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Animal Care Technician - Jobs in St. Catharines, ON

Lincoln County Humane Society
Job LocationSt. Catharines, ON
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryNot Disclosed
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypeFull Time

Job Description

Job descriptionJob Title: Animal Care TechnicianJob Type: (16 - 32 hrs) Unionized PositionLocation: LCHS property and the jurisdictions it servesReports to: SACT/ Operations Manager/ Executive DirectorJob SummaryAnimal Care Technicians are responsible for animal care, building maintenance, and customer relations.Qualifications, Experience, and Personal Attributes

  • Minimum High School diploma or equivalent;
  • Animal care training and experience is required;
  • Knowledge of a variety of animals, animal behavior, and their care requirements;
  • Must have genuine compassion for animals;
  • Good command of the English language – verbal and written;
  • Good communication and customer service skills;
  • Must be flexible to perform a variety of duties;
  • Must be a team player;
  • Computer literacy is an asset;
  • Must maintain an Animal Welfare position;
  • Willingness to perform euthanasia subsequent to training when required
  • Must not have allergies limiting or affecting exposure to animals;
  • Ability to remain professional under pressure;
  • Pro-active, self-directed, and able to work in a fast-paced environment;
  • Able to multi-task, prioritize workload, and flexible to adapt to change and shifting priorities;
  • Crisis management skills;
  • Knowledge of WHMIS.
Responsibilities/Duties
  • Feeding of all animals housed within the humane society;
  • General cleaning and disinfecting of the premises and equipment used within the shelter, i.e. food bowls, cat litter pans, utensils, carrying cages;
  • Laundry duties as required;
  • General bathing and grooming of animals as required;
  • Vaccinates and deworms shelter animals as required;
  • Notifies supervisor of any health problems or concerns regarding the animals;
  • Assists the public with adoptions and inquiries;
  • Follows policies and procedures set out by the Society and reports all incidents to his/her immediate supervisor immediately;
  • Works in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations;
  • Immediately reports all incidents of injury, property damage, absence of or failure of a protective device and/or equipment to the supervisor immediately;
  • Reception duties, including greeting the public, answering phones, filing, and general clerical duties;
  • Exterior maintenance if required i.e. cleaning of outside dog runs, lawn maintenance, snow removal;
  • Other duties as required.
Working Conditions
  • Requires the ability to pick up all sizes and types of animals
  • Exposure to distressed and/or aggressive animals
  • Dealing with the public under a variety of circumstances
  • Working in a noisy environment
  • Handling various chemicals and medications
  • May have to handle wildlife (potential for zoonotic diseases)
  • Working in an emotionally charged environment
Job Types: Part-time, PermanentPart-time hours: 16-32 per weekSalary: From $18.90 per hourBenefits:
  • Discounted or free food
  • Extended health care
  • On-site parking
Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
  • Holidays
  • Weekend availability
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