About the Company

Bitches Walking Dogs (bwd) is Ottawa’s premium on-leash only dog walking and pet care provider since 2012. We are looking for professional, independent, reliable, and capable people to join our team of dog walkers. Dog walkers who will provide the dogs of the Nation’s Capital with balanced physical and mental exercises while always delivering excellent customer service. We are an inclusive and women-owned local business. We absolutely do not discriminate against hiring, extending contracts, or offering our services to people of colour, the LGBT community, or any other marginalized group. We do not tolerate the harassment of our staff in any way. If you are looking to work in the pet industry —even if you’re looking to balance other responsibilities— and gain invaluable work experience at an independent, growing business, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for someone:

• located within the City of Ottawa
• available weekly from Monday to Friday from 9:00am - 4:00pm (+/- 1 hour)
• availability evenings and weekends is a plus
• with G2/G license and access to a vehicle
• technologically literate with a smart phone equipped with data and camera
• someone who enjoys being physically active, can work in various weather conditions and walk +/- 5-15 kilometers per day
• with strong written and oral communication skills
• with a clean criminal record check (must provide bwd with a copy)
• reliable, punctual, and eager to learn & grow in a small, local, and female-owned business

Please do not apply if you do not meet the requirements stated above.

Job Description

The essential responsibilities of bwd Dog Walkers include the following:

• arrive on-time to all appointments
• facilitate mentally engaging on-leash walks
• uphold exceptional canine safety
• promote automatic canine behaviours
• provide dogs with safe and balanced physical and mental exercise while delivering excellent customer service
• follow any specific client requests regarding feeding, leashing, house rules
• fill out the digital walk report after completed appointment
• work outdoors in various weather conditions

All applicants, regardless of experience or education should be open and prepared to potentially relearn their dog skills in order to ensure consistency across the bwd team. You do not need to have any professional dog walking experience - we will teach you everything you need to know. Every walker also has the opportunity to learn and earn their way up to becoming one of our Supervisors —we’re always looking for driven and talented individuals to take on this responsibility that comes with even more added benefits. Please apply with a resume and cover letter and be sure to include your phone number and email address.

Perks of working with bwd:

• Reimbursement of 50% of the kilometers driven during your shift (after probationary period)
• Reimbursement of criminal background check costs (after probationary period)
• Access to attractive benefit packages (telemedicine and mental health support services)
• Quarterly bonuses for outstanding performance
• Complimentary company events
• A promise never to treat our team members like a bill to pay
• An opportunity to grow within the company to senior positions

We thank you kindly and hope to hear from you soon!

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 10-30 per week

Salary: From $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Commuter benefits
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay
• Tips

COVID-19 considerations:
Given the nature of the job and the potential risk of exposure, we ask that ONLY FULLY VACCINATED candidates apply. Staff is equipped with professional PPE (N95 filtering masks) provided by bwd and are mandatory in client homes.

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

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