Kennel Attendant - 18 month Contract

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County of Grande Prairie seeks a Kennel Attendant for an 18 month contract at Regional Animal Pound. Responsibilities: caring for animals, cleaning kennels, issuing licenses, collecting fees, and maintaining records. Schedule is 40 hours weekly, Sundays to Thursdays 9 am to 6 pm, with overtime and weekends. Requirements: secondary diploma; experience in animal care or bylaw enforcement preferred; ability to lift up to 40 lbs, tolerate odors, and communicate well in writing. Apply online by August 16, 2026, resume and cover letter; you must pass a criminal background check and show teamwork and willingness to train. Benefits include health and wellness, PPE allowance, and development opportunities.

Company Description

The County of Grande Prairie builds on its natural environment and the entrepreneurial spirit of its citizens to provide an unmatched quality of life and opportunity for all. We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where our values of Trustworthy, Transparent, Respectful, and Collaborative guide our conduct and contribute to a healthy culture.

Job Description

The Regional Enforcement Services department is looking for a Full-time Temporary Kennel Attendant to work at the Regional Animal Pound, a partnership between the City of Grande Prairie and the County of Grande Prairie. The Kennel Attendant will, under the supervision of the Poundkeeper, provide care for animals at the Facility. They will clean and disinfect kennels, the facility and grounds; maintain animal care and wellbeing; serve tickets, issue licenses and collect fees; complete records and documentation related to Enforcement services. 

The successful applicant will be a team player with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. You will be a self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and be able to contribute positively to the team environment. 

Qualifications

• Secondary school diploma required; post-secondary education in animal sciences and/or bylaw enforcement preferred; 
• Animal control, enforcement, pound or shelter related experience preferred; 
• Physically fit to undertake labour duties and carry animals/cages up to 40 lbs; 
• Ability to tolerate unpleasant odours and no allergy to animals; 
• Comfortable working alone on occasion; 
• Good written communication/documentation skills; 
• MS Office skills; 
• Knowledge of animal behaviour and breeds; 
• Ability to deal with members of the public in a professional manner; 
• Must be willing to undertake training in order to meet operational requirements; 
• Availability to work with a flexible and varying schedule; including weekends and stat holidays. 
• Satisfactory criminal records check required; 

Additional Information

Term length: This is an 18-month contract position until March 31, 2028. 

Work Schedule: This position consisting of 40 hours per week. The regular work schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Overtime, weekends, and holiday work will be required to meet operational needs. 

What We Offer:  This is a long-term temporary position. The County of Grande Prairie provides a competitive compensation package, including some benefits, and vacation. We actively support professional development opportunities and foster an engaging work environment. 

Other Employee Perks:
• Health and Wellness benefits (myHSA)
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) allowance
• Personal fuel card with discounted price
• County campground discount
• Personal cell phone plans 
• Discounted gym membership rates
• Business casual dress standard with casual Fridays

Hourly Pay: $34.24 to $40.28.  

Closing Date: This position will be posted until August 16, 2026 at 11:59pm Mountain Time. 

As part of the County of Grande Prairie’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy workplace, we encourage and support a scent-free environment.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Only applications submitted online will be accepted. If you would like to include a cover letter, please combine your resume and cover letter as one document and upload while applying. We do not accept applications sent via email.

The County of Grande Prairie recognizes and values the principles of fair hiring practices. We are committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals. Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs.

• This posting may be used for future vacancies or to fill more than one position
• This posting may be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.

Please note that once your application is complete, you will receive a confirmation email. If we require any additional information we will contact you. Due to the volume of applications received we can only answer questions at the interview stage.