assist with adoption meet-and-greets
Treat other staff, volunteers and members of the public with courtesy and respect
Work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and its regulations
Immerse self in the culture and goals of the organization by actively promoting the organization via social media channels and participation in a variety of fundraising initiatives.
Complete other duties as assigned

Typical Duties for Assisting with Animal Care & Control:

Cover after hours on-call and respond to emergencies
Document all calls according to shelter policies and procedures
Transport animals to veterinary clinics
Educate the public regarding responsible pet ownership
Work with other agencies (police, fire, city legal department, etc.) in a cooperative and professional manner
Assist with other errands for the shelter as needed

Qualifications:

Excellent communication skills
Team player
Valid G drivers’ licence
Open availability including weekdays, weekends, and holidays
High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
Physically fit with the ability to stand for long periods of time, and to comfortably lift 18 kg (40lbs) and pull 34 kg (100lbs)
Dependable and self motivated
Self-starter and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to maintain professional composure and multitask in a high-paced, reactive environment
General knowledge of animal behavior and body language, including dog/cat breeds and their associated traits
Comfort in handling and interacting with animals with behavioral challenges
Must be comfortable administering general medical care, including giving vaccines, microchipping, bandage changes, and suture removal
Demonstrated excellence in customer service, with the ability to handle high stress situations
Previous clerical training an asset

Pay: From $17.60 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Application question(s):

Tell us about any experience you have with animal handling, and why you are interested in joining our team!

Work Location: In person

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