kennel attendant
Posted on June 22, 2026 by Employer details Howling Dog Tours Ltd
Job details
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Cold/refrigerated. Hot. Outdoors. Wet/damp. All weather conditions. Work setting: Willing to relocate. Kennel. Tasks: Document animal behaviour. Monitor animal behaviour. Prepare food and feed animals. Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures. Keep records of animals treated. Assist animal breeders to handle and nurture animals. Clip animal nails. Dog training expertise: Canine behaviour problems/modification. Animal specialization: Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.). Security and safety: Driving record check (abstract). Criminal record check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Physically demanding. Handling heavy loads. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Fast-paced environment. Standing for extended periods. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Reliability. Team player. Screening questions: Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Financial benefits: Bonus. Other benefits: Free parking available. Variable or compressed work week. Support for youths: Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Support for Veterans: Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) . Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.) . Support for Indigenous people: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers . Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.).- Location Canmore, ABT1W 2W8
- Work location On site
- Salary$18.00 to $19.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 35 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Weekend
- Starts as early as 2026-08-04
- Benefits: Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3606089
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Cold/refrigerated
- Hot
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
- All weather conditions
Work setting
- Willing to relocate
- Kennel
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Document animal behaviour
- Monitor animal behaviour
- Prepare food and feed animals
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
- Keep records of animals treated
- Assist animal breeders to handle and nurture animals
- Clip animal nails
Experience and specialization
Dog training expertise
- Canine behaviour problems/modification
Animal specialization
- Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
Additional information
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Criminal record check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Variable or compressed work week
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Veterans
- Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
- Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
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