Animal Care Assistant

Mississauga, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$22–$24 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Apply by: Oct 15, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 30 hours per week

Job summary

The successful candidate will perform animal husbandry duties including cleaning, feeding, and medicating animals while monitoring their health and behavior. They will also assist with intake procedures, maintain kennel records, and support veterinary staff as needed.

Job details

Req ID: 28163Vacancy Type: Part-Time Number of Positions: 1 Closing Date: 10/14/2026Job Summary Under the general direction of the Supervisor, the successful candidate will ensure a high standard of animal husbandry, including cleaning, feeding, and medicating as well as assessment and enrichmentDuties and Responsibilities Ensure a high standard of cleaning of indoor kennels and outdoor runs, cages, floors, feed bowls, euthanasia chambers, etc., utilizing hoses, brushes, shovels, and potentially hazardous chemicals. Perform full cycle care to animals in the shelter (wild and domestic) including feeding, administering medication; monitoring, recording, and reporting any health and/or behavioral concerns of the animals as directed and under the supervision of the Supervisor, Animal Care Confirm breed, color, sex, distinguishing marks and sources of identification including tags, tattoos and scanning for microchips when placing kennel cards on cages Quarantine and observe suspected rabid animals or other disease carriers Set up new animals upon intake, with required intake sheet and observation record form Assist Registered Veterinary Technician with animal medical concerns Communicate effectively with all staff verbal / written regarding updates on animals, supply orders or other relevant duties that will affect their work Follow all Health and Safety and City policies Participate in staff training programs Perform other related duties as assigned Skills and Qualifications Animal Care Certificate or related education is required Animal shelter experience is preferred but not required Animal enrichment experience is preferred but not required Flexibility for 8-10 hour shift work including weekends, statutory holidays, day/afternoon/night shift is required with a primary focus on night shifts. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position including lifting up to a maximum of 50lbs.bending, and working in an environment with a high stress environment (noise, environmental conditions) Excellent communication skills (oral and written) in a concise and professional manner is required. Demonstrated customer service skills. A self-starter with a passion for pets who excels in a collaborative team environment It will be necessary for the successful candidate to receive an anti-rabies vaccination or to provide a recent rabies titer check This position is part of the bargaining unit Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position including lifting, bending, twisting, and working in adverse weather conditions A Level 3 - Vulnerable Sector Check will be required of the successful candidate, as a condition of employment, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted. Other duties as assigned Hourly Rate/Salary: 21.50 - 23.57Hours of Work: up to 30 hours per week (overnight shift)Work Location: Animal Services CentreOrganization Unit: CMS/Animal CareDepartment/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Enforcement Division , Animal ServicesNon-Union/Union: CUPE The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing candidates for some positions, however, it is not being used for screening, assessing, or selecting candidates.We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.Equity, Diversity and InclusionThe City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion .AccommodationsThe City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must hold an Animal Care Certificate or related education and be capable of meeting physical demands such as lifting up to 50lbs. The role requires flexibility for shift work, including nights and weekends, and the successful candidate must obtain an anti-rabies vaccination.