Opportunities

  
 
Employment Opportunities

Kennel Attendant - part-time

We are currently seeking a Kennel Attendant for part-time evenings and weekends. Job responsibilities would include:

  • Cleaning kennels
  • Feeding, grooming, and walking dogs
  • Driving dogs to veterinary appointments

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Detail Oriented
  • Previous experience handling dogs, either personal or professional
  • Detail Oriented
  • Energetic
  • Self Motivated
  • Able to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Hold a valid drivers license

*A police check is required for all employees upon hiring.

Please email resumes to Danielle MacKay, Kennel Supervisor, at dmackay@dogguides.com or fax to 905.842.3373 Attn: Danielle Mackay.

 
 
Position Vacancy - Dog Guides Canada

Position Title: Apprentice Trainer – 3 Year Apprenticeship Position

Duties:
A three year program leading to the position of Trainer. Become proficient at preparing dogs and conducting classes with Special Skills and Hearing Ear clients (mobility, seizure alert, hearing ear)
(full position description available)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Very strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Previous experience or involvement with the people with physical or medical disabilities.
  • Previous experience with dog training, either personal or professional.
  • A valid driver’s license
  • ASL proficiency and/or willingness to learn
  • Flexibility and willingness to travel

Available: as soon as possible

Apply: By submitting resume copies to:

  • Rhonda Workman, Head Trainer
  • Ian Ashworth, Program Director

Location: Both Oakville and Breslau on a rotational basis

Closing Date: March 21st, 2008
 
  Volunteer Opportunities  
     
 
The clients, staff and dogs appreciate your interest in volunteering for Dog Guides. Most volunteer positions are available during business hours Monday to Friday. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older to participate in most volunteer positions. Limited volunteer opportunities are available for high school students, although there are occasionally co-op placements.
  
 


Current Opportunities:

Foster Puppy Parents – to raise a future Dog Guide for its first year

Office Support – letter folding, mailings, data entry, filing and various other duties (days & evenings)

Kitchen Assistant – assist with meal preparation for clients and for special events (days, evenings & weekends)

Kennel Assistant – visit, play and groom Dog Guides in training. * Must be 18 years of age or older.

Purina Walk for Dog Guides – assist with organization both before and on actual Walk Day.

To Apply:

Please complete and return a Volunteer Application from Lions Foundation of Canada, 152 Wilson St., Oakville; or click here to download a PDF Version.

Prior to your placement you will be asked to provide a personal letter of reference and a Security Clearance.

Upon receipt of your application you will be invited to attend a general volunteer orientation and/or a personal interview.

For more information please email volunteer@dogguides.com

Thank you for your interest in Dog Guides and its volunteer program!

Lions Foundation of Canada is grateful to have received an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant to assist with its volunteer program.


 
     
   
     
       
       
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