Love animals? Love working with kids? Looking for a job where no two days are quite the same?

If you’re energetic, outgoing, organized and happiest when you’re working with both animals and people, you might be exactly who we’re looking for!

Pawsitively Pets is a one-of-a-kind, hands-on animal education organization that brings learning to life through incredible animal experiences. Our programs give children and other members of the community the opportunity to learn about, care for and interact with a variety of animals in a secure, engaging and educational environment.

And the best part? Our animal team is made up of rescued pets who have found a loving home with us while helping inspire the next generation of animal lovers!

We are looking for a full time, permanent team memberwho wants to grow with Pawsitively Pets and become an important part of our year-round programming team.

What You'll Be Doing:

This is definitely not a sit-behind-a-desk, Monday to Friday kind of job!

Your days will be active, hands-on and varied. Depending on the day, you might be leading an animal presentation in a school, teaching children at one of our Toronto locations, running an after-school program, hosting a birthday party or community event, or caring for our animals.

As part of our team, you will:

- Lead fun, interactive and educational animal programs for children and community groups.
- Present programs in schools, classrooms, camps, after-school programs, birthday parties and special events.
- Introduce participants to a variety of animals while teaching responsible pet ownership, animal care and respect for animals.
- Provide care for our animal team.
- Help create memorable, positive experiences for the children and families in our programs.
- Assist with specialized programming, including school presentations, community events and pet therapy visits.
- Work both independently and alongside a fun, supportive team.
- Help with program preparation, organization and animal-related responsibilities.
- Participate in comprehensive training in Pawsitively Pets programming, animal handling and animal care.

Who We're Looking For: We’re looking for someone who brings great energy to a room,



genuinely enjoys working with children and isn't afraid to take initiative.

You’ll be a great fit if you are:

- Passionate about animals and working with children.
- Friendly, enthusiastic and confident speaking in front of groups.
- Creative and able to make learning fun and engaging.
- Dependable, punctual and highly responsible.
- Organized and able to manage your time effectively.
- Comfortable working independently without constant supervision.
- Adaptable and able to think on your feet when plans change.
- A strong communicator and problem solver with excellent customer service skills.
- Comfortable in a busy, active environment where every day can look different.
- A team player who is also comfortable taking ownership of their responsibilities.
- Looking for a long-term, year-round position where you can learn, contribute and grow.

Qualifications & Requirements: To be considered for this position, candidates must have:

- A minimum of 1-2 years of experience working with children in a camp, recreation, education, childcare, after-school or similar setting.
- Completed or in-progress diploma or degree in an animal-, education-, recreation-, child- or youth-related field.
- Strong English communication and presentation skills; French is an asset but not required.
- The physical ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- The ability to work from both of our Toronto locations, including our Midtown and Beaches sites.
- Availability to regularly work Saturdays and Sundays.
- Our program is a booking-based business; daily shifts will vary and are 7-9 hours long between the hours of 7am - 9pm, depending on the booking schedule.
- A valid First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification within 60 days of hire.
- The ability to successfully complete a Vulnerable Sector Check.




- Drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle you can use for work each day to transport the animal team to programs and events.

Driving Requirement: Because our programs take place throughout the community, a valid Ontario Class G driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle are required for this position. Animals cannot be transported on public transportation or via Uber. This is a mandatory requirement for the position.

Team members use their vehicles for work-related travel between locations and programs. A car allowance is provided for work-related travel.

What We Offer:

Joining Pawsitively Pets means joining a workplace that's a little different from the ordinary!

You'll receive

- A full-time, permanent, year-round position.
- Extended health care advantages.
- Comprehensive hands-on training in animal handling, animal care and program delivery.
- The opportunity to work with a variety of amazing animals.
- Car allowance for eligible work-related travel.
- Experience across education, recreation, animal care and community programming.
- A fun, active and engaging work environment.
- Opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and grow within our organization.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in children's lives while helping promote responsible pet ownership and animal welfare.
- $20-22/hour

Come Join Our Team! If you're looking for a traditional 9-to-5 desk job, this probably isn't it.

But if the idea of spending your day working with animals, making kids laugh, teaching something new, travelling to different programs and being part of a unique organization sounds like your kind of job, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and tell us why you'd be a great addition to the Pawsitively Pets team!

Pay: $20.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 44.0 per week

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Mileage reimbursement
- Vision care

Application question(s):
- Do you have a valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle? (This is a mandatory requirement for this positon)
- Are you available to work on both Saturdays & Sundays?
- Do you have experience working with children and it is accurately reflected in your resume?

Work Location: In person

📌 Animal Education Program Facilitator (Toronto)
🏢 Pawsitively Pets
📍 Toronto