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Kennel Attendant

Employer

Howling Dog Tours Ltd

Date Posted

June 22, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Canmore, AB
  • Earnings $18.00 to $19.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 35 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Jul 13, 2026
Job Requirements

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.)


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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Kennel Attendant 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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