Opportunity
We’re looking for passionate and dedicated Cleaners to join our team full-time and part-time, on-site. In this role, you will work alongside Dog Handlers to ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of dog kennels and staff common areas. As part of our team, you’ll play an essential role in keeping our animals happy, comfortable, and healthy while they wait for their forever homes. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and on their feet all day.
About Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary
Dog Tales is a world-renowned dog rescue and horse sanctuary set on an incredible 50 acres of green fields, rolling hills, and wooded areas in King City, Ontario. Our picturesque location – complete with kilometers of walking trails, therapy pools, and a grooming spa – is the perfect setting for abused and neglected animals to heal and be rehabilitated while they wait for forever homes. Along with medical care, our team provides all of the love, attention, and training that our rescue animals need to recover from their difficult pasts, so that they can move on to permanent, loving homes, which most do. For the rest, Dog Tales is home for as long as they need it to be.
If you would like to be part of an energetic and compassionate team, where you can make an impact and difference in the lives of countless animals, join us!
The Role
As a Cleaner at Dog Tales, you will be responsible for ensuring that our dog kennels and staff areas are kept clean and organized. You will play a crucial role in maintaining a clean environment for the animals and team members, working closely with the Dog Handlers. Your duties will include:
- Efficiently cleaning dog kennel rooms multiple times daily.
- Ensuring all dogs have the appropriate bedding, toys, and clean water bowls.
- Handling laundry and providing fresh blankets and beds for the dogs.
- Sorting, washing, and organizing physical donations (e.g., dog beds, blankets, toys).
- Assisting other departments as needed.
What You Bring
We understand that the "ideal candidate" doesn’t exist, so if you don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value passion and a willingness to learn!
- Professional cleaning experience is preferred.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to lift heavy objects.
What We Offer
We believe in supporting our team with great perks that make work enjoyable and life easier:
- Competitive Salary and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary along with a solid benefits package, including health, vision, and dental coverage to keep you covered.
- Extended Healthcare: In addition to regular health benefits, we provide extra support for your well-being, including mental health resources.
- Free Staff Meals: Enjoy free daily meals while at work, making your day a little more convenient and enjoyable.
- Paid Vacation and Sick Days: Take time to relax or recover with paid vacation and sick days, because work-life balance is important.
- Employee Appreciation Events: We host regular events to celebrate our team and build a positive, fun work environment.
- GRSP: Contribute to a Group Registered Savings Plan to secure your future.
Schedule
- 5 days a week with varied shifts of 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM and 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
- Weekend and evening shifts required.
- Must be available for holidays.
Compensation: $42,000 per annum
Please note, this position is onsite. Additionally, reliable access to a car is necessary as there is no public transit near our facility.
We thank all applicants in advance, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $42,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
