Attendant: Animal Care

Why work with the Ottawa Humane Society

 

The Ottawa Humane Society has been a leader in animal welfare since 1888.  We’re currently looking for compassionate and results oriented Casual and Part Time Attendant: Animal Care to join our team supporting domestic animals.  If you’re interested in practicing high quality patient care where your professional development is important, and you thrive in a busy client centred environment where teamwork is key, then this is a great opportunity for you to come join the OHS!

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WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

 

Salary: $19.89 per hour to $22.42 per hour

Benefits:

Casual position:

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free on-site Parking
  • Veterinary food and other supplies discount
  • Career Development (internships, on-the-job learning, mentorships, internal and external training opportunities) and Paid Continuing Education Opportunities (bursaries, CE allowance, membership dues, tuition reimbursement)

Part Time position:

  • Vacation Days, Statutory Holidays
  • 20 additional Paid Leave hours for emergency leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free on-site Parking
  • Veterinary food and other supplies discount
  • Career Development (internships, on-the-job learning, mentorships, internal and external training opportunities) and Paid Continuing Education Opportunities (bursaries, CE allowance, membership dues, tuition reimbursement)

Schedule:

  • Part-time: Evenings (Summer: 42 hours bi-weekly. Winter: 30 hours bi-weekly)
  • Casual: No guaranteed hours. Employee will be required to work evening, holiday and weekend shifts.
Animal care attendant with a cat

What you bring to the table:

  • Secondary school diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of six months’ experience in animal care
  • Working proficiency in spoken and written English is required

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For more information, please contact us at careers@ottawahumane.ca.

For more information about available jobs or our work schedules, please visit our careers page.

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.