Dog Care: PM Dog Care Team Member

(Georgian Triangle Humane Society)

Position ID: V-CWD0440
Last Modified: 10 Jul 2025
Last Full Update: 10 Jul 2025

Opportunity Details: Dog Care: PM Dog Care Team Member

Contact Joanna Chardola, Team Coordinator, Georgian Triangle Humane Society (GTHS); Phone: 705-445-5204 ext 220; Email: volunteer@gths.ca
Duties

Members of the Dog Care Team work with puppies and dogs of all sizes, shapes and backgrounds (stray, surrendered, neglected, abused, healthy, recovering from surgery, may be easy to handle or may require training for behavioural issues…).

Annually our Cat and Dog Care Teams care for approximately 1500 animals onsite at our Animal Centre.

Description

PM Dog Care Team Members report to the Dog Care Coordinator and help to maintain the general health and welfare of the dogs in our care at the Animal Centre. In part this is achieved by participating in our Canine Enrichment Program to provide mental and physical stimuli to these dogs. To support the wide range of dog behaviours and needs we encounter at the GTHS, PM Dog Care Team Members complete a Dog Care Program*; quickly progressing from Green dogs (ie. puppies and seniors who are easy to walk and handle) to Yellow dogs (ie. young, rambunctious, pullers who can be slightly difficult to walk and handle), then work through the Orange and Purple levels at their own pace, with the ultimate goal of working with Red dogs (ie. strong, reactive dogs that are difficult to walk and handle, and that may have other behavioural issues). *Training is required upon joining the Dog Care Team and will be required intermittently to progress through the Dog Care Program.

Time Commitment

2 hours once a week. PM Dog Care Team Member shifts take place Monday through Sunday at a mutually agreed upon time between the hours of 1-4pm. An overall minimum commitment of 6 months is required.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Assist in the maintenance of dogs’ health and welfare
    • Prepare and provide medication, supper and clean water as required or instructed
    • Maintain clean and organized kennels (inside and outside)
    • Sweep and mop dog kennels’ and Animal Equipment Room’s floors
    • Deep clean kennels inside and outside for dogs that leave the Animal Centre (adopted, foster care, etc.)
    • Clean up after dogs (stoop and scoop) in the kennel area and outdoors, as appropriate
    • Oversee any cleaning and tidying resulting from own interactions with dogs
    • Dispose of garbage and recyclables
  •  Assist in the maintenance of dogs’ physical and mental well-being
    • Interact with dogs for walks, training and socialization
    • Bathe / groom dogs
    • Reinforce behaviours that make dogs more adoptable
    • Disinfect any dog toys used for Enrichment
    • Create treats / food puzzles
    • Wash up dirty dog dishes and assist with laundry (washing, drying and folding linens), based on Enrichment activities undertaken
    • Ensure dogs are safe and secure
  • Follow appropriate protocol, policies and procedures
  • Use online Contact List & Schedule to reflect any absences and to coordinate shift coverage
More Info Link https://gths.ca/volunteer/pm-dog-care-team-member/
Benefits Meet like-minded people, interact with dogs and puppies. Keeping active, supporting a good cause, AGM Voting rights after 90 days, First in line to adopt, Volunteer events, volunteer recognition, volunteer newsletter and internal Facebook group access
Clients Dogs of all ages and temperaments, usually medium to large in size (and support teammates)
Ages 18 year(s) and up
Areas of Interest Animal Services ; Community / Neighbourhood Volunteering
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Customer Service ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Mentoring & Training ; Patience ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work ; 18 years of age minimum 
A commitment to animal welfare 
A gentle and kind approach to dog handling 
Confident with dogs 
Current dog handling and/or training experience is required 
Medium and/or large dog experience is required 
Willingness and ability to complete multiple levels of the Dog Care Program is expected. Quick progression from Green to Yellow Dog Walker status will occur upon joining the Dog Care Team, followed by progression through the additional status levels to provide the necessary support for a wide range of dog behaviours and needs 
Self motivated 
Ability to work alone and in a team environment 
Ability to follow protocol
Commitment Length Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; The GTHS posts on Volunteer Connection to build awareness of volunteer opportunities. The vacancies we are actively looking to fill at this time are posted on our live updated website, however, applicants may apply for any position at any time and be waitlisted for their preferred position(s). To see our vacancies and to download / submit an application form, visit: https://www.gths.ca/volunteer/
Interaction Level Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group
Accessibility Not Accessible ; This role can be physically demanding: kennel cleaning and handling dogs who pull on leash
Location Collingwood
Number of Positions Blue Mountains ; Clearview (Simcoe County) ; Collingwood ; Wasaga Beach 
 
1 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training to progress through the different colour dog handling levels is provided in line with the volunteer's interest and ability
Police Check Not Required
Start Date On or after 10 Jul 2025
Referrals 0

Agency Details: Georgian Triangle Humane Society

Office Phone 705-445-5204
E-Mail info@gths.ca
Website www.gths.ca
Address & Map
549 10th Line
Collingwood, ON
Canada L9Y 0W1
 
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Mailing Address 549 10th Line 
Collingwood, ON 
Canada L9Y 0W1