Job Overview
Dog Jogs strives to provide peace of mind for pet parents by caring for our clients’ pets as if they were our own. We do this through our reliable, caring, patient, and professional team of pet care providers.
We built Dog Jogs with the intention of equipping our staff with the skills necessary to provide high-quality care for pets in our communities. This includes understanding the individual needs of pets and pet parents, being dependable, managing time effectively, and providing excellent customer service to both our human and furry clients.
As we continue to grow, we look to bring on individuals who can thrive in their skill sets and contribute positively to our team and community. Dog Jogs seeks self-motivated individuals who genuinely care about the well-being of pets and take pride in doing their job well.
As a Dog Jogger, you will report directly to the Office Manager and Team Leads in your daily dog walking and pet care duties. In addition to dog walking and jogging, team members are responsible for feeding, socializing with, and caring for pets of all sizes and breeds. An ideal candidate will be motivated by the well-being of the pets in our care and possess strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
Who This Position Is For
This position is best suited for someone with consistent weekday availability who is looking for long-term part-time work.
While a love of animals is essential, our most successful team members are dependable, communicate well, show up when scheduled, and can commit to a consistent availability pattern week after week.
This is not a gig-style position where you can pick up shifts whenever you are free. We build client schedules around employee availability, so reliability and consistency are extremely important.
Job Responsibilities
- Caring for clients’ pets and homes.
- Walking, jogging, or providing yard time for pets.
- Caring for dogs, cats, and small animals during scheduled visits.
- Cleaning litter boxes, enclosures, and surrounding areas.
- Keeping clients’ homes clean of any garbage or messes related to visits.
- Bringing in packages or mail for clients when requested.
- Following all visit instructions and completing any agreed-upon pet care tasks during visits.
- Driving before, during, and after visits throughout the workday.
- Accessing clients’ homes through lockboxes, garage codes, keys, and other approved methods.
- Providing food and water to pets.
- Administering medications when required.
- Properly disposing of animal waste.
- Monitoring the health, safety, and behaviour of pets in our care.
- Providing detailed visit updates including photos and communicating professionally with clients and management.
Skills and Functions Necessary for This Job
- Ability to safely handle and control up to two dogs of varying sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
- Ability to manage time effectively while balancing multiple visits throughout the day.
- Ability to communicate professionally with clients, management and Dog Jogs team members.
- Ability to problem-solve independently while working alone in the field.
- Ability to maintain complete and accurate records relating to services provided, including visit details, scheduling updates, and mileage tracking.
- Ability to adapt to changing schedules, weather conditions, and pet behaviour needs.
Job Requirements
- Must live in Edmonton or surrounding communities.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have consistent access to a reliable vehicle.
- Must have access to a reliable smartphone and be comfortable using apps throughout the workday.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be available a minimum of 3 weekdays per week and one weekend a month.
- Applicants must have a minimum of 5 consecutive hours of daytime availability on each weekday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Example availability windows may include 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, 10:00 AM-3:00 PM, or 11:00 AM-4:00 PM.
- Typical shifts are 4-5 hours long, though longer shifts of up to approximately 7 hours may occasionally be available based on client demand and staffing needs.
- While schedules can vary by day, applicants should understand that hours may fluctuate depending on client bookings and staffing needs.
- Must be comfortable working independently throughout the day.
- Must be physically capable of walking and jogging long distances in all weather conditions.
Physical Demands
- Physical stamina is essential. Team members may walk or jog several kilometres per day while managing dogs safely around vehicle traffic, pedestrians, wildlife, and other environmental distractions.
- You will spend a significant amount of time outdoors in varying weather conditions, including snow, rain, heat, and cold temperatures.
- While performing duties, you will regularly be required to walk, jog, reach with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, and bend.
- You may occasionally need to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- In emergency situations, you may be required to transport a pet in your personal vehicle to a veterinarian.
Please note:
If driving between multiple visits throughout the workday does not sound appealing, this position will likely not be a good fit.
Benefits
- Consistent scheduling for team members with reliable availability.
- Tips.
- Opportunities for growth into senior and leadership roles.
- Active, outdoor work environment.
- The opportunity to build long-term relationships with pets and clients.
- A supportive team environment with experienced Team Leads and management.
- 4% vacation pay and WCB coverage.
- Team-building activities and staff contests.
All candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada and successfully complete a criminal record check.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- This job can be physically demanding, with jogging and walking up to 20 km a day in all kinds of weather. How often do you currently run, walk, or do similar exercise?
- Are you comfortable caring for both large and small dogs, as well as cats of all breeds? Tell us a bit about your comfort level.
- Would you be comfortable working with a dog that may lunge and bark at distractions (dogs/other people/bikes etc) on a walk or jog?
- We require a criminal record check. Are you willing to get one? (We do not reimburse for it)
- Our insurance requires all staff to be 18 or older. Please confirm you are 18 or older.
- While we strive to keep our staff working closer to home, some days we need help in different areas we service. We service all of Edmonton, St.Albert, Sherwood Park, Ardrossan and Beaumont. Are you willing and able to drive to these areas when needed?
- Do you have your own reliable vehicle?
If yes, please briefly confirm:
- type of vehicle
- that you will have access to it during your work shifts
- What is your availability Monday to Friday? Please let us know which of the following shift windows you can consistently keep open for Dog Jogs: 9am–2pm, 10am–3pm, 11am–4pm, or 12–5pm. You can select more than one if you’re flexible.
This role requires consistent weekday daytime availability. If your schedule changes often, this may not be the right fit.
Also, are you available for one weekend day per month?
Work Location: In person
