The Casual Animal Shelter Attendant is a junior position providing weekend, vacation, and sick day coverage for the Thornhill Animal Shelter. The position is primarily responsible for cleaning and sanitizing the facilities, care and keeping of impounded animals, and extended duties such as answering phones, responding to minor inquiries, and taking messages as required.
Reporting to the Director of Development Services and with guidance from the Animal Control Officer Supervisor, the attendant will follow shelter procedures as they fulfil their duties with minimal supervision.
Duties include:
- Assisting with the regular cleaning & sanitizing of the Thornhill Animal Shelter facility, including indoor and outdoor enclosures;
- Feeding, monitoring, and caring for domestic animals, mainly dogs and cats;
- Handling and administering medication to animals including those that may be defined as fearful, dangerous, or aggressive;
- Performing clerical duties including but not limited to answering calls, responding to minor inquiries, and recording messages;
- Some cleaning may be required at the Community Center during weekday shifts.
- Assisting other staff with their duties, and performing other related duties as required.
This position is open until Monday, November 16, 2026.
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