Animal Pound Keeper - Casual

**Casual** The Town of Slave Lake is looking for an energetic and responsible individual to join our team as an **Animal Pound Keeper** to assist with caring for pound animals. **EMPLOYEES THAT REPORT DIRECTLY TO THIS POSITION:** None **SALARY** $22.95 - $28.91 per hour **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** * Clean and disinfect enclosures and outside area by removing feces, soiled bedding and food. * Spread new bedding and clean food bowls. * Wash floors and enclosures. * Feed animals. * Watch animals and report any unusual behaviour or health concerns. * Bathe animals when needed. * Help give treatments prescribed by veterinarians. * Keep records. * Take dogs outside for exercise and playtime. * Answer public enquiries. * Contact owners of found pets. * Give attention and affection to animals in the pound. * Assist other Peace Officers in such duties as may be required. **QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:** * Minimum Grade 12 education, * Valid Class 5 Driver’s License, * Working with animals / pounded animals is an asset, * Provide a clean RCMP Background Check, * Clean Driver’s Abstract. **SKILLS REQUIRED:** * Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, * Strong interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, and elected officials, * Ability to handle stressful situations and act professionally under those situations. Note: The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities and activities required for this position but gives a general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. **WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:** * Work both outdoors and indoors in any weather, * Occasionally exposed to very loud or distracting sounds, * Working with many different types of animals, * Potential for on-call and shift work. May be required to work evenings or weekends, * Exerts moderate physical effort on occasion, * May work alone, * Communicate with civilians in person and on the telephone, * Responsible for protecting the public’s health and safety as well as protecting animal welfare. **How to apply:** **Send your cover letter and resume (****ensuring to include the job title in your email subject heading****) to:** Human Resources, Town of Slave Lake 10 Main Street S.W., P.O. Box 1030, Slave Lake, Alberta T0G 2A0 **E-mail:** **hr@slavelake.ca** **The application review process will be ongoing, and the positions will remain open until filled.** **We thank all applicants for their interest; however, because of the volume of applications, we will contact only those under consideration. We will review all applications carefully to determine which candidates' qualifications and experience closely match our requirements.** ### **Job Details** Category Community Employment Status Open Posted November 6, 2026 10:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled