Animal Care Attendant

City of Mississauga

Mississauga, ON, CA
Base: $56,037.00 - $74,717; bonus/equity: not spec...
On-site
Animal husbandry and care
Cleaning and disinfection of animal areas
Medication administration under supervision
The successful candidate will ensure a high standard of animal husbandry including cleaning, feeding, medicating, and enrichment under the general direction of the Supervisor

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will ensure a high standard of animal husbandry including cleaning, feeding, medicating, and enrichment under the general direction of the Supervisor.
  • Responsibilities include animal intake and processing, administering medication, handling wild and dangerous animals, assisting with euthanasia, and coordinating transportation to various agencies.
  • The City of Mississauga is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

Matching Summary

The successful candidate will ensure a high standard of animal husbandry including cleaning, feeding, medicating, and enrichment under the general direction of the Supervisor.

Salary

Base: $56,037.00 - $74,717; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Animal husbandry and care
  • Cleaning and disinfection of animal areas
  • Medication administration under supervision
  • Handling wild and dangerous animals
  • Animal intake and data entry
  • Transportation of animals
  • Shift work including evenings and weekends

Nice-to-have

  • Teamwork and independent work
  • Professional communication skills
  • Animal behavioural program participation
  • Foster and volunteer oversight
  • Minor maintenance and reporting

Key Requirements

  • Minimum grade 12 education
  • Animal Care Certificate or equivalent experience
  • Fear Free sheltering certificate
  • Animal behavioural certification or experience
  • Full G driver’s licence with clear record
  • Complete rabies vaccination series and titre
  • Ability to meet physical requirements

Work Rights

Not specified

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