Job Description

SCARS is looking for a part-time Animal Care Facilitator (up to 30 hours/week) for our Morinville Rescue Centre. Days, evenings, and some weekends are required. Resumes should be submitted as soon as possible. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Email resume to scars@scarscare.ca.

Position Summary:

We are seeking help at the Morinville Rescue Centre to ensure daily operations run smoothly and pets feel secure and cared for until they find their forever homes. If you're the meticulous type who finds joy in cleanliness, organization, and completing tasks, we want you on our team. Expect lots of pet interaction, a fast pace, heavy lifting, lots of cleaning and piles of laundry, but the reward of finding loving homes for pets in need makes it all worthwhile.

Animal Care and Management:

Complete the daily care of shelter animals, including feeding, medication administration, and exercise. Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in all animal enclosures and the facility. Perform regular health checks and coordinate veterinary visits for spaying/neutering, vaccinations, and health assessments. Ensure proper handling of stray intakes or surrenders, including assessments and treatments. Work closely with volunteers in a courteous and manner. Communicate animal related health and behavioural concerns and any occupational hazards to management.

Administrative Tasks:

Manage email correspondence and follow up on animal adoption applications. Input and update animal medical data, vaccination records, and bios for online profiles. Coordinate appointments and ensure proper documentation for veterinary visits.

Facility Maintenance:

Maintain a clean and organized facility, including basic cleaning tasks and adherence to disease protocol. Oversee deep cleaning tasks as assigned by management. Report any facility damage or repairs needed.

Qualifications:

Must have a genuine concern for the well-being of animals. Be able to work outside in all weather conditions. Organized, detail oriented, and reliable. Good interpersonal communications skills. Basic data entry computer skills . Emotional resilience to handle difficult and stressful situations. Ability to set priorities and manage workloads with minimal supervision. Class 5 Drivers License. Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance and heavier amounts with assistance. Must have experience handling dogs and cats.

Training and Development:

Participate in ongoing training sessions and behavioural assessments to improve handling skills.
This position description reflects the general duties of the position, but it is not intended to be a detailed description of all duties that may be inherent in the position.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person