Job Description

The Bowen Island Dog Ranch is a boutique Dog Boarding, Board & Train, Grooming and Day Camp business on Bowen Island, a beautiful 20 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver. Founded in 2007, we are professional business giving the highest quality care to our canine guests that arrive on our city shuttles from the Greater Vancouver area, and Bowen Island.

Our work environment includes:

Growth opportunities Casual work attire On-the-job training Flexible working hours Health benefits after 3 months are available
We are looking for hands-on experienced dog handlers to join our team. We're offering full-time and part-time positions, but seeking permanent staff. This is a physical and high-paced job that requires a love of all dogs, attention to detail, multi-tasking, keeping calm under pressure, and efficient communication. Our Dog Ranch staff is a dedicated, hard-working team with a passion for the dogs we care for on a professional level. If we know you're ready to commit to the job, we will do our best to assist you in finding housing on the island. Temporary housing may be available on the Dog Ranch property.

Responsibilities:

Ensuring the wellness of dogs by administering correct medications and food Maintaining a clean facility for dog's health and safety Observing and recording dog behaviour Using intuitive online software to communicate dog behaviour and reservations Driving off property to pick up and drop off dogs

(drivers license and a clean record is required)

Social Media skills is a plus!

Job Details:

Shift times: 7:30 am/8 am - 4:30 pm At least 1 "night let out" shift a week 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm if you work the day shift, if you love on Bowen Island. Housing available overnight if needed. In-house training is provided We're open 365 days a year and stat holidays are our busiest times Pay is competitive for industry standards based on previous job experience Dog care experience IS required. Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients Strong attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking and organization Ability to lift heavy objects
If you are a motivated individual, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Dog Handler position. Please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience. We look forward to reviewing your application!

(Check out our website bowendogranch.com and our social media feeds on FB, Instagram and TikTok!)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00-$26.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Extended health care Flexible schedule On-site parking
Work Location: In person