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SalaryEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter – Animal Control Assistant/
Kennel Attendant, contract
The Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter has a summer employment opportunity available
for a student of an Animal Care or related program. This position is ideal for someone
currently studying, or a recent graduate of, a post-secondary recognized educational
institution in the field of animal care who is able to work on a full-time basis from early
May to the end of August 2024.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Care, feeding and medical needs of the animals housed at the shelter
- Maintaining proper shelter hygiene
- Providing administrative and customer support
- Reception duties, maintaining records, filing systems and daily cash transactions
- The ability to maintain confidentiality of all information provided and good oral and
- Knowledge of Uxbridge and Scugog geographic areas would be beneficial
- Animal care experience is required and the ability to work as part of a team is a must
- This position involves heavy lifting, handling and restraint of wild and domestic animals
including sick and injured, and the possibility of occasional assistance on field calls
when needed.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Post-Secondary education in a Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Technician program
- Animal care experience – preferably in a commercial/public environment
- Good organizational and writing skills, accompanied by computer literacy and the
- Physically capable of performing duties under adverse conditions.
- Valid Ontario “G” drivers’ license in good standing.
If you are interested in joining our team, please forward your resume and cover letter to
Hilary Williams, Manager, By-law Services at hwilliams@uxbridge.ca, specifying the role
you are interested in. Resumes will be accepted until March 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
This position is subject to providing proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in alignment with
the Township Policy September 23, 2021, COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Successful candidates
will be required to be fully vaccinated with a Health Canada or the World Health Organization
approved COVID-19 vaccine series with the final dose at least 14 days prior to your start date.
The Township will consider cases requiring accommodation as stipulated by relevant
employment standards legislation or regulation and/or the Ontario Human Rights Code.
The Township of Uxbridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is dedicated to an inclusive,
barrier-free recruitment and selection process. The Township is committed to diversity, equity,
and inclusion within its community and organization, and welcomes and encourages
applications from Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, women, persons who live with
disabilities, people from 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and people from diverse communities. When
requested, the Township of Uxbridge will accommodate applicants throughout the recruitment
and selection and/or assessment process, pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code. These
commitments also apply to our Board and Committee recruitment and selection processes.
Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act.
