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Animal Care Worker (Except Farm)

Employer

Cooper's Dog Cabin

Date Posted

April 13, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Banff, AB
  • Earnings $19.00 hourly
  • Work Hours 32 to 44 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date May 04, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

Cooper's Dog Cabin

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work setting

  • Kennel
  • Pet grooming shop
  • Daycare

Tasks

  • Document animal behaviour
  • Monitor animal behaviour
  • Prepare food and feed animals
  • Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
  • Keep records of animals treated
  • Assist with inoculation and treatment of animals
  • Maintain and order supplies
  • Maintain supplies
  • Keep records of the quantities of food used
  • Handling animals

Type of pets groomed

All breeds of dogs

Animal specialization

Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Handling heavy loads
  • Bending, crouching, kneeling
  • Standing for extended periods
  • Walking

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Employment terms options

  • Early morning
  • Evening
  • Shift
  • Morning
  • Night

Experience

Experience an asset

Employment terms options

  • Day
  • Weekend

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • Gratuities
  • Group insurance benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations


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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Animal Care Worker (Except Farm) is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Pet Groomers and Animal Care Workers
METHODICAL

Interest in comparing information to monitor and document animal behaviour, and to prepare food and feed animals, fish and birds at scheduled intervals

OBJECTIVE

Interest in assisting scientists and researchers in conducting laboratory tests with animals; and in using equipment for grooming animals

DIRECTIVE

Interest in handling and nurturing animals when grooming and when assisting breeders; and in training dogs to obey commands and perform specific duties in response to signals

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