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Dog Handler
Employer
Ecopest Inc.Date Posted
January 22, 2025Languages
English-
Location Edmonton, AB
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Earnings $17.50 to $22.50 hourly (to be negotiated)
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Work Hours 40 to 44 hours per week
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Position Permanent Full Time
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Vacancies 1  Vacancy
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Closing Date Feb 21, 2025
Employer
Ecopest Inc.
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Work setting
- Kennel
- Pet grooming shop
- Dog training school
Tasks
- Bathe and shampoo animals
- Prepare food and feed animals
- Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
- Supervise helpers
- Maintain and order supplies
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Pet first aid course
- Pet Grooming Certificate
Type of pets groomed
All breeds of dogs
Dog training expertise
- Obedience
- Canine behaviour problems/modification
- Tracking and discrimination
Specialization or experience
Green economy sector
Animal specialization
Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Green job
Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Commission
- Group insurance benefits
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Interest Codes
- METHODICAL
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Interest in comparing information to monitor and document animal behaviour, and to prepare food and feed animals, fish and birds at scheduled intervals
- OBJECTIVE
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Interest in assisting scientists and researchers in conducting laboratory tests with animals; and in using equipment for grooming animals
- DIRECTIVE
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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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