Chuck’s Mutts is a QTBIPOC run small midtown dog daycare and we are seeking: patient individuals who are great self-starters and also work well in a team environment. Attention to detail and great communication skills are essential, along with a positive attitude and, of course, a love of dogs!

Daycare Associates are expected to be easy going, confident, assertive with a caring and enterprising personality, be agile easily adapting to a energetic fast-paced environment, be knowledgeable and passionate about dogs and eager for ongoing learning. This is a considered contract worker position.

To reduce burn out , our team do a combination of shorter shifts of 6 hours depending on the weekly schedule. Shifts are from Monday to Saturday.

Your typical day would include, but is not limited to:

- Engaging with and supervising dogs in our centre to foster positive play, socialization and enrichment.
- Dog Walking: capable of walking various sized dogs (up to 4 at a time), use positive reinforcement approach to maintain pack walk harmony and train appropriate behaviour, able to perform solo or group walks,
- Dog Care & Supervision: control level of play; use appropriate dog handling techniques; use proper introduction techniques, use appropriate praise and dog correction methods.
- Enrichment programming
- Regular cleaning of the dog areas, retail and overall spaces.
- Writing daily reports, basic administrative work and photo cataloguing the day.
- Occasional evening, weekend shifts.
- Feeding the dogs, ensuring any and all dietary specifications are met, administering medication when needed.
- Daily team meetings and debriefing.



Interacting with pup parents and discussing their dog’s day and ongoing care with us.
- In home boarding of clients' dogs

About you:

- 18+ years old
- breed knowledge and an understanding of dog behaviours and body language.
- Detail oriented, professional, dependable, positive attitude and a team player, but also happy to work independently.
- You’re adaptable, responsive and open to taking on additional tasks with a smile.
- Able to provide a police background check on acceptance of position.
- comfortable with a physically active role able to lift 50lbs
- At least one year work experience
- Past experience working at a daycare/with NOT personal dogs
- Access to a smartphone with data plan*

What you can expect from us:

- Competitive pay, with ability to grow
- Office support that is responsible for contacting clients and dealing with daily admin
- Daily indoor activities and outdoor adventures with dogs that you get to lead, bond and cuddle with
- Dog First Aid training
- Ongoing learning opportunities in dog care and behaviour, with reimbursement
- A supportive + caring team of dedicated canine wellness advocators
- A fun + positive company co-culture that fosters growth through collaboration, cooperation and community.

Please send us a cover letter demonstrating a history of responsibility, attentiveness, consistency and related dog skills.

Applicants without a cover letter will not be reviewed

ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED, PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE STORE

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: From $17.75 per hour

Experience:

- professional dog care: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

- driver license (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Dog Daycare Attendant (Canada)
🏢 Chuck's Mutts&Co.
📍 Canada