Casual

The Town of Slave Lake is looking for an energetic and responsible individual to join our team as an Animal Pound Keeper to assist with caring for pound animals.

EMPLOYEES THAT REPORT DIRECTLY TO THIS POSITION:

None

SALARY

$22.95 - $28.91 per hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Clean and disinfect enclosures and outside area by removing feces, soiled bedding and food.
- Spread new bedding and clean food bowls.
- Wash floors and enclosures.
- Feed animals.
- Watch animals and report any unusual behaviour or health concerns.
- Bathe animals when needed.
- Help give treatments prescribed by veterinarians.
- Keep records.
- Take dogs outside for exercise and playtime.
- Answer public enquiries.
- Contact owners of found pets.
- Give attention and affection to animals in the pound.
- Assist other Peace Officers in such duties as may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

- Minimum Grade 12 education,
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License,
- Working with animals / pounded animals is an asset,
- Provide a clean RCMP Background Check,
- Clean Driver’s Abstract.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

- Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills,
- Robust interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials,
- Ability to handle stressful situations and act professionally under those situations.

Note:



The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities and activities required for this position but gives a general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:

- Work both outdoors and indoors in any weather,
- Occasionally exposed to very loud or distracting sounds,
- Working with many different types of animals,
- Potential for on-call and shift work. May be required to work evenings or weekends,
- Exerts moderate physical effort on occasion,
- May work alone,
- Communicate with civilians in person and on the telephone,
- Responsible for protecting the public’s health and safety as well as protecting animal welfare.

How to apply:

Send your cover letter and resume (ensuring to include the job title in your email subject heading) to:

Human Resources, Town of Slave Lake

10 Main Street S.W., P.O. Box 1030, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A0

E-mail: [email protected]

The application review process will be ongoing, and the positions will remain open until filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, because of the volume of applications, we will contact only those under consideration. We will review all applications carefully to determine which candidates' qualifications and experience closely match our requirements.

Job Details

Category

Community Employment

Status

Open

Posted

November 6, 2026 10:00 AM

Closing

Open Until Filled

📌 Animal Pound Keeper - Casual (Great Slave Lake)
🏢 Town of Slave Lake
📍 Great Slave Lake