Job Posting Details

Number of Positions: 1
Job Type: Management and Administration
Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Division: Community Services
Hourly Rate: $32.33 per hour
Job Status and Duration: Part Time (PT), Temporary (T), vacancy for 6.00 months
Hours of Work: 24 hour workweek / shift work / variable hours 
Location: Animal Shelter
Closing Date: 03/20/2026

Primary Function

Reporting to the Supervisor, Animal Services. Ensures the care to all animals under the control of the Animal Shelter through administration of food, maintenance of kennel facilities, monitoring of the welfare and behaviour of these animals. Administer medication and treatment to these animals as directed by Technical staff and ensure all exercise programs are completed. Maintain records as required.

• Ensure the kennel facilities are sterile and disinfected; empties and refills litter boxes. Cleans grooming, kitchen, storage, and other shelter areas.
• Performs daily monitoring of all assigned animals and administrate minor treatment as prescribed by the Vet technician and maintain records. Which would include quarantined and animals under supervision.
• Provides exemplary customer service through assisting clients interested in adoption, who have lost or found an animal, education around animal related legislation and responsible pet ownership
• Performs grooming functions.
• Feeds animals; cleans food bowls, refills water dishes, prepares food (including special diets) and hand feeds if necessary.
• Arrange for medical treatment with the veterinarian; coordinate transportation to appointments and monitor returning patients and maintain records.
• Respond to public inquiries in person or by phone regarding lost animals, adoptions, animal licensing.
• Prepare daily reports as they relate to lost, found and deceased animals.
• Ensures that all animals are properly tagged for identification; tags animals as required.
• Performs general housekeeping duties to all areas of the shelter and laundry.
• Loads/unloads animal cadavers into freezer.
• Accesses the computer for data entry and research as required.
• Order food and supplies as required.
• Assists Vet Technician with the examination of animals as required.
• Assists in logging all animals into Corporate Application, and tags animals as required.
• Receives, processes and balances payments for services and issues receipts.
• Participates in special events.
• May be required to assist in the euthanization of animals under the direction of veterinary staff.

Selection Criteria

Education

• High School (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of up to one (1) year in Animal Care or equivalent.

Other Skill and Assets

• Over one (1) year, up to and including two (2) years in an animal shelter or clinic environment or similar environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle cash.
• Ability to perform data entry and email.

Additional Information

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

 Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the apply now button by 03/20/2026 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Brampton requires all applicants to have a valid Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (if 18 years of age or older) issued from their local police department, dated within the last six (6) months. All checks must indicate for the purpose of employment.

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