The Dog’s Paw – Delhi, Ontario is hiring - Dog Kennel Assistant (Cleaning Shift)
Starting at $17.60/hour | Part-Time Position
Are you passionate about dogs, take pride in your work, and enjoy being part of a strong, supportive team? The Dog’s Paw is looking for a Second Shift Coordinator to join our growing team.
This position plays an important role in ensuring the comfort, safety, and care of our boarding dogs, while maintaining a clean, organized, safe, and efficient facility.
The position will begin as a part-time position with potential to move into a full-time position for an interested candidate. Training shifts will be scheduled based on the successful candidate's availability, however they will likely take place Tuesday-Saturday. Please note, although this position starts at minimum wage for training, we offer competitive wages and are happy to discuss this in an interview.
Part-time Schedule:
- Sundays: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Full-time Schedule - 4 ON / 4 OFF rotation:
- Sundays: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Monday–Saturday split shifts: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM & 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Must be comfortable with a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Providing attentive, compassionate care to boarding dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments
- Feeding dogs and ensuring they have access to fresh food and water
- Administering medications as directed
- Providing regular potty breaks and monitoring dogs throughout the shift
- Handling dogs safely and confidently during daily routines and cleaning
- Monitoring behavior, wellness, and overall comfort, and promptly reporting any concerns or unusual activity
- Spending one-on-one time with long-term or non-social guests
- Cleaning and disinfecting kennels, hallways, common areas, and other facility spaces
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, sanitation, and organization
- Assisting with laundry and light grooming tasks a needed
- Supporting daycare operations when required, including playgroups and dog transitions
- Reporting incidents and safety concerns to the supervisor promptly
- Preparing the facility and communicating important information clearly for the next shift
- Looking for ways to improve our routines, environment, and overall guest experience
- Working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
This is an active, hands-on position and requires the ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re not just looking for someone to fill a shift, we’re looking for the right person to grow with our team.
You may be a great fit if you:
- Have a genuine love and respect for dogs
- Are confident and comfortable working with dogs of different sizes, breeds, and personalities
- Take pride in your work and hold yourself to a high standard
- Have excellent attention to detail
- Are reliable, trustworthy, self-motivated, and hardworking
- Are a quick learner who is willing to take direction and adapt
- Can work confidently both independently and alongside a team
- Have strong communication skills
- Are comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
- Take initiative and don’t wait to be told what needs to be done
- Bring ideas to the table and look for ways to improve things
- Aren’t afraid to think outside the box and ask questions
- Are interested in growing with the business long-term
Previous pet-care experience is not required, but is considered an asset.
Why Join The Dog’s Paw?
We’re a team that genuinely cares: about the dogs, our facility, and each other.
If you’re looking for more than “just a job,” take pride in doing things well, and want to be part of a workplace where your ideas and contributions matter, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Apply through Indeed or email [email protected] with the following:
- Your resume
- A brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position
- Any relevant experience or skills you feel would make you a great fit
Please note: We will not be considering applications that do not include a cover letter.
Pay: From $17.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- Tell us why you'd be a great addition to The Dog’s Paw!
Please include a brief description of the skills and qualities that make you a strong fit for our team, and let us know why you want to be part of The Dog’s Paw.
Please note: Applications that do not include this response will not be considered.
This is your chance to sell yourself! A simple “I like working with animals” won’t cut it, we’re looking for candidates who can show us what sets them apart.
Work Location: In person
