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Kennel Attendant
Employer
Howling Dog Tours LtdDate Posted
June 22, 2026Languages
English-
Location Canmore, AB
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Earnings $18.00 to $19.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
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Work Hours 35 hours per week
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Position Permanent Full Time
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Vacancies 1  Vacancy
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Closing Date Jul 13, 2026
Employer
Howling Dog Tours Ltd
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Work site environment
- Cold/refrigerated
- Hot
- Outdoors
- Wet/damp
- All weather conditions
Work setting
- Willing to relocate
- Kennel
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 animal breeders to handle and nurture animals
- Clip animal nails
Dog training expertise
Canine behaviour problems/modification
Animal specialization
Domestic animals/pets (cats, kittens, puppies, dogs, etc.)
Security and safety
- Driving record check (abstract)
- 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 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Team player
Screening questions
- Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Experience
7 months to less than 1 year
Employment terms options
- Day
- Weekend
Financial benefits
Bonus
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Variable or compressed work week
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Veterans
- Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.)
- Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Supports for visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Important notice: This job posting has been provided by an external employer.The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada are not responsible for the accuracy, authenticity or reliability of the content.
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
Abilities
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