Attendant: Animal Care

This website uses cookies to enhance usability and provide you with a more personal experience. By using this website, you agree to our use of cookies as explained in our Privacy Policy. The Ottawa Humane Society has been a leader in animal welfare since 1888, making a meaningful impact in the lives of animals and the people who care for them. As part of our team, you’ll contribute to a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports animal welfare in our community. In the role of Attendant: Animal Care, you are responsible for providing animal husbandry and cleaning of animal care facilities at the Ottawa Humane Society. This role is primarily focused on maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary environments; providing daily feeding and husbandry; walking dogs; supporting enrichment activities; and ensuring each animal's basic health, comfort, and welfare needs are consistently met. $21.73 - $24.50 hourly Extended Health, Dental, Paramedical and Vision Care coverage Life and Long-term Disability Insurance Health Care Spending Account Employee Assistance Program Paid sick leave days and four additional paid leave days Statutory Holidays Vacation benefits RRSP matching program Free on-site parking Veterinary food and other supplies discount 2-week rotating schedule. Total 72 hours bi-weekly. Secondary school diploma or equivalent Minimum of six months’ experience in animal care Working proficiency in spoken and written English is required View The Full Job Description. For more information, please contact us at [email protected]. For more information about available jobs or our work schedules, please visit our careers page. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Ottawa Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities in our recruitment processes. If you are contacted by the OHS regarding a job opportunity, please let us know prior to interview if you require any accommodation. We use AI-powered tools to review and shortlist applications based on job-related criteria. Human recruiters and hiring managers review results and decide who moves forward. 245 West Hunt Club Rd. Ottawa, ON K2E 1A6 Charity Registration Number 123264715 RR0001 Contact Us Annual Reports and Financial Statements Board of Directors Contact Us Media, News and Blog Mission and Vision Our Commitments Strategic Plan Supporters Get OHS news delivered right to your inbox. The Ottawa Humane Society achieved prestigious accreditation from Humane Canada’s Accreditation Program in April 2021. The Humane Canada Accreditation Program mark is a licensed mark of Humane Canada used under license by the Ottawa Humane Society. The Ottawa Humane Society achieved prestigious accreditation from Imagine Canada’s Standards Program in April 2016. The Standards Program Trustmark is a mark of Imagine Canada used under license by the Ottawa Humane Society.

The role focuses on providing animal husbandry and maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary environments within the care facilities. Responsibilities include daily feeding, walking dogs, supporting enrichment activities, and ensuring the basic health and welfare of animals.

Candidates must have a secondary school diploma or equivalent and at least six months of experience in animal care. Working proficiency in spoken and written English is required.

• Extended Health • Dental • Paramedical • Vision Care • Life Insurance • Long-term Disability Insurance • Health Care Spending Account • Employee Assistance Program • Paid sick leave • Paid leave days • Statutory Holidays • Vacation benefits • RRSP matching program • Free on-site parking • Veterinary food and supplies discount

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Animal Husbandry
• Facility Cleaning
• Animal Welfare
• Dog Walking
• Enrichment Activities
• Basic Health Monitoring
• English Proficiency

• Healthcare
• Social Services
• Environmental & Sustainability

Formation minimale

Études secondaires

Expérience minimale

0+ ans

Postuler avant le

4 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

36 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Entry level