Join us in our mission of providing homeless animals with shelter and food while attempting to place them in permanent loving homes! The work we do is vital, meaningful and rewarding!
SUMMER ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANT – 30 hrs/week
This position is being advertised under the Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) initiative. To be eligible for this position, you must:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age on the start date of the job.
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial legislation and regulations.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for all duties related to the care of animals (cleaning of the holding areas, assuring that animals receive food and water, basic grooming).
- Cleans all equipment and work areas to maintain the highest standard of cleanliness and sanitation. Follows health and safety regulations and protocols.
- Maintain accurate records for animal inventory, health, medications, treatments, procedures and behaviour history.
A valid drivers license with own transportation considered an asset, but not necessary. Some weekends may be required,
In addition to the duties listed above, the NLRHS expects the following of each employee: adheres to policies and procedures; performs duties as workload necessitates; communicates regularly with supervisor; and completes other duties as assigned.
Application Deadline: Friday, June 12, 2026.
Tentative Start Date: June 22, 2026
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to nlhs@live.ca or drop off at the Shelter (located in the Town Public Works Yard in the Animal Control Facility.
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.