Kennel attendant
City of Brampton’s Legislative Services department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Kennel attendant. City of Brampton’s Legislative Services department oversees municipal governance and administrative functions. It manages city council meetings, bylaws, and records management, ensuring transparency and compliance with regulations. Through efficient processes and public engagement, the department supports democratic decision-making and civic participation. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Brampton
Department: Legislative Services
Position: Kennel attendant
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $30.42 hourly
Employment Type: Summer/Term/Part Time
Job Industry: Government and Public Sector
Job Type: Management and Administration
Location: 475 Chrysler Dr, Brampton, ON L6S 6G3, Canada
Primary Location: Animal Shelter
Shift: 24 hour workweek
Job ID: 2024-8492
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have High School (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of up to one (1) year in Animal Care
or equivalent
Experience: Candidates should have experience of over one (1) year, up to and including two (2) years in an animal shelter or clinic environment or similar environment
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have the ability to handle cash
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to perform data entry and email
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service
- The candidates should have the ability to work independently or as part of a team
- The candidates should possess a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide guidance to Shelter Assistants, co-op students, and volunteers and able to ensure the care of all animals under the control of the Animal Shelter through administration of food, maintenance of kennel facilities, and monitoring of the welfare and behavior of these animals
- The candidates should be able to administer medication and treatment to animals as directed by Technical staff and ensure all exercise programs are completed and be able to maintain records and able to perform grooming functions, including feeding animals, cleaning food bowls, refilling water dishes, preparing food (including special diets), and hand feeding
- The candidates should be able to ensure the kennel facilities are sterile and disinfected, including emptying and refilling litter boxes, and cleaning grooming, kitchen, storage, and other shelter areas and able to perform daily monitoring of all assigned animals, administer minor treatment as prescribed by the Vet technician, and maintain records
- The candidates should be able to provide exemplary customer service through assisting clients interested in adoption, lost or found animals, education around animal-related legislation, and responsible pet ownership and able to arrange for medical treatment with the veterinarian, coordinate transportation to appointments, monitor returning patients, and maintain records
- The candidates should be able to respond to public inquiries in person or by phone regarding lost animals, adoptions, and animal licensing and able to prepare daily reports related to lost, found, and deceased animals
- The candidates should be able to ensure that all animals are properly tagged for identification and able to perform general housekeeping duties to all areas of the shelter and laundry
- The candidates should be able to load/unload animal cadavers into the freezer and able to access the computer for data entry and research
- The candidates should be able to order food and supplies and able to assist the Vet Technician with the examination of animals
- The candidates should be able to assist in logging all animals into Corporate Application and tag animals and able to receive, process, and balance payments for services and issue receipts
- The candidates should be able to participate in special events and able to euthanize animals in the absence of a veterinary technician or assist in the euthanization of animals under the direction of a veterinary technician
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!