Kennel Attendant at County of Grande Prairie No. 1

Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Feb, 26

Salary

39.37

Posted On

26 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Animal Care, Interpersonal Skills, Organizational Skills, Written Communication, Documentation Skills, MS Office, Animal Behaviour, Public Interaction, Team Player, Self-Starter, Labour Duties, Record Keeping, Training Willingness, Flexible Schedule, Physical Fitness, Odour Tolerance

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Company Description The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture. Job Description The Regional Enforcement Services department is looking for a Full-time Kennel Attendant to work at the Regional Animal Pound, a partnership between the City of Grande Prairie and the County of Grande Prairie. The Kennel Attendant will, under the supervision of the Poundkeeper, provide care for animals at the Facility. They will clean and disinfect kennels, the facility and grounds; maintain animal care and wellbeing; serve tickets, issue licenses and collect fees; complete records and documentation related to Enforcement services. The successful applicant will be a team player with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. You will be a self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and be able to contribute positively to the team environment. Qualifications Secondary school diploma required; post-secondary education in animal sciences and/or bylaw enforcement preferred; Animal control, enforcement, pound or shelter related experience preferred; Physically fit to undertake labour duties and carry animals/cages up to 40 lbs; Ability to tolerate unpleasant odours and no allergy to animals; Comfortable working alone on occasion; Good written communication/documentation skills; MS Office skills; Knowledge of animal behaviour and breeds; Ability to deal with members of the public in a professional manner; Must be willing to undertake training in order to meet operational requirements; Availability to work with a flexible and varying schedule; including weekends and stat holidays. Satisfactory criminal records check required; Additional Information Term Length: This position is Permanent Full-time, 40 hours per week, with some overtime as required. What We Offer: The County of Grande Prairie provides a competitive compensation package, including benefits, LAPP pension and vacation. We actively support professional development opportunities and foster an engaging work environment. Hourly Pay: $33.47 to $39.37. Closing Date: This position will be posted until December 10th, 2025 at 11:59pm or until suitable candidate is found. As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. We do not accept applications sent via email. The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs. This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found. Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.

Responsibilities

The Kennel Attendant will provide care for animals at the Regional Animal Pound, including cleaning and disinfecting kennels and maintaining animal wellbeing. They will also serve tickets, issue licenses, collect fees, and complete records related to Enforcement services.