Dog Walker/Pet Sitter

Dog Walkers Job Description:
- Walk dogs on a regular basis, ensuring their safety and well-being
- Provide exercise and mental stimulation for dogs during walks - Have dogs return to you when called
- Follow specific instructions provided by dog owners regarding their pets' needs
- Maintain control of dogs during walks to ensure their safety and the safety of others
- Clean up after dogs during walks and dispose of waste properly
- Report any concerns or issues to the dog owner or supervisor

Pet Sitter Responsibilities:

- you will take care of the clients pet either in their home while they are away or boarding at your house if allowed.

Requirements:

- Enthusiastic, motivated, friendly, organized, loves animals

- Reliable vehicle that can transport dogs at a time to different locations for dog walking assignments - Previous experience working with dogs or in a related field is preferred
- Live on the North Shore (or close to the North Shore bridges) as you’ll be spending a great deal of time on the road driving dogs as it is. If you live further away you will not be contacted.

- Enjoys being outside in all kinds of weather. - Excellent customer service skills to interact with dog owners in a professional and friendly manner
- Ability to handle dogs of various sizes and temperament. - Ensure all clients dogs have a great adventure every day
- Strong communication skills to follow instructions and relay information to dog owners. - Able to lift 70lbs dogs into your vehicle
- Physical stamina to walk for extended periods and handle dogs of different energy levels - Non smoker (some clients are allergic to cigarette smoke) - Pet First Aid. - Pass a criminal records check - Must have your clean valid drivers license for minimum 5 years - Must be fluent in reading, writing & speaking English - Canadian Citizen/Permanent Resident

Must include a cover letter explaining why you want this position, past experience, your location, vehicle type and what you can add to the company.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: Up to $65,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Flexible schedule

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Application question(s):

• What would you do if a dog became lost while walking a group of dogs?
• What would you do if you were in a vehicle accident while transporting dogs?
• What would you do if a member of the public started bothering you while you were walking dogs?
• What would you do if you were to arrive late to a dog walk that started at a specific time?

Education:

• Secondary School (required)

Experience:

• Dog walking: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Drivers License (required)
• Pet First Aid Certificate (required)

Ability to Commute:

• West Vancouver, BC (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-10
Expected start date: 2024-03-11