Job Description
Location: 1037 BrookSide road, Upper Brookside, NS B6L 2B9
Salary :$13.50 / hour
Terms of employment:Permanent, Full time 35 hours / week
Start Date : As soon as possible
Employment conditions: Overtime, Morning, Day, Evening, Flexible hours
Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Prepare food and feed animals
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
- Keep records of animals treated
- Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals
- Supervise helpers
- Assist animal breeders to handle and nurture animals
- Maintain and order supplies
- Assist researchers in conducting laboratory tests with animals
- Monitor and document animal behaviour
Experience and Specialization
Dog Training Expertise
- Protection work
- Search and rescue
- Training animals to assist persons with disability
Additional Information
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Fast-paced environment
Personal Suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
How to apply