Part Time Animal Care Attendant

Are you passionate about animals and enjoy making a difference in your community? 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: ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANT (Part Time) for Friday through Monday 8am - 1pm.

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.

Hours of work: We are looking for coverage for Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Hours will vary, but are typically 8am - 1pm.

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

• Working with a variety of sizes and behavioural temperaments in dogs and cats
• Provides clean water and fresh food to the animals daily
• Cleans and disinfects all cages, rooms, dishes, bedding etc. used by the animals daily
• Removes animal feces and cleans area regularly
• Restocking of daily 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
• 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 and Animal Care Manager
• Inside work environment can be noisy. (hearing protection provided upon request)
• Outside work in all-weather elements (snow, rain, cold, heat)

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 - we are specifically looking for people with dog experience who are comfortable handing large dogs.
• 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
• Ability to work within a fast paced, at times a stressful environment that changes often
• Ability to work with little supervision; takes initiative to see what needs to be done

Interested applicants please submit a cover letter introducing yourself along with your 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. 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 Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20- 25 per week

Salary: $18.03 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every Weekend
• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Oakville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Dog Handling: 1 year (required)
• Cat Handling: 1 year (required)
• Animal Shelter: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person