Animal Care Attendant

Overview
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Employment Status
Union - CUPE Local 402 - Auxiliary
Scope
The Surrey Animal Resource Centre is looking for employees who enjoy serving their community through excellent service to animals and their owners.
As an Animal Care Attendant, you will be responsible for a range of duties at the animal shelter which include feeding, cleaning, handling, and exercising a variety of species of animals, as well as providing customer service to customers who visit the shelter and those that reach out via telephone, social media and at events.
Responsibilities

• Clean animals housing area and perform daily maintenance. • Feed, monitor, care for a variety of animals. • Monitor health and welfare of animals. • Assist in exercising and socializing animals as directed. • Perform clerical duties including but not limited to answering calls and data entry. • Assist other staff with their duties and other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Completion of grade 12 and some experience working with animals.

You will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of methods, practices and procedures for the care and feeding of animals. • Able to handle and deal with a variety of animals safely. • Ability to understand and carry out tasks according to direction provided • Ability to move heavy objects and animals. • Ability to provide support and assistance at events related to the work.

Other Information
Pay Grade: 8
Pay Steps Hourly Rate Step 1 $28.20 Step 2 (6 months) $28.43 Step 3 (18 months) $28.78 Step 4 (30 months) $29.52
Conditions of Employment
This position requires completion of a Police Information Check.
Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
Closing Date
This job will be posted until April 23, 2024.

Category

Community and Social Services