Attendant: Animal Care

The Ottawa Humane Society has been a leader in animal welfare since 1888, making a meaningful impact in the lives of animals and the people who care for them. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports animal welfare in our community.

In the role of Attendant:
Animal Care
, you are responsible for providing animal husbandry and cleaning of animal care facilities at the Ottawa Humane Society. This role is primarily focused on maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary environments; providing daily feeding and husbandry; walking dogs; supporting enrichment activities; and ensuring each animal's basic health, comfort, and welfare needs are consistently met.

$21.73 - $24.50 hourly

• Vacation benefits
• 2-week rotating schedule.
• Extended Health, Dental, Paramedical and Vision Care coverage
• Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid sick leave days and four additional paid leave days
• Statutory Holidays
• Vacation benefits
• RRSP matching program
• Free on-site parking
• Veterinary food and other supplies discount
• 2-week rotating schedule.
• Total 72 hours bi-weekly.
• Secondary school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of six months’ experience in animal care
• Working proficiency in spoken and written English is required

For more information, please contact us at

245 West Hunt Club Rd. Ottawa, ON K2E 1A6

The Ottawa Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities in our recruitment processes. If you are contacted by the OHS regarding a job opportunity, please let us know prior to interview if you require any accommodation.

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