Animal technician Offres d'emploi - Burnaby, BC

POSITION :

Animal Care Attendant

STATUS : On-Call; Casual

SHIFT : Various Shifts

LOCATION : Burnaby, BC

CLASSIFICATION : CUPE 1622

WAGE : $20.79 per hour

CLOSING DATE : Open Until Filled

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The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team in an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference! Please read below for additional details and let us know if you have the skills and experience we are looking for by submitting your application.

About the Position :

The main responsibility of the Animal Care Attendant position is to care for the health and welfare of the animals in the Shelter. A subsidiary responsibility is to give support to the front office staff in an effective and courteous manner.

Some specific duties :

Primary Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with others to maintain the entire physical plant in a clean, sanitary and efficient manner on an ongoing basis
• Maintain the kennels, runs and cat cages in a clean, sanitary and efficient manner on an ongoing basis
• Treat the animals humanely, with compassion and concern, and transmit these values to others both on and off the job
• Provide the animals with proper diet and to ensure that they feed and water properly
• Ensure the animal’s health and well-being in accordance with the society’s animal health policy, including the administration of such medications as specified by the animal health technologist or other authorized shelter staff
• Maintain a high level of standards in order to portray to the public the image of the SPCA as a compassionate and caring organization
• Willingly help co-ordinate the supporting work of volunteers, in the spirit that we all work together for the benefit of all animals
• Perform other duties, as required, which are necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the shelter
• Collaborate with other shelter personnel thereby creating a positive and harmonious atmosphere among staff and volunteers, enhancing team performance

Secondary Key Responsibilities

To assist the front office staff as may be required in :

Qualifications you need to have :