MINJobs posting: Animal Shelter Attendant Assistant
April 30, 2025
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Animal Shelter Attendant Assistant

Organization:
City of Surrey
Region:
British Columbia
Application deadline:
June 1, 2022
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Auxiliary
Category:
Bylaw enforcement
Description
The Bylaw Enforcement & Licencing Section has the opportunity at the Surrey Animal Shelter for an
auxiliary Animal Shelter Attendant Assistant. As an Animal Shelter Attendant Assistant, you will be
responsible for a range of duties at the shelter which include feeding, cleaning, handling, and exercising
a variety of animals. As well as providing customer service to both the customers who visit the shelter
and those that reach out via telephone, social media and at events.

 Clean animals housing area and perform daily maintenance.
 Feed, monitor, care for a variety of animals.
 Monitors health and welfare of animals.
 Perform behaviour modification
 Perform clerical duties including but not limited to answering calls and data entry.
 Assist other staff with their duties and other related duties as required.

Requirements

 Completion of grade 12 and a minimum of one year experience working with animals.
 Valid BC Driver’s Licence with a safe driving history.


You will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:


 Knowledge of methods, practices and procedures for the care and feeding of animals.
 Ability to understand and carry out tasks according to direction provided.
 Ability to provide support and assistance at events related to the work.
 Ability to move heavy objects and animals.
 Ability to provide support and assistance at events related to the work.

Salary & Benefits

City of Surrey offers competitive wages.