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Animal Shelter Attendant

Delta, BC
On-site
Posted Sep 12, 2026
1 position

$31–$37 / hour

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Employment type: Temporary
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 3, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The attendant is responsible for feeding, handling, and caring for animals while maintaining the cleanliness of kennels and the facility. They also perform routine clerical tasks and may assist with administering medical treatments.

Job details

The City of Delta is looking for auxiliaries in our Animal Shelter Attendant position. This position requires exceptional customer service skills and the ability to interact with the public, in addition to a passion for animals. These are auxiliary/casual opportunities with no guarantee of weekly hours. In addition, employees will be required to work non-standard hours including evenings and weekends. Responsibilities Feed, handle, and care for animals Clean kennels and cages, Carry out routine facility cleaning and maintenance, Perform routine clerical tasks. May be required to administer routine medical treatments and handle animals with a range of different temperaments. Qualifications Experience working with animals is preferred Courses in veterinary assistance, animal behaviour and/or training is preferred Class 5 BC Driver's Licence Ability to form excellent working relationships with volunteers and the public Provide your availability using the following link Candidates that are shortlisted will be tested on their typing and computer proficiency. The City of Delta provides a competitive salary $31.28 - $36.74 (commensurate with experience) plus 12% in lieu of vacation leave, benefits, and statutory holidays. Interested applicants are requested to apply online by October 2, 2026. Candidates may be shortlisted and interviewed during the posting period. At the City of Delta, we are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce that is representative of our community, providing equal opportunity and fostering an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized, valued and celebrated.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should have experience working with animals and possess a Class 5 BC Driver's Licence. Courses in veterinary assistance or animal behavior are preferred, along with strong customer service and computer skills.