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Dog Handler

Employer

GroomArts Academy Ltd

Date Posted

August 27, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Edmonton, AB
  • Earnings $17.00 hourly
  • Work Hours 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Sep 17, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

GroomArts Academy Ltd

Languages

English

Education

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

Work site environment

Noisy

Work setting

Pet grooming shop

Tasks

  • Bathe and shampoo animals
  • Document animal behaviour
  • Prepare food and feed animals
  • Clean and disinfect cages, pens, aquariums, kennels, runs, stall and enclosures
  • Keep records of animals treated
  • Maintain and order supplies
  • Office management
  • Answer telephone and relay telephone calls and messages
  • Provide customer service
  • Handle cash transactions
  • Work with the marketing department to understand and communicate marketing messages to the field

Animal specialization

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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Physically demanding

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

  • Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
  • Are you currently a student?
  • Do you have experience working in this field?

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

Employment terms options

Day

Financial benefits

Commission

Other benefits

Free parking available


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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Dog Handler 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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