Animal Shelter Attendant

City of Coquitlam

Animal Shelter Attendant

Regular Full Time (2 positions) and auxiliary

About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

About You / What We Are Looking For
Are you a team player with a genuine passion for working with animals? The City of Coquitlam has an exciting opportunity for two regular full time, as well as auxiliary (on-call) Animal Shelter Attendants to join our team. If you love animal care and have relevant experience, this could be the perfect role for you! Your responsibilities will include a mix of administrative tasks and animal care duties.

As an Animal Shelter Attendant, your main focus will be on providing excellent care for all impounded dogs, cats, and small animals. This will involve feeding, handling, walking and ensuring their well-being. You will also play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness of kennels and cages. Some routine clerical and office support tasks will be part of your duties as well. While you'll have general supervision, you'll also have the autonomy to make independent decisions within established policies and procedures. Prepare for a dynamic and fast-paced environment that offers ample opportunities for personal and professional growth. There are two regular full-time positions available, one is scheduled Sunday – Thursday, and the other is Tuesday – Saturday. Both include a combination of opening and closing shifts scheduled between 7am and 9pm. There may also be auxiliary opportunities available with shift coverage often needed on holidays, evenings and weekends and short notice based on absences.

Minimum Qualifications
To thrive in this exciting role, you must have a solid understanding of proper methods, practices, and procedures for the care and feeding of dogs, cats, and small animals. Familiarity with relevant rules and regulations is essential, as is knowledge of medications and routine medical treatments for injured or ill animals. Proficiency in carrying out routine tasks related to animal feeding and care is a must. Exceptional customer service skills are a key requirement, as you'll interact courteously and effectively with the public. Strong communication skills will be essential for understanding and following oral instructions, as well as working with minimal supervision. Being able to provide guidance to volunteers is vital too. The role will also involve completing non-complex forms and reports, as well as lifting and carrying bulky objects such as bags of feed, hoses, and large dogs.

Requirements for this role include holding a Class 5 BC Driver’s license and completing the 12th grade of school.  

Preferred Qualifications
Sound experience working with animals or an equivalent combination of training and experience will be beneficial. A team-oriented, can-do attitude is highly valued, and prior professional education and experience in Animal Care & Control would be a considerable asset.

What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $31.85 - $37.09 plus 12 % in lieu of benefits. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit for more information.

If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.

Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo and submit an acceptable police information check.

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Please apply online at by 11:55 pm on September 30, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.