Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Do you know what a dog is trying to say or is about to do just by the way they move or the look on their face?

We’re hiring a dog handler + sanctuary support person at our small, calm, safety first driven doggy daycare and rescue sanctuary in Richmond, BC.

Unlike other dog daycare facilities, this is not a loud, chaotic dog warehouse. We’re a peaceful yet fun resort like setting where dogs play, decompress, socialize, and sometimes recover from trauma or tough pasts. We’re looking for emotionally mature, grounded, and highly observant people to help care for them. This is a job for someone who can read canine body language and knows when and how to keep the peace during play sessions. Since we are a dog rescue sanctuary and we spend most of our revenue on housing, feeding and vet care expenses, we do not have funds to hire a ton of staff. That results in the full time shifts are long but we do pay a respectable wage of $21 per hour. If you show up for your shifts, work hard, actually engage and play with the dogs, don’t call in sick all the time, and are on time regularly, we will treat you like royalty! If you don’t come in for shifts often, don’t work hard, don’t actually play with and engage with the dogs and are lazy, you will be treated accordingly and promptly dismissed. We have zero tolerance for people who don’t show up and work hard to provide a clean and fun experience for the dogs. The dogs deserve the best!

Position Details:
• Location: Richmond, BC
• Hours: Part-time to full-time (flexible)
• Wage: $21/hour (with raises for loyalty and responsibility)
• Shifts: Mostly weekdays between 7am–4pm and 8am-5pm (some short shift weekend support during peak seasons.)

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Job Includes:
• Supervising group play (8–10 dogs max)

• Watching for red-flag behavior and tension before it escalates
• Helping sanctuary/rescue dogs feel safe and supported
• Feeding, cleaning, washing, brushing, poop scooping, water refills, calm energy!
• Working outdoors and indoors in all weather

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✅ You Might Be a Great Fit If:
• You’re calm yet fun, intuitive, and grounded—not frantic or overly high-energy
• You’re the person dogs always seem to trust and obey.
• You’re reliable, punctual, and emotionally stable and aware.
• You’re not afraid of messes, hard work, or honest communication
• You’re a vet tech student, former shelter volunteer, grooming assistant—or just someone who “gets it” with dogs

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To Apply:

Email us with 
• An intro about who you are
• Why you’re drawn to working with dogs like this
• Any experience you have (formal or not!)

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This is a rare opportunity to be part of a mission-driven dog daycare and rescue sanctuary that prioritizes safety while providing fun for furry friends. 

We can’t wait to meet you

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work, Weekday work,

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