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Must be physically fit, able to lift heavy items, have a great work ethic, LOVE dogs, and be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Previous work with animals an asset. Driver's license and own transportation required. This is a non-smoking position based out of our kennel near Exshaw. Cell phone is required. Accommodations are not provided, preference given to Canmore residents. Hourly rate is $16.50, plus $.150 per hour contract completion bonus. Contract to mid-October is preferred, but students returning to school in September will be considered. This position can be year-round when combined with guiding in the winter.

• Provide excellent care for 165 sled dogs in our outdoor kennel. Feeding, watering, cleaning, general kennel maintenance, changing or adding straw to dog houses, leveling gravel in the yard, dog first aid and medications, weed trimming and working with owners to train puppies as well as free running and pre-season fall training of teams. Build/fix dog house, painting, assist with vehicle maintenance and preparation for winter. Gear preparation from winter to summer storage, and back for winter use. Must be able to drive an ATV, use an axe and weed trimmer, and carry heavy items.
• Work day is 9:00 to 5:30 daily; days off are flexible. Some evening dog checks may be required.

Must LOVE dogs, be physically fit, able to lift heavy objects, and be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Previous work with animals or guiding preferred. Guides are required to have (or be willing to obtain) a valid first aid/CPR certification. Preference given to Canmore residents. Staff housing is not available. This is a non-smoking position. Base of work is the kennel between Canmore and Exshaw, so a vehicle or reliable ride is required. Must commit the full season to end of April. Wage is $16-18 per hour, depending upon experience, plus bonus and gratuities.

• Kennel duties (before and after running tours, or on days when no tours run) – feeding, watering, cleaning, general maintenance (gear repairs), changing or adding straw to dog houses, shovelling snow in the yard, dog first aid and medications.
• Dogsled tours – run 2 or 4 hour tours, with up to 4 guests per trip (usually couples, but can have families with small kids), up to 8 hours per day. Provide excellent customer care while driving the dog teams with attention to the dogs' performance. Trail grooming (cleaning and shovelling bumps) shifts are rotated through all guiding staff. Driving trucks and/or truck towing a trailer may be required.