Yorkdale Part Time jobs in Etobicoke, ON

JOB OVERVIEW
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Dog Daycare Attendant to join our Active team. Within 6 -8 months to potentially become an Assistant Manager and higher pay.

The ideal candidate will be passionate, responsible about working with dogs and providing exceptional care in a daycare setting. We are looking for a candidate in the Etobicoke area who can easily commute to daycare everyday.

**** Only apply if you have dog daycare experience minimum 1 year in Canada ****

Duties:

• Supervise and interact with dogs in a group play environment, engage in dog activities and keep the dogs active throughout the day
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all dogs in the daycare facility by watching their body language,interactions and stepping in when necessary.
• Feed, administer medication, and attend to the basic needs of the dogs
• Clean and maintain daycare areas, including play areas, kennels, water bowls and outdoor spaces. ( this will be consistent throughout the day )
• Make sure that the dogs are hydrated at all times
• Assist with customer inquiries at drop off and pick up times, and provide excellent customer service.
• Create a fun environment for dogs by providing unique activities
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Comfortable walking 2 dogs at a time outdoors
• Ability to perform well with 15 + dogs
• Works well under pressure such as barking noises etc.
• Has a energetic personality and can lift over 25 pounds
• Comfortable with handling dogs in difficult situations.
• High attention to detail and critical thinking skills
• Ability to act quick and come up with solutions
• Effective communication skills with team members
• Ability to perform well in a stressful environment

Experience

• Prior experience working with dogs at a daycare setting needed, minimum 1 year experience.Please don't apply if you dont have experience in a Daycare Facility. Owning a dog does not count for experience.
• Experience with handling difficult dogs and energetic breeds
• Ability to read body language and be able to explain it
• Strong customer service skills to interact effectively with pet owners
• Must love dog's and truly care for their wellbeing.
• Presentable, uses proper communication to speak to client's.
• Multitasker ( Highly important )

Only apply if you have experience in a dog daycare for more than 1 year. References will be asked for this position.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work closely with dogs in a fun and dynamic environment. If you are an animal lover with a passion for canine care, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Etobicoke, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Sometimes, dogs may have potty accidents inside. Are you comfortable with cleaning up after them in those instances?
• Are you comfortable safely handling dogs by their collar, harness, or lifting them when necessary in a professional dog daycare setting?

This may be required for managing group play, ensuring safety, guiding dogs between areas, or assisting dogs in situations where physical handling is necessary.

• How many dogs have you cared for at one time in a professional dog daycare setting?

Minimum 6dogs in a group setting ideal.

Please do not include dogs that you personally own. We are only interested in the maximum number of client dogs you have supervised simultaneously in a licensed daycare or boarding facility.

• If potentially hired, are you available to work Mondays from 7am-3:00pm, Wednesdays 12:00pm-7:00pm, Thursday's 7:00am-6:00pm, Saturday 10am-6:00pm? The ideal employee must be available for these hour's.

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• Dog daycare in a facility: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Location:

• Etobicoke, ON (required)

Work Location: In person