Now Hiring: Permanent Part-Time Dog Walker & Pet Sitter
Job Description
Company Information: Pawsitive Pet Care provides dog walking and pet sitting services to people in Elie (Cartier, MB), St. Francois Xavier, and Headingley MB, as well as the Unicity, St. James, Westwood, Charleswood, Tuxedo, and River Heights areas of Winnipeg.
Position Title: Part-time Dog Walker & Pet Sitter
Responsibilities: To provide safe, stimulating walks for our clients’ dogs, and to provide all necessary care for pets (feeding, walking, cleaning litter, administering medication if needed, mental simulation, company, play, and attention). Successful applicant will be expected to drive themselves to clients’ homes and walk their dogs for the agreed upon amount of time and provide pet-sitting services as arranged with clients through our office.
Qualifications:
- In good physical health and able to walk for long periods of time
- Comfortable with dogs and physically able to handle large, strong dogs
- Available to work a minimum of 3 hours during the day time between 10am and 3pm
- Includes evenings, weekends, or holidays as needed
- Have, or be willing to obtain, emergency pet first aid certification
- At least 21 years of age
- Current resident of the province of Manitoba and willing to travel to all of our service areas
- Own working cell phone or smartphone
- Proficient with computers, using the internet, personal email and online scheduling program
- Own vehicle with a valid Manitoba driver's license and willing to provide proof of insurance and a clear drivers' abstract
- Provide clear criminal record check
- Provide a minimum of 3 professional references
- Demonstrate an interest in learning about animal behaviour, health, and/or training
- Willing to attend conferences or workshops to expand knowledge and continue learning
- Minimum high school diploma required
- Willing and able to stay in client homes for occasional overnight pet-sits
*Preference will be given to university or college students or graduates who have demonstrated an interest in animal care, learning and/or behaviour
Hours: Part-time Permanent, hours vary, approximately 10-12 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours.
Rate of Pay: Starting at $12 per hour, with frequent pay increases to reflect commitment and performance, $18 per hour on statutory holidays.
Location: Client homes in Elie, St. Francois Xavier, Headingley, Unicity, River Heights, Charleswood, St. James, Westwood, and Tuxedo areas of Winnipeg as well as the R.M. of Cartier
Deadline to Apply: Friday, September 23, 2022 before 3PM
Start Date: Monday, October 3, 2022
Before you apply...
Review the ad
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Enclose a cover letter
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Commitment
Please note this is a permanent position, not a seasonal one, and we are looking for a candidate who wishes to make a long-term commitment if they are selected for the position.
Availability
Our busiest and most desired timeframe for dog walking is the mid-day walk. Most of our clients work 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm and prefer their dogs to be walked between 10am-3pm. Please ensure you are available during this timeframe prior to applying.
No calls please
We appreciate your interest. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted, please do not call our office.
Our service area
Please ensure you are willing and able to travel within our service area prior to applying. Pawsitive Pet Care provides dog walking and pet sitting services in the Cartier, Dacotah, Elie, St. François Xavier, Headingley, and Unicity areas.