Part-Time, Seasonal, and Temporary Employment


Animal Services 

Share our passion for animal care? Animal Services offers a variety of rewarding positions.  

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Animal Services

expandAnimal Control Officer

Major Responsibilities:

  • Patrol the city for animal-related bylaw infractions
  • Investigate complaints
  • Public education
  • Licencing
  • Enforce legislation – issue offence notices, process court documents, and attend court as required
 

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2-year experience in handling and restraining dogs, cats, and other animals
  • Experience as a enforcement officer
  • Experience with wildlife species
  • Certificate from Municipal Law Enforcement Officers’ Association; Diploma in Police Foundations/Law and Security, or other enforcement equivalent an asset
  • Computer proficiency
  • Knowledge of Chameleon software application an asset
  • Valid Ontario non-probationary Class “G” Driver’s Licence
  • Excellent customer service  and conflict resolution skills
  • Able to work independently and without direct supervision
  • Willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays (variable shifts)

Rate of Pay:

Starting at $14.00 per hour

expandKennel Attendant

Major Responsibilities:

  • Animal husbandry – cleaning kennels, nursing care, medicating animals
  • General facility duties – laundry, dishes, supply stocking, floors, etc.
  • Customer service – educating the public, adoption counseling

Qualifications:

  • Minimum one year experience in an animal-related field (shelter, pet store, groomer, vet clinic)
  • Certificate in Animal Care or equivalent an asset
  • Computer proficiency
  • Knowledge of Chameleon software application an asset
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Ability to work with dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, and other domestic animals
  • Willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays (variable shifts)

Rate of Pay:

Starting at minimum wage

expandVeterinary Technician

Major Responsibilities:

  •  Maintain a healthy animal population
  •  Assess animal temperament to determine adoptability
  •  Assign tasks and schedules for kennel staff – supervise shelter in absence of supervisor
  •  Order supplies as necessary
  •  Public education
  •  Participate in children’s education program
  •  Euthanasia

Qualifications:

  • Registered Veterinary Technician
  • Minimum 3-year experience in a vet clinic, shelter, or animal-related field
  • Valid Ontario non-probationary Class “G” Driver’s Licence
  • Excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills
  • Able to manage animal health without supervision
  • Able to multitask and have strong decision making skills
  • Computer proficiency
  • Knowledge of Chameleon software application an asset
  • Willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays (variable shifts)

Rate of Pay:

Starting at $16.00 per hour