Kennel Attendant (AUX)

Requisition ID: 46697 

Organization

Vancouver is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Recognized among BC’s Top Employers and Canada’s Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver is seeking colleagues who can help advance our core commitments to exceptional public service, sustainability, equity, and an outstanding quality of life for all residents.

With a strong commitment to being a City of Reconciliation, we invite you to join our dedicated team and become part of an innovative, inclusive, and engaging workplace. A career with the City of Vancouver and within the broader public service, offers meaningful work where you play a key role in ensuring equitable access to services, upholding ethical governance, and supporting the needs of citizens with integrity and dedication.

Main Purpose and Function
This is manual and animal care work performed at the City’s Animal Shelter. The incumbent feeds handles and cares for all impounded animals as well as liaises with the supervisor to ensure best practices are met. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a close watch on animal behaviour and health, notes and reports injuries and signs of illness.
• Provides on going intake and welfare checks of animals in the shelter within scope of training, experience and departmental policy.
• Administers prescribed medication or other treatment in accordance with instructions from the veterinarian.
• Performs First Aid as required.
• Keeps kennel communication records current and up to date and enters information into Animal Register database as needed.
• Provides support and education to current volunteers, explains animal handling and basic behaviour modifications, encourages enrichment of shelter animals through basic training and play. Provides feedback to supervisor as required.
• Adoption counseling with members of the public to ensure a good match for potential adoptions, and provides specific information on dog’s behavior and needs.
• Feeds, waters, and cares for a variety of impounded animals
• Cleans and disinfects kennels and other work areas. Maintains cleanliness and organization of storage trailer.
• Work is performed under the direction of the supervisor and is reviewed for effective services rendered.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned.

QualificationsEducation and Experience:

• Completion of Grade 12, plus sound experience working with animals including difficult animals, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Certification of a recognized Veterinary Assistant program is an asset.
• A current and valid BC Drivers License is a requirement of this position. The license must not include any restrictions that would affect the ability to legally and safely carry out job responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Sound knowledge of methods, practices and procedures for the care and well-being of animals.
• Sound knowledge in the procedures, rules and regulations of the work.
• Sound knowledge of common medications and their applications in veterinary practice
• Sound knowledge in medical treatments for injured or ill animals as well as preventative medical care and post-operative care.
• Sound knowledge and ability in the behaviour and training methods for dogs, including aggressive animals.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public.
• Ability to work with all employees and interact as part of a team environment.
• Ability to carry out routine tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to effectively use handheld radios, computers and computer programs
• Ability to make difficult decisions based on best practices for the well-being of the animals in the shelter.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy, bulky objects up to 40lbs, such as hoses, bags of feed and supplies and large animals.

Drivers License

• A current and valid BC Drivers License is a requirement of this position. The license must not include any restrictions that would affect the ability to legally and safely carry out job responsibilities.
• Candidates must attach the following records and satisfy the City’s driving requirements to be considered for this role:
  • Copy of your three-year ICBC Commercial Driver’s Abstract (N Print) directly from ICBC dated within 15 days of this posting
  • Copy of your three-year ICBC Driver’s Claims History directly from ICBC within 15 days of this posting
  • If you have less than three years' driving experience in BC, a request must be made for out of province/country abstract and claims history

This role is required to work evening shifts, weekends, and statutory holidays 

Business Unit/Department: Dev Svcs, Bldg & Licensing 

Affiliation: CUPE 15 Non Pks 

Employment Type: Auxiliary/Casual 

Position Start Date: July 2026 

Salary Information: Pay Grade 15: $31.13 to $36.57 per hour

Application Close: July 5, 2026

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQ+ persons including all genders and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Accommodations will be provided upon request during the selection process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

The City of Vancouver acknowledges that it is situated on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation).More about unceded traditional territories

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