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Groomer, Pets

Employer

Mut Hut Pet Emporium Inc.

Date Posted

May 07, 2025

Languages

English
  • Location Canmore, AB
  • Earnings $18.00 to $25.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 35 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Jun 06, 2025
Job Requirements

Employer

Mut Hut Pet Emporium Inc.

Languages

English

Education

  • Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
  • or equivalent experience

Work setting

  • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Willing to relocate
  • Pet grooming shop

Tasks

  • Bathe and shampoo animals
  • Clip animal coat
  • Document animal behaviour
  • Monitor animal behaviour
  • Style animal coat
  • Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
  • Keep records of animals treated
  • Clean animal ears
  • Clip animal nails
  • Perform dental cleaning on domestic animals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Pet first aid course
  • Pet Grooming Certificate

Type of pets groomed

All breeds of dogs

Dog training expertise

Canine behaviour problems/modification

Animal specialization

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

Security and safety

Criminal record check

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 45 kg (100 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?
  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Green job

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • Gratuities
  • Group insurance benefits

Other benefits

Other benefits


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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Groomer, Pets 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

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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