Independent Contractor Opportunity

Weyburn Fur Nanny is looking for a reliable and trustworthy independent contractor pet sitter to join the team. This is a wonderful position for anyone looking for supplemental income. You must be available any day of the week and able to stay overnight at client's home. Summer students 18 years or older may apply.

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Job Type: Part-time Independent Contractor/ For more information regarding the difference between an employee and an independent contractor (self-employed) please visit CRA

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Pay: 70% of Weyburn Fur Nanny prices per job as per Price List

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Expected hours: As hours are not guaranteed, pet sitting position is not full time, but rather an on-call position as assignments become available within Weyburn Fur Nanny service coverage area.

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Schedule:

• ​Morning, lunch, supper and bedtime rounds

• Evenings/Overnights

• Weekends

• Holidays

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License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

• Pet First Aid

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Willingness to travel in Weyburn and immediate area:

• 100% (Required)

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DESCRIPTION:

• List of duties:

  • personalized pet sitting visits throughout the day (including mornings, lunches, suppers and evenings, weekends, and holidays)

  • staying overnight at client’s homes

  • providing home services

  • dog walking services

• Feed pets and refresh water during each visit (as requested).

• Provide sufficient potty breaks and/or clean litter boxes.

• Administer any prescribed pet medications (as requested).

• Provide care, play and plenty of love and attention to clients’ pets.

• Send client a text with picture and write up of how their pet(s) are doing

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REQUIREMENTS:

• Must love pets

• Must be willing to obtain pet CPR and first aid certification

• Must hold a valid driver's license and have unrestricted access to a reliable vehicle

• Must be willing to undergo a comprehensive criminal background check and supply a criminal record check

• Must have a flexible schedule and be willing to work weekends and holidays

• Must be able to walk dogs and be outdoors in all weather conditions

• Must be willing to pick-up dog poop and clean up litter boxes

• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and have excellent time management skills

• Must possess excellent written and texted English communication skills

• Must be able to respond to stressful situations with tact and in a manner that does not alarm clients, veterinary medical professionals, or pets

• Must have access to the internet and have text messaging capabilities in order to receive assignments and use their cell phone for full assignment coverage

• Must be able to download "Time to Pet" app to phone

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Pet sitters are paid as Independent Contractors once payment is received from client.

• Pet sitters will be responsible for paying their own taxes. They will be provided with a T4A.

• Weyburn Fur Nanny communicates with pet sitters via phone calls and text messaging.

• Pet sitters will be covered under Weyburn Fur Nanny's insurance.

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Please email weyburnfurnanny@gmail.com with any applications/questions you have regarding this opportunity.