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Trainer, Puppy Development

Canadian National Institute for the Blind
Winnipeg, MB

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Job details

Full-time | Contract

Skills

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Management
English
Microsoft Office
High school diploma or GED
Supervising experience
Animal welfare
Teaching
Driving Licence

Full job description

Position Title: Trainer, Puppy Development CNIB Guide Dogs
Full Time, Contract
Reports To: Manager, Early Canine Development

I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities

To assist in the operations of a puppy raising club, which includes the assessment, selection, training and line management of volunteer Puppy Raisers and ensuring that the volunteer resources are in place to meet the needs of the club. The Puppy Development Trainer will provide the required supply of healthy, temperamentally sound and socially acceptable young dogs for training as future guide dogs. This position will also act as an ambassador for CNIB Guide Dogs, promoting good public image and supporting CNIB’s strategic direction.

II. Essential Functions

This position entails, but is not limited to the following general responsibilities:

Recruits, interviews and takes responsibility for the selection of Puppy Raisers and boarders. Ensures that supporter resources are in place to meet the planned allocation of puppies. Trains and supports the volunteers throughout their puppy raising careers to ensure their on-going development and performance management.
Assesses, monitors and records all of the puppies’ social, educational, temperamental and physical development. Maintains accurate and current documentation including progress and health records.
Manages the placement of puppies to the puppy raisers within their club. Identifies puppies that are ready for intake into training and recommends those that should be withdrawn.
In collaboration with the Manager Early Canine Development, plans, organises and conducts training classes on a regular basis to provide best practice, education and support to Puppy Raisers and boarders. This includes identifying and negotiating the cost of suitable venues.
Identifies temperamental and behavioural issues and ensures the application of appropriate solutions. Highlights all health issues and promptly refers them to be reviewed. Recommends appropriate time and place for castration and spaying.
Investigates and documents all complaints and accidents relating to puppies and Puppy Raisers and takes appropriate action, in line with current Health and Safety policies.
Any other activities relevant to the role that will positively impact what it means to be blind and partially sighted today

Decision Autonomy

Works under the supervision of the Manager, Early Canine Development
Consults with and works in cooperation with Puppy Development Team

III Qualifications

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Communicate effectively using a good standard of written and verbal English. Able to demonstrate aptitude for puppy and dog handling. Able to practically apply theoretical knowledge. Able to undertake demands of the role. Including walking long distances and controlling and walking with a range of dog breeds, ages and temperaments. Team player and able to work independently. Able to apply a professional approach and comply with policies and procedures.
Basic skills in Microsoft Office software including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
Knowledge of the local club area.

Experience and Education

Previous experience supervising a puppy raising club an advantage
Previous experience in the areas of animal welfare or behaviour. Previous experience in the field of people management. Previous experience in a teaching or mentoring role.
Current valid driving licence.
High school or the equivalent. Certification in an appropriate subject is desirable. Accredited learning in the areas of animal welfare or behaviour. Accredited learning in the field of people management. Accredited learning in the area of teaching or mentoring.
Eligibility to work in Canada: Proof of identity and eligibility to work in Canada

Work Environment

Able to meet the requirements of the training program in terms of work hours plus any required travel or periods of working away from home. Overnight hotel stays away from home. Able and willing to work unsociable hours and support promotional events.
Comfortable with dogs in the workplace/office.
The successful candidate will be required to carry out other such duties as may reasonably be required, commensurate with the grade of this position. All employees will be expected to excel in being customer centric and advocate for CNIB at all times.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

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