Animal Care Attendant Level 1

Job summary

The Animal Care Attendant is responsible for the daily feeding, cleaning, and enrichment of cats and small animals. They also provide essential shelter support by maintaining facility cleanliness and completing administrative record-keeping tasks.

Job details

Animal Care Attendant Level 1 Full-Time Permanent ABOUT US The Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) has been serving Edmonton and area since 1907, dedicated to helping people and pets thrive, together. As a leader in animal welfare, we go beyond sheltering homeless animals — shaping a community that values the human-animal bond through advocacy, education and accessible support services. Our mission is to enrich the lives of people and companion animals through sheltering animals in need, supporting pet guardians, engaging with our community and inspiring compassion. Guided by our values of compassion, trust, improvement, results, inclusivity and teamwork, we work toward a more humane and connected community for all. THE ROLE The Animal Care Attendant Level One is responsible for providing daily care and feeding of cats, small animals, and kittens. This role ensures a high level of care and humane treatment of animals while adhering to shelter policies and procedures. KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES ANIMAL CARE/ENRICHMENT * Daily feeding of cats, kittens, and small animals * Daily cleaning of animal wards for cats, kittens, and small animals * Assisting with cat placements and transfers * Communicating with volunteers and other departments to address animal care needs in a professional and respectful manner * Socializing with cats in regular wards for enrichment purposes SHELTER SUPPORT * Assist with laundry tasks, including washing and drying as required * Help with washing dishes as needed * Cleaning and organizing the animal kitchen, rescue shed, storage area, wash bay, and grooming room ADMINISTRATIVE * Entering care requests for animals as required * Completing feeding and cleaning record sheets for each animal * Other duties as assigned EDUCATION & REQUIREMENTS * High School Diploma or equivalent SKILLS & ABILITIES As the ideal candidate you are passionate about people, performance, and diversity, particularly within the context of animal welfare. You possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and can work effectively both independently and in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, you are comfortable handling animals of all species and temperaments. WHAT WE OFFER Joining EHS means becoming part of a compassionate and dedicated team working toward a more humane community. You’ll be surrounded by passionate professionals who care deeply about what they do — for animals, for people, and for each other. At EHS, we offer more than just a job — we offer meaningful work, growth opportunities and a supportive environment where you can thrive. WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE * Meaningful work that makes a tangible impact in our community * Supportive leadership and a collaborative, inclusive culture * Opportunities for growth, learning, and professional development * A strong focus on employee well-being and work–life balance COMPENSATION & BENEFITS The Animal Care Attendant Level 1 role is classified in Pay Band 1, with a pay range of $16.44–$17.50 per hour, commensurate with the successful candidate’s education and experience. EHS offers a competitive not-for-profit compensation package, which includes: * Comprehensive health and dental coverage, including a Health Care Spending Account * Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) for personal, family and professional support * RRSP/DPSP matching program to help you plan for the future * Paid personal days, vacation, and bereavement time — including for pets * Discounts on EHS programs and services * Opportunities for personal and professional learning and growth HOURS OF WORK * Standard hours: 40 hours per week; however, this position is expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill departmental responsibilities. * Flexibility may be required for evenings, weekends or special events. OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION & SAFETY The Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) was founded on the principles of creating positive change in our community. Our hiring practices embrace compassion, support for our staff and volunteers, and our role as a community leader. We believe that a culture of belonging — where people’s unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued and respected — strengthens our ability to serve both animals and people. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and reconciliation helps us support pet guardians facing access-to-care challenges, strengthen the human-animal bond, and build a more compassionate, engaged, and inclusive society. EHS is also a COR-certified employer, recognized by Alberta’s Certificate of Recognition program for maintaining the highest standards of health and safety for our staff, volunteers and the animals in our care.

What you’ll do

The Animal Care Attendant is responsible for the daily feeding, cleaning, and enrichment of cats and small animals. They also provide essential shelter support by maintaining facility cleanliness and completing administrative record-keeping tasks.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent. The role requires comfort in handling animals of various species and temperaments, along with strong communication skills.

Benefits

• Health coverage • Dental coverage • Health Care Spending Account • Employee & Family Assistance Program • RRSP/DPSP matching program • Paid personal days • Vacation time • Bereavement time • Discounts on programs and services

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Cleaning · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Feeding · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Animal care
• Animal handling
• Cleaning
• Feeding
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Record keeping
• Enrichment
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Community Leadership
• Animal Care
• Support Services
• Animal Welfare
• Animal Handling
• Small Animal Care
• Advocacy
• Compassion
• Reconciliation
• Discounts And Allowances
• Leadership
• Environment Health And Safety

Job areas

• Social Services
• Administrative
• Security & Safety
• Animal Care Attendant
• Animal Care Worker / Manager
• Pet Groomers and Animal Care Workers
• Animal Caretakers