Pet-sitter
Dayna’s Pet Sitting Incorporated situated in Ottawa, ON is seeking applications for the job position of Pet-sitter who are enthusiastic and possess excellent interpersonal skills. The successful candidate for this position is expected to start work as quickly as possible. The role being offered is Permanent employment or Part time leading to full time job. The shift timings for this position include the Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Shift, Flexible Hours, To be determined and Morning.
Employer Name: Dayna’s Pet Sitting Incorporated
Position: Pet-sitter
No. of vacancies: 3
Salary: $17.00 to $20.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 12 to 40 hours per week
Employment type: Permanent employment, Part time leading to full time
Location: Ottawa, ON
Also hiring: Baker
Hiring: Pet-sitter
Job Description
- The candidate must document animal behavior.
- The candidate will be responsible for monitoring animal behavior.
- The candidate must prepare food and feed animals.
- The candidate must clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stalls, and enclosures.
- The candidate must keep records of all animals treated.
Job Requirements
- The candidate should be fluent in English language.
- The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
- Candidate having experience is an asset.
- The candidate must be able to lift weights of up to 23 kg (50 lbs) and 45 kg (100 lbs).
- The candidate should be client focused.
- The candidate should be dependable.
- The candidate should have effective interpersonal skills.
- The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- The candidate must be flexible.
- The candidate should have good judgemental skills.
- The candidate should be reliable.
- The candidate should be a good team player.
Work site environment
- The candidate must be able to work in cold/refrigerated, hot and wet/damp conditions.
- The candidate will be required to work long hours in an outdoor environment.
Experience and specialization
Animal specialization
- The candidate must be knowledgeable about Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs etc.), Exotic birds, Hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils etc., Reptiles and Tropical Fish.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must be bondable.
- The candidate should be subjected to a thorough criminal background check.
Transportation/travel information
- The candidate must have their own vehicle.
- The candidate must have their own transportation.
- The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- The candidate should have an eye for details.
- The candidate should be prepared to perform physically demanding tasks as part of their daily work.
- The candidate must be willing to work long hours in bending, crouching, and kneeling positions.
Own tools/equipment
- The candidate must have a computer and a cell phone.
Benefits
- Health, Financial and Other benefits will be provided to the selected candidate.
- Under Health Benefits, the selected candidate will receive Dental plan, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage and Vision care benefits.
- Under Financial benefits, the selected candidate will receive Bonus, Group insurance benefits and Mileage reimbursement.
- In addition to the Health and Financial benefits mentioned above, the selected candidate will receive Employer-paid learning/training and Other benefits.
How to Apply
If you have a keen interest in applying, kindly utilize the provided alternatives to submit your application.
By email
Note
Please include the following while sending the application
- Cover letter