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Pet Trainer

Fort McMurray, Alberta
CA$15 - CA$28/hourly
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Paid weekly
Health: medical, dental, vision
401k retirement plan

About the role

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  • Ft. McMurray, Canada
  • Pet Trainer
  • 81364131718-100651104232
  • $15.08-$28.09

Job Description PetSmart does Anything for Pets and Everything for You – JOIN OUR TEAM! Pet Trainer About Life At PetSmart At PetSmart, we’re more than just a company obsessed with pets ; we’re obsessed with our people too . Our values are rooted in unconditional love —a lesson we learn from our pets—and staying united together . We believe when our associates are happy and healthy, they can provide the best possible care for our furry, scaled, and feathery friends while enjoying a work experience that celebrates them as their authentic selves.

Benefits That Benefit You

  • Paid weekly
  • Health benefits: medical, dental, vision
  • 401k
  • Tuition assistance
  • Associate discounts and perks
  • Paid time off for fulltime associates
  • Career pathing
  • Development opportunities

Job Summary PetSmart’s Pet Training Instructor is responsible for engaging with pet parents and their pets while providing positive experiences and upholding the company’s vision, mission, values, and strategy. They will actively seek out pets and pet parents to educate them on the benefits of pet training and will deliver pet training services in accordance with PetSmart’s curriculum.

Essential Responsibilities Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following and may vary depending on store characteristics and needs:

  • Responsible for pet parent experience and outcomes conducted over the telephone, in person or online, and responding to pet parent concerns.
  • Actively sell training classes in store, over the phone and online.
  • Educates pet parents about the benefits of our entire pet training curriculum.
  • Maintains all paperwork related to pet training.
  • Educates fellow associates and acts as the subject matter expert for their location on the benefits of pet training.
  • Schedules training classes as outlined by the Company expectations.
  • Responsible for creating a safe environment for the people and pets in their classes and surrounding areas of the store.
  • Ensures the pet training area and surrounding areas are clean and presentable.
  • Recognize associates for their contributions to selling pet training.
  • Responsible for taking immediate action when a sick/injured pet is identified in the store; transport to the vet as needed.
  • Recommends, informs and sells merchandise and services.
  • Assists and works in other departments as required. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Participates in our culture of Belonging and Recognition.
  • Follows all Company Policies and Procedures.

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of retail experience in a customer-focused environment.
  • Accredited in PetSmart Training Instructor Course
  • Proficiency in computer applications.
  • Ability to react under pressure and maintain composure.
  • Flexibility in schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Associate required to stand, walk, climb a ladder, and use hands to handle, feel, hold, write, etc. The associate frequently is required to reach with hands and arms: stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally team lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception.
  • While performing this job, the associate is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and a wet environment with an abundance of pet hair. The noise level is moderate in the work environment; however, associates may be exposed to high levels of noise at times. Exposure to live animals and their handling is common.

Do What You Love Join us for a chance to make a meaningful impact every day. Whether it's helping a customer choose their first fish, celebrating a pet's birthday, or seeing the smile on a pet parent’s face after a fresh groom—you'll create moments that matter . At PetSmart, we cherish diversity and the unique perspectives of our 50,000 associates, all united by a passion for pets.

We’re delighted you’re interested in joining our pack and helping us in our commitment to doing Anything for Pets, and the people who love them. We're excited to hear your story and learn more about you! Apply Now!

  • This listing is not an indication that the position is currently open or available. We are continually looking to build a strong network of talented candidates to join our organization and are always accepting applications. Feel free to contact your local PetSmart store to check on which roles they are actively hiring for.

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associates/leaders assigned to this job perform. It is not intended to include all duties and responsibilities. You will be provided a copy of a job description for the actual position you are hired in to.

Exact rate of pay will be based on relevant experience level, training, skills or knowledge and store location. In no instance will PetSmart pay less than the local minimum wage. This position is also eligible for benefits as described at https://benefits.petsmart.com/ca/

PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. We offer reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our application process, upon request and as required by law.

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About PetSmart Charities

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At PetSmart Charities, we recognize the uniting power of unconditional love. That’s why we’re dedicated to helping people understand the critical role pets play—not just in families, but also in our communities.

Our vision is a world where communities unite in support of pets together with their families.

Our mission is to make the world a better place for pets by investing in community partners that advocate and care for the well-being of pets and all who love them.

We are united as a pack because we believe that to create long-lasting impact in our local communities, we all have our parts to play. Change starts with each one of us, but happens together.

If our vision and mission align with yours, we invite you to join us in leading the change for good.

PetSmart Charities, Inc. is committed to making the world a better place for pets and all who love them. Through its in-store adoption program in all PetSmart® stores across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, PetSmart Charities helps nearly 400,000 pets connect with loving families each year. PetSmart Charities also provides grant funding to support organizations that advocate and care for the well-being of all pets and their families. Our grants and efforts connect pets with loving homes through adoption, improve access to affordable veterinary care and support families in times of crisis with access to food, shelter and emergency relief. Each year, millions of generous supporters help pets in need by donating to PetSmart Charities directly at PetSmartCharities.org, while shopping at PetSmart.com, and by using the PIN pads at checkout registers inside PetSmart stores. In turn, PetSmart Charities efficiently uses more than 90 cents of every dollar donated to fulfill its role as the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, granting more than $475 million since its inception in 1994.

To read more about how to get involved, please visit: https://petsmartcharities.org/take-action