Dog Attendant - Weekends Required with some optional hours weekday afternoons
The Homestead Nottawa is looking for an experienced, reliable and caring Canine Attendant to join our team.
We are a unique, outdoor-focused dog resort where the day is spent working directly with dogs, maintaining a safe and enriching environment, and making sure every dog receives excellent care.
This is a hands-on animal-care position. It is active, physical work and includes plenty of cleaning and the less-glamorous parts of caring for a large group of dogs.
Position Details
- Part-time
- Starting at $17.60/hour and up to $20.00/hour, based on experience
- Weekends are REQUIRED both Saturday and Sunday (8 hour shifts) with one weekend off a month or equivalent (e.g. every other Saturday off)
- Weekday afternoons are optional when available (3-5 hour shifts)
- 8-hour shifts scheduled between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM
- Must live within approximately a 30-minute drive of The Homestead Nottawa
What You'll Do
- Supervise and safely manage groups of dogs during play, outdoor adventures and rest periods
- Monitor canine health, behaviour and overall wellness throughout the day
- Recognize and communicate changes in behaviour, appetite, energy level or signs of illness or distress
- Provide feeding, medication and routine wellness care as directed
- Maintain clean, sanitary kennels, play areas, indoor spaces and outdoor areas
- Complete regular waste removal and other cleaning duties
- Assist with bathing and basic grooming as needed
- Help with dog arrivals and departures and provide a positive experience for clients
- Participate in organized activities and enrichment for the dogs
- Take photos and videos of the dogs for client updates and social media
- Assist with light grounds and facility maintenance
- Work safely and confidently with dogs of different sizes, breeds, personalities and energy levels
- Communicate clearly with the rest of the team and contribute to the smooth operation of the resort
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma
- At least 2 years of experience working directly with animals in a professional setting. Examples include working for a horse farm, veterinary office, dog daycare or boarding facility, kennel, farm or other animal-care business. Personal pet ownership alone does not qualify as professional animal-care experience.
- Strong understanding of animal wellness, safety and behaviour
- Excellent observation skills and attention to detail
- Dependable and committed to working weekends consistently
- Flexible and able to adapt when the needs of the dogs or team change
- Comfortable working outdoors for extended periods in all weather conditions
- Physically capable of an active workday that includes walking, cleaning, lifting and handling dogs
- Comfortable doing all aspects of animal care, including cleaning and waste removal
- Able to work independently while also being a strong team member
- Responsible, mature and professional
- A calm, patient approach to handling animals
Why The Homestead?
We are not a traditional kennel. Our goal is to create a safe, enriching and genuinely enjoyable experience for dogs while providing thoughtful care and excellent service to their families.
We value people who notice the little things, take initiative, communicate well and take pride in doing a job properly.
How to Apply
Please send your resume to:
[email protected]
We really appreciate a thoughtful cover letter. Before applying, take some time to look at The Homestead Nottawa website and social media to get a feel for who we are, what we do and what makes us different.
Tell us why you think you would be a great fit for our team and for the dogs we care for. Showing that you've taken the initiative to learn about The Homestead will definitely get our attention.
NO DROP-INS - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
For the safety of the dogs and to maintain our schedule, anyone who does so will not be considered. We will review all applications carefully and contact candidates selected for an interview.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.60-$20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
Application question(s):
- Are you available to work every Saturday and Sunday anytime between 7am and 6pm?
- After looking at The Homestead Nottawa website and social media, what interests you about working here and why do you think you would be a good fit?
- Do you live within approximately a 30-minute drive of The Homestead Nottawa?
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Experience:
- professional animal care: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
