Animal Shelter Attendant

Regular Full Time (2 positions) and auxiliary

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlamoffers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than
150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand isbuilt on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre.

We envision a bright future in Coquitlam thatwe hope includes you!

Are you a team player with a genuine passion for working with animals? The City of Coquitlam has an exciting opportunity for two regular full time, as well as auxiliary (on-call) Animal Shelter Attendants tojoin our team. If you love animal care and have relevant experience, this couldbe the perfect role for you! Your responsibilities will include a mix of administrative tasks and animal care duties.

As an Animal Shelter Attendant, your main focuswill be on providing excellent care for all impounded dogs, cats, and small animals. This will involve feeding, handling, walking and ensuring theirwell-being. You will also play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness ofkennels and cages. Some routine clerical and office support tasks will be partof your duties as well. While you'll have general supervision, you'll also havethe autonomy to make independent decisions within established policies and procedures.

Prepare for a dynamic and fast-paced environment that offers ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. There are two regular full-time positions available, one is scheduled Sunday – Thursday, and theother is Tuesday – Saturday. Both include a combination of opening and closing shifts scheduled between 7am and 9pm. There may also be auxiliary opportunities available with shift coverage often needed on holidays, evenings and weekends and short notice based on absences.

To thrive in this exciting role, you must have asolid understanding of proper methods, practices, and procedures for the careand feeding of dogs, cats, and small animals. Familiarity with relevant rulesand regulations is essential, as is knowledge of medications and routine medical treatments for injured or ill animals. Proficiency in carrying out routine tasks related to animal feeding and care is a must.

Exceptional customer service skills are a key requirement, as you'll interact courteously and effectively with the public. Strong communication skills will be essential for understanding and following oral instructions, as well as working with minimal supervision. Being able to provide guidance to volunteers is vital too.

The role will also involve completing non-complex forms and reports, as well aslifting and carrying bulky objects such as bags of feed, hoses, and large dogs.

Requirements for this role include holding a Class5 BC Driver’s license and completing the 12th grade of school.

Sound experience working with animals or an equivalent combination of training and experience will be beneficial. A team-oriented, can-do attitude ishighly valued, and prior professional education and experience in Animal Care& Control would be a considerable asset.

T this CUPE position hasan hourly rate range of $31.85 - $37.09 plus 12 % inlieu of benefits. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.

You will have the chance tojoin a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be…