Are you a people person, who is passionate about animals and enjoy making a difference in your community? If so, 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)
Multiple Shifts Available:
Every Saturday 9am - 5pm and Sunday 8am - 4pm
Every Sunday 8am - 4pm and Monday 8am - 4pm
Friday to Monday covering vacations
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.
Key Responsibilities for this physically demanding position include but are not limited to:
- Provides clean water and fresh food to the animals daily
- Cleans and disinfects all dishes, bedding etc. used by the animals daily
- Cleans and disinfects all cages and assigned rooms within the shelter daily
- Removes animal feces and cleans area regularly
- Restocking of 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
- When required, may 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
- Inside work environment can be noisy. (hearing protection provided upon request)
- Outside work in all-weather elements.
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
- 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
- Demonstrated written & oral communication/interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work within a fast paced, at times a stressful environment
- Demonstrated ability to work with little supervision
- A demonstrated compassion towards people as well as animals
Interested applicants please submit a cover letter with 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
Pay: $18.03 per hour
Expected hours: 7 – 21 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oakville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Are you able to work weekends as required?
- What makes you want to have a career working with animals?
Work Location: In person
