Animal Shelter Attendant (2) EX22-1073 - Jobs in Greater Sudbury, ON

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Posting date: September 12, 2022Job Title: Animal Shelter AttendantNumber of Vacancies: 2Posting number: EX22-1073Status: Regular Part Time positionsHours of Work: Up to 48 hours bi-weeklyShift Work Required: YesRange of Pay: $24.42 to $28.20 per hourStart date: To follow selection processInitial Reporting Location: Animal ShelterEligible to Work from Home: NoSection: Corporate Security and By-Law ServicesDepartment: Corporate Services**Duties: Under the general supervision of the By-Law Co-ordinator – Animal Care and Control or Designate.

• Perform animal care services such as feeding, cleaning and minor health care treatments, and where necessary, the supply of injections, medicine and creams under the support and direction of a Veterinarian or designate.

• Provide environmental enrichment, socialization, and physical activity (e.g. walking the dogs and socializing of cats, etc.) to the animals within the facility on a daily basis.

• Take charge and/or handle animals as required, and to restrain hard to control animals.

• Ensure all interior and exterior shelter areas are constantly clean, disinfected and maintained to ensure the overall cleanliness of the facility.

• Perform general housekeeping duties including but not limited to laundry and dishes. Including the general cleaning of common areas, staff room, bathroom, kitchen, and disposal of wastes.

• Clean and maintain Animal Care and control equipment including but not limited to animal crates, cages, fridges, freezers, and live traps.

• Seasonal maintenance of outdoor areas including snow removal and salting/sanding of walkways, entrances and exits.

• Provide administrative support and cash handling duties including processing transactions, inventory and maintenance of records relating to intake, licensing and adoption.

• Provide customer service (e.g. answer phones, provide basic information, help with adoptions) to the general public, and promote responsible pet ownership by obtaining animal licences.

• Assist with fundraising and events to promote the Shelter and adoptable animals.

• Routinely prepare and pick up animals for transport, shelter supplies, donations, using the City’s fleet vehicle provided, as necessary.

• Perform typing, filing and miscellaneous clerical duties.

• Assist other employees within the Section with their duties during periods of overload, vacation or absence.

• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade XII) Education.
• Additional animal related courses/education, Veterinary Assistant or Animal Care College certificate considered an asset.
• Over one (1) year up to and including two and a half (2½) years of experience in an animal shelter, veterinary clinic, or other animal related facility.
• Experience in the handling of animals and knowledge in animal care practices in relation to animal sheltering is essential.
• Knowledge of common diseases, their symptoms and means of transmission, administration of oral medications, assessment of change in animal status.
• Strong sense of teamwork and collaboration, and the ability to work independently as well as take direction.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills in dealing with the public in a courteous and effective manner.
• Ability to recognize and deal effectively with a diversity of animals, problems and behaviours with the experience of medicating animals and handling feral, aggressive and under socialized animals.
• Demonstrate satisfactory physical abilities matching job requirements (e.g. lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 40 lbs., cleaning kennels, restraining large dogs weighing up to 150 lbs, and feral cats, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability related to the use of computer software and administrative systems in a Windows environment (e.g. file maintenance, word processing, spreadsheet applications, information input and retrieval, etc.).
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Must be physically capable of completing assigned duties while being exposed to various animal allergens.
• Provide, at own cost, a Criminal Record Check.
• Satisfactory health, attendance and former employment history.
• Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid driver’s licence, have an acceptable driving record, and personal insurance coverage.

Note: A Criminal Record Check will be requested by the Hiring Manager should you be the candidate of choice. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.How to Apply: Résumés quoting EX22-1073 are invited and will be received by the City of Greater Sudbury’s Human Resources and Organizational Development Division, by e-mail at hrjobs@greatersudbury.ca or fax at 705-688-3979, for the above noted position until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Any application received after this deadline will not be considered.For further instructions on how to apply to this position, please visit our How to Apply section.All City of Greater Sudbury employees are required to be fully vaccinated as a condition of hire in accordance with the Citys mandatory Vaccination Policy. Please do not submit your proof of vaccination with your resume. This information will only be required if you are selected as the candidate of choice.All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.The City of Greater Sudbury has launched a survey to understand what prospective employees are looking for from an employer. Please take a few minutes to provide us with your input. Your responses will be anonymous. Thank you in advance for your participation in the survey!The City of Greater Sudbury is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment, and are happy to hire qualified (including education credential) applicants from anywhere. In order to hire a candidate one must be legally entitled to work in Canada, with legally entitled being defined as having all of the necessary paperwork processed, approved and responded to, by way of a work permit being issued and received. Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of determining suitability for this competition only in accordance with The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.Job Type: Part-timeSalary: $24.42-$28.20 per hourQuick Apply

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