Job and Volunteer Opportunities
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AVAILABLE - IDC AND NIVERVILLE
Please read Volunteer Position and Application Process closely. Only suitable candidates will be contacted.
Dog Daycare Volunteers
Talk to the Tail is seeking motivated, organized and dedicated volunteers who absolutely love dogs. We are currently looking for volunteers in Niverville Monday to Friday 4pm-7pm and in IDC Monday, Wednesday and Friday 3pm-5pm (flexible start time). Please keep in mind the majority of the position is cleaning, engaging with the group of dogs and just having fun.
Volunteer duties include:
Please email the following information to [email protected]
Talk to the Tail is seeking motivated, organized and dedicated volunteers who absolutely love dogs. We are currently looking for volunteers in Niverville Monday to Friday 4pm-7pm and in IDC Monday, Wednesday and Friday 3pm-5pm (flexible start time). Please keep in mind the majority of the position is cleaning, engaging with the group of dogs and just having fun.
Volunteer duties include:
- Cleaning cleaning cleaning! - a majority of this position is cleaning and taking direction from Daycare Attendants and assisting on all cleaning tasks - YES there is a lot of poop pick up ;)
- Light monitoring of daycare dogs - must be comfortable with dogs of all sizes as our volunteers will be in the daycare rooms with the dogs - Please keep in mind we have a perfectly even mix of friendly big and small dogs and cannot guarantee spending time with one or the other - be ready to play with them ALL :)
- Interacting with dogs, keeping them engaged and entertained throughout the day, including playing games, playing with toys and enjoying activities - if the cleaning is done its time for fun :P
- Laughing and a constant positive attitude and passion to learn everything dogs!
Please email the following information to [email protected]
- Full Name
- Your preferred shift/shifts and how often per week you would like to volunteer
- Contact phone number or email / Parent or Guardian contact if under the age of 18
- Any related experience and/or why you would like to volunteer with Talk to the Tail - PLEASE make sure this is included with all relatable experience (dog sitting, dog walking, family pets, etc)
***We want to work with members of the community for volunteer positions***
*** Our small section at Talk to the Tail offers a low impact position that can be therapeutic and build job experience for all volunteers***
***Please contact Sara at [email protected] if you would like more information before submitting your volunteer application***
Please Contact Us with any questions or if you require any further information!
*** Our small section at Talk to the Tail offers a low impact position that can be therapeutic and build job experience for all volunteers***
***Please contact Sara at [email protected] if you would like more information before submitting your volunteer application***
Please Contact Us with any questions or if you require any further information!
POSTING CLOSED: Full Time Dog Daycare Attendant
Talk to the Tail is seeking highly enthusiastic, dedicated and hardworking dog lovers for our Full-Time Dog Daycare Attendant position. You must have confidence, a positive attitude, a strong stomach and a dedication to cleaning – we are looking for candidates with dog related experience, and someone who is able to stand and move for extended periods – We don’t just cuddle dogs all day!
Dog Daycare Attendant duties include:
Our staffed hours are from 5am to 7pm Monday to Friday (no weekends!) so we are looking for someone who is flexible, an earlier riser or is willing to work a little later. The shifts we are looking to fill are 6am to 2:30pm and 10:30am to 7pm. Please indicate which shift would suit you best upon application. We are looking for candidates from Niverville and surrounding areas – we want to support our community.
Starting wages are $11.65/hour. There is ample opportunity for growth and advancement! You will work 40 hours a week with an unpaid 30 minute lunch. We conduct a phased interview process and will reach out with more details if your application is accepted.
If you think you have what it takes or are a great candidate, please apply by emailing your cover letter and resume to [email protected] . We are looking for fun and exciting applications and would love to hear who you are and what you love and are passionate about in your cover letter. Wow us! (If you do not have dog experience, please let us know how and why you are the perfect fit for the position!). We thank all applicants but will only be contacting those who are qualified.
Talk to the Tail is seeking highly enthusiastic, dedicated and hardworking dog lovers for our Full-Time Dog Daycare Attendant position. You must have confidence, a positive attitude, a strong stomach and a dedication to cleaning – we are looking for candidates with dog related experience, and someone who is able to stand and move for extended periods – We don’t just cuddle dogs all day!
Dog Daycare Attendant duties include:
- Cleaning, cleaning, cleaning – yes this means picking up a lot of poop! Having a keen eye and sense of when dogs need to use the yard and taking them out before accidents happen, being mobile and proactive in all cleaning tasks, completing a daily cleaning checklist to ensure cleanliness of the facility at all times
- Supervising and controlling a large group of dogs – interacting with playgroups using toys and resources to ensure safe level of play and minimizing stress levels of all dogs
- Maintain visual observation of all dogs at all times – ensuring focus is placed on the entire room, adjusting and moving individual dogs from playgroups and documenting accordingly
- Positive interaction with dogs only – no aversive handling or correction methods, must remain calm, composed and positive in difficult situations
- Being super organized and detail oriented is a must!
- Team player – must work with all other staff to ensure smooth and safe daycare play for all dogs, working together in a positive way to create a positive environment – dogs sense your mood!
- Acknowledging, documenting and reporting abnormal dog behaviour accordingly – having the ability to read dog body language and identify over-stimulation and act accordingly
- HAVE FUN – we play games with the dogs throughout the day and a lot of these are left to the daycare attendants! Bring your fun, engaging and laughter inducing dogs games and activities!
Our staffed hours are from 5am to 7pm Monday to Friday (no weekends!) so we are looking for someone who is flexible, an earlier riser or is willing to work a little later. The shifts we are looking to fill are 6am to 2:30pm and 10:30am to 7pm. Please indicate which shift would suit you best upon application. We are looking for candidates from Niverville and surrounding areas – we want to support our community.
Starting wages are $11.65/hour. There is ample opportunity for growth and advancement! You will work 40 hours a week with an unpaid 30 minute lunch. We conduct a phased interview process and will reach out with more details if your application is accepted.
If you think you have what it takes or are a great candidate, please apply by emailing your cover letter and resume to [email protected] . We are looking for fun and exciting applications and would love to hear who you are and what you love and are passionate about in your cover letter. Wow us! (If you do not have dog experience, please let us know how and why you are the perfect fit for the position!). We thank all applicants but will only be contacting those who are qualified.
***Please indicate if you are also interested in a Volunteer position***
***We will promote volunteers first before external hiring if a Daycare Attendant position is not available at the time of application***
***We will promote volunteers first before external hiring if a Daycare Attendant position is not available at the time of application***
POSITION CLOSED: Part-Time Dog Daycare Attendant - Mondays to start working to Full Time over time
Talk to the Tail is seeking highly enthusiastic, dedicated and hardworking dog lovers for one Part-Time Dog Daycare Attendant position in IDC. You must have confidence, a positive attitude, a strong stomach and a dedication to cleaning – we are looking for candidates with dog related experience, and someone who is able to stand and move for extended periods – We don’t just cuddle dogs all day!
Dog Daycare Attendant duties include:
We thank all those that apply, however will only be reaching out to those who meet our qualifications!
Talk to the Tail is seeking highly enthusiastic, dedicated and hardworking dog lovers for one Part-Time Dog Daycare Attendant position in IDC. You must have confidence, a positive attitude, a strong stomach and a dedication to cleaning – we are looking for candidates with dog related experience, and someone who is able to stand and move for extended periods – We don’t just cuddle dogs all day!
Dog Daycare Attendant duties include:
- Cleaning, cleaning, cleaning – yes this means picking up a lot of poop! Having a keen eye and sense of when dogs need to use the yard and taking them out before accidents happen, being mobile and proactive in all cleaning tasks, completing a daily cleaning checklist to ensure cleanliness of the facility at all times
- Supervising and controlling a large group of dogs – interacting with playgroups using toys and resources to ensure safe level of play and minimizing stress levels of all dogs
- Maintain visual observation of all dogs at all times – ensuring focus is placed on the entire room, adjusting and moving individual dogs from playgroups and documenting accordingly
- Positive interaction with dogs only – no aversive handling or correction methods, must remain calm, composed and positive in difficult situations
- Being super organized and detail oriented is a must!
- Team player – must work with all other staff to ensure smooth and safe daycare play for all dogs, working together in a positive way to create a positive environment – dogs sense your mood!
- Acknowledging, documenting and reporting abnormal dog behaviour accordingly – having the ability to read dog body language and identify over-stimulation and act accordingly
- HAVE FUN – we play games with the dogs throughout the day and a lot of these are left to the daycare attendants! Bring your fun, engaging and laughter inducing dogs games and activities!
We thank all those that apply, however will only be reaching out to those who meet our qualifications!
Grooming Assistant Position - NOW CLOSED
Tender Touch Pet Grooming and Talk to the Tail are seeking one motivated, organized and dedicated dog lover to join our team. Grooming and Daycare have teamed up to tailor a position to gain experience in both worlds! Have you always wanted to get into the Pet Care Industry but are unsure where to start? This is the position for you! Gaining valuable experience in grooming under Tender Touch Pet Grooming's owner Jane (with 30+ years of experience in grooming) and daycare under Talk to the Tail's owner Sara (with 7+ years of experience) you will learn everything you need to know to successfully grow in the Pet Care Industry. With ample opportunity for advancement and positions in all Pet Care areas, this is a longtime career opportunity for you!
The perfect candidate would:
Only suitable candidates will be contacted
Tender Touch Pet Grooming and Talk to the Tail are seeking one motivated, organized and dedicated dog lover to join our team. Grooming and Daycare have teamed up to tailor a position to gain experience in both worlds! Have you always wanted to get into the Pet Care Industry but are unsure where to start? This is the position for you! Gaining valuable experience in grooming under Tender Touch Pet Grooming's owner Jane (with 30+ years of experience in grooming) and daycare under Talk to the Tail's owner Sara (with 7+ years of experience) you will learn everything you need to know to successfully grow in the Pet Care Industry. With ample opportunity for advancement and positions in all Pet Care areas, this is a longtime career opportunity for you!
The perfect candidate would:
- Be able to lift all sizes of dogs - heaving lifting required!
- Have dog experience and be comfortable handling dogs and managing group play
- Be reliable and punctual and have reliable transportation
- Be willing to travel between Niverville and Ile des Chenes depending on shift availability
- Be willing to learn and grow within an ever growing industry and ever expanding new business
- Assisting during grooming and daycare processes
- Cleaning cleaning cleaning! - a majority of this position is cleaning and taking direction from Daycare Attendants and assisting on all cleaning tasks - YES there is a lot of poop pick up ;)
- Interacting with dogs, keeping them engaged and entertained throughout the day, including playing games and enjoying activities - if the cleaning is done its time for fun :P
- Laughing and a constant positive attitude and passion to learn everything dogs!
Only suitable candidates will be contacted
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