If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:
POSITION: Animal Care Attendant
STATUS: Permanent; Full-time
SHIFT: 35 hours per week (Tuesday - Saturday, shift times can be 8am–4pm or 10am–6pm)
LOCATION: Burnaby, BC
CLASSIFICATION: CUPE 1622
WAGE: Hourly
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading our Foundational Principles on our website. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission, vision and values.
The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team in an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference! Please read below for additional details and let us know if you have the skills and experience we are looking for by submitting your application.
About the Position:
The main responsibility of this position is to care for the health and welfare of the animals in the Shelter. A subsidiary responsibility is to give support to the front office staff in an effective and courteous manner.
Some specific duties:
to work collaboratively with others to maintain the entire physical plant in a clean, sanitary and efficient manner on an ongoing basis
to maintain the kennels, runs and cat cages in a clean, sanitary and efficient manner on an ongoing basis
to treat the animals humanely, with compassion and concern, and transmit these values to others both on and off the job
to provide the animals with proper diet and to ensure that they feed and water properly
to ensure the animal’s health and well-being in accordance with the Society’s Animal Health policy, including the administration of such medications as specified by the Animal Health Technologist or other authorized shelter staff
to assist with the necessary humane euthanasia of any animal in order to ensure the procedure is handled in a respectful, compassionate and stress-free manner
to maintain a high level of standards in order to portray to the public the image of the SPCA as a compassionate and caring organization
to willingly help co-ordinate the supporting work of volunteers, in the spirit that we all work together for the benefit of all animals
to perform other duties, as required, which are necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the Shelter
to collaborate with other Shelter personnel thereby creating a positive and harmonious atmosphere among staff and volunteers, enhancing team performance
Qualifications you need to have:
High School diploma or equivalent
Valid Class N or 5 BC Drivers’ License and driver’s abstract
Demonstrable interest in all aspects of animal welfare
Knowledge of the geography of the Animal Centre’s warrant area in general and the Shelter’s warrant area in particular
A sound knowledge of animals, their breeds, characteristics and more common diseases
Ability to work as a team player and demonstrable well developed interpersonal skills
Basic computer skills sufficient to deal effectively with the necessary front office routines
Ability to prioritize demands on time
SPCA Certificate, Part 1
Philosophical harmony with the vision, mission and strategic directions of the BC SPCA
How to apply:
If you are interested in joining our team and are legally entitled to work in Canada, we would like to hear from you. Click on apply now or use the link to apply https://spca.bc.ca/about-us/careers/
We thank you for your interest in the BC SPCA, however; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.
The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BN 11881 9036 RR0001
