About Dogs Van Groovin

About us:

Groovytown Dog Lodge offers exciting off-leash group adventure hikes and overnight boarding for dogs who love a great outdoor escapade! Nestled on 33 acres, just 10 minutes west of Kingston, in Odessa, Ontario, we offer daycare, day hikes with door-to-door service, and overnight boarding. Learn more at Groovytown.ca .

Groovytown Dog Lodge is expanding the pack!

Our perks include bringing your dog to work every day!

If you love dogs and the great outdoors, then this job listing is for you.

We are hiring a full-time dog leader (approximately 35 hours per week, including some weekends). We offer high wages and promote a work-life balance. Upon completion of training, new team members are paid $20.00/hr.

HOW TO APPLY

Forward your resume to  kadis@groovytown.ca  along with a cover letter finishing these 2 statements:

1. I want to work for Groovytown Dog Lodge because ...

2. When I am not working, I like to…

Applicants under consideration will be asked to provide work and personal references, a certified criminal background check and a statement of driving record.

Job description

Working with Groovytown Dog Lodge is a walk in the park, but it can be challenging walk in the park. From cold or rainy day to dogs that just don't want to cooperate with your plans, some days feel like a constant uphill climb. Members of the Groovytown team meet these challenges with grit, determination, and a positive attitude, finishing the day with a sense of accomplishment. And of course, the best reward is the bond you create with all those furry faces! If you see yourself in this description then please read on.

Duties include

Directly interacting with clients, pick-up and drop-off of dogs using a company vehicle, off-leash group hikes in all weather conditions, washing dirty dogs, taking pictures, cleaning and maintaining the work site and equipment, and managing any day-to-day adventures and challenges as they occur.

Applicant Qualities

  • leadership

  • patience

  • love of dogs and, really, all animals

  • comfortable covered in mud

Requirements

  • Clean criminal record/bondable

  • Minimum 5 years clean class G driving record

  • Minimum 5 years primary insured on vehicle (we supply a company vehicle but you need to have a clean insurance record)

  • Certification in Canine First Aid / CPR (can be acquired after hiring)