Overview

Red Vortex K9 Ltd. is seeking a dependable, organized Kennel & Business Assistant in Atholville / Campbellton, New Brunswick. Our business provides dog training, boarding, breeding and working dog sourcing and placement services.

This role combines hands on animal care, kennel cleaning, marketing and administrative support. You will work directly with the owner to maintain clean dog areas, assist during training sessions, communicate with clients and help promote our services.

This is a casual position averaging approximately 5 hours per week, or 20–30 paid hours per month. Work takes place mostly during evenings and weekends, with scheduling arranged with the owner.

Pay is $16 CAD per hour, plus a 10% referral commission for referrals that result in paying clients or completed sales. Payments are issued during the first and third weeks of each month. Training and guidance will be provided.

Responsibilities

- Help advertise and promote Red Vortex K9’s services to attract prospective clients.
- Create and publish owner approved advertisements, social media posts and service updates.
- Make basic website updates, including service descriptions, photos, pricing and availability.
- Respond to and follow up on inquiries, provide approved service information and help turn inquiries into confirmed bookings.
- Greet clients, assist with appointment scheduling and help coordinate training sessions, boarding reservations and dog placements.
- Assist during scheduled training sessions through setup, and cleanup.
- Assist with feeding, fresh water and basic dog care during scheduled shifts, following individual care instructions.
- Deep clean and disinfect kennels, dog areas and training spaces two to three times per month, with routine cleaning during scheduled shifts.
- Clean, maintain and organize training equipment,



cleaning supplies and other business materials.
- Safely move food bags, supplies and equipment, and assist with moving dogs when appropriate and directed.
- Follow sanitation and safety procedures, and protect confidential client and business information.

Requirements

- Dependable, punctual and organized, with clear communication and a qualified, approachable attitude.
- Comfortable working around large, energetic and working dogs while following the owner’s handling instructions.
- Willing to complete kennel cleaning and disinfecting tasks thoroughly, including cleaning animal waste.
- Able to carry out physically active duties involving standing, walking, bending, cleaning and safely lifting or moving supplies and equipment.
- Comfortable using social media, communicating with prospective clients and learning basic website updates and recordkeeping.
- Able to follow written and verbal instructions, complete assigned tasks and ask for guidance when needed.
- Respectful of animal welfare, client privacy and workplace safety procedures.
- Available primarily during evenings and weekends and able to attend scheduled shifts in the Atholville / Campbellton area.
- Previous experience with dogs, kennels, customer service, marketing, social media or administrative work is an asset, but is not required. Training will be provided, and dog handling, training assistance and K9 sourcing will take place under the owner’s direction.

If you enjoy working with dogs, take pride in thorough work and would like to support a growing local business, we welcome your application. Please apply through Indeed with your resume, availability and a brief description of any relevant experience.

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule

Experience:

- Dog handling/Dog care outside of pet ownership: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Kennel Assistant / Business Assistant (Atholville)
🏢 Red Vortex K9
📍 Atholville