Do you have a passion for dogs, hiking and outdoors? If so, this could be an amazing opportunity for you!

Tails and Bails is looking for a part-time contractor dog walker to add to our amazing team. The hikes are based mainly in the West Vancouver mountain trails where the dogs will hike and play off leash. You'll be expected to pick up/drop off the dogs from their individual homes in your own vehicle. Once at trail you and dogs will hike for an hour and a half and then you will return the dogs to their respective homes after a towel and or hose clean up.

Must have a vehicle that can accommodate 6 dogs. Hatchbacks and SUV's are ideal! We will provide all the tools needed to protect your vehicle and any needed item such as barriers, dog seatbelts.

We will spend time properly training you (you'll be paid while doing training) to make sure you are comfortable with the job before sending you off on your own adventures!

You will be covered under Tails and Bails insurance and will be expected to complete a pet first aid course covered by Tails and Bails.

Safety is our number one priority and we will make sure you have all the tools to be a great pack leader!

Job Requirements:

- Your own vehicle that can accommodate 6 dogs
- Dog experience, in a work workplace or just personal
- A smartphone to access our app & to take photos and videos of the dogs.

Ideal candiate
- Is available Monday, Tuesday,



Wednesday between 8am-11:30am (additional hours & weekend work may be available as well). Ideally looking to hire for one hike on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Enjoys the outdoors in all types of weather
- Able to host dogs at your home for boarding (not a requirement but would be a huge bonus! and extra income)
- Ability to read and understand dog behaviour (being able to decipher play from aggression, etc.)
- Can hike up to 1.5 - 3 hours a day (Maximum 3 hours)
- Can manage up to 6 dogs off leash on a hike (6 dogs maximum)
- Can lift up to 50 lbs

-Has a reliable cellphone/data plan -Willing to take videos and photos of the dogs

Contractor position pay:

We pay you $23/dog and you can have Maximum 6 dogs per hike ($138). You supply your own vehicle, gas, insurance etc.

Schedule and Hours:

Looking to hire a hiker for Tuesday mid day hike.

Wednesday and Thursday morning & mid day hikes.

Start and end of everyday at our home office (3rd and st. George).

(1 hike) Mid day hike - Start at 224 3rd street, north van office around 10:30am (takes 3-4 hours)

(2 hikes) Morning hike + mid day hike - start at 8am - 8:15am (takes 6-7 hours)

Job Types: Part-time, Casual, Seasonal

Pay: $20.00-$40.00 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule

Application question(s):
- What dog experience do you have?
- What type of vehicle do you drive?

Work Location: In person

📌 Dog Walker (North Vancouver)
🏢 Tails And Bails
📍 North Vancouver