dog walker
Posted on
September 15, 2024
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Waggy Walks Ottawa
Job details
Are you a dog lover? Do you love the outdoors? Come join our team as a professional dog walker at Waggy Walks Ottawa.
Because the safety of our dogs and client satisfaction are our priority, the ideal candidate would have to be self-sufficient, have a passion for and knowledge of dogs, be enthusiastic about working in any type of weather conditions, be reliable and trustworthy, enjoy being physically active, and have exceptional customer service skills.
*Responsibilities:*
- Pick up and drop off dogs using designated route
- Walk dogs at a fully enclosed private dog park for 60 minutes
- Provide exercise and mental stimulation for dogs during walks
- Follow specific instructions provided by dog owners regarding their pets' needs and preferences
- Clean up after dogs during walks and properly dispose of waste
- Report any unusual behavior or health concerns observed during walks to the dog owners
*Requirements:*
- Reliable transportation to travel safely *(Must be able to accommodate minimum of 6 dogs in your vehicle. SUV or van most appropriate)*
- Ability to handle dogs of various sizes and temperaments (no aggressive dogs)
- Excellent customer service skills to interact with dog owners in a professional and friendly manner
*Other info:*
*- 8am start time in Glebe. Final drop off is typically 11:30am. *_*Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday only. *_*Can lead to more hours if mutually agreed upon.*
- Holidays worked are paid @ 1.5X
- 2 weeks vacation (partially paid)
- Simple car maintenance (tire swapping and oil change) free
- Week off during Christmas week
- Optional additional opportunities (boarding client?s dogs)
- Approx 75km round trip per day
*Pay rate:*
Paid per dog + daily gas compensation. Depending on the amount of dogs your vehicle can comfortably accommodate, it works out to be *$19-$27/hour + $20 gas comp. *
_Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The contractor may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization._
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00-$27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10 ? 12 per week
Benefits:
* Automobile allowance
* Casual dress
* Paid time off
Flexible language requirement:
* French not required
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Application question(s):
* Are you willing and able to commute around Ottawa in all (safe) weather conditions in order to pick up dogs, complete their walks, and drop them back off at home?
* Are you comfortable outdoors in all weather conditions including the cold, rain, snow, and sun?
* Please tell us about your experience with dogs.
* Do you have access to a reliable SUV (or larger) to accommodate a minimum of 6 dogs?
* Do you have a minimum availability of Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8am-11:30am?
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-09-29
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LocationOttawa, ON
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$19.00 to $27.00HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Part time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
indeed.com
#9447020293
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