Reporting to the Supervisor, Animal Services, the Animal Care Attendant will assist with animal care and maintenance of the City’s animal shelter facility.

Responsibilities:

• Feed and provide enrichment to all animals housed in the Animal Shelter while completing daily monitoring forms for each animal
• Clean and disinfect the shelter premises and equipment, including laundry and dishes
• Identify potential health concerns and report them to the Animal Care Technician
• Provide customer service by assisting members of the public with animal adoptions and the retrieval of lost pets
• Perform general clerical and reception duties as needed
• Maintain general maintenance of the Animal Shelter, including storage and supply rooms; organize donations and food orders to ensure supplies are neat and easy to locate
• Conduct van runs to various locations such as Whitby, Oshawa, Bowmanville, or other required areas to transport animals for adoption, as well as daily trips to the veterinarian for appointments and surgery drop-offs
• Support Animal Care Technicians during microchip clinics
• Assist with setting up and attending events alongside Animal Care Technicians and/or Management
• Perform related duties as assigned
• Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage and Trust

Requirements:

• Completion of Animal Care Aide certificate, or equivalent Animal Shelter course, plus a minimum of one (1) year related experience; or equivalent combination of formal education and relevant experience
• Veterinary Technician diploma would be considered an asset
• Excellent communication skills and ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Able to complete forms and records relevant to the job
• Excellent interpersonal skills; tact and courtesy to deal with the general public
• Able to work alone or with minimal supervision
• Personal qualities of reliability and co-operation
• Sound judgement and initiative relating to the need for attendance to matters outside normal working hours
• Able to climb, lift and move heavy items (80 lbs/approx. 36 kgs.)
• Capable of performing the work assigned in a safe manner
• Working knowledge of and ability to apply relevant safety policies, standards and legislation (Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act)
• First Aid and WHMIS training are assets
• Willing to obtain rabies pre-exposure vaccination and yearly twin-rix vaccination
• Willing to obtain bi-annual titer check for level of rabies antibodies
• Possess and maintain an Ontario Driver’s Licence (minimum Class “G”) in good standing and be able to pass the City’s tests for motor vehicle operation
• Established skills and experience in Microsoft Office applications and related software
• Shift work, including weekends is required

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to undergo a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters check and an employment medical.