Pet Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
PetSmart
Pet Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Join a team of 50,000 passionate associates creating meaningful experiences for pets and families. Enjoy career growth, development opportunities, and a culture of belonging where diversity thrives. Make a daily impact helping pets and pet parents in Ottawa.
Role Overview
As a Pet Trainer in Ottawa, Ontario, you'll engage pet parents and pets, delivering positive training experiences aligned with PetSmart's vision. Educate on training benefits, sell classes, and ensure safe, clean environments while contributing to store success.
Key Responsibilities
Training Delivery & Sales
Conduct classes per curriculum, sell training in-store/phone/online, and educate on program benefits. Schedule sessions and maintain paperwork.
Pet Parent Experience
Handle inquiries, resolve concerns via phone/in-person/online, and recommend merchandise/services. Recognize associates for training sales.
Safety & Operations
Create safe class environments, maintain clean areas, respond to sick/injured pets (including vet transport), assist other departments, and follow policies.
Experience & Skills
Require 1-2 years retail/customer service experience, PetSmart Training Instructor accreditation, computer proficiency, pressure-handling, flexible scheduling, organizational skills, and strong communication. Physical demands include lifting 50lbs, standing, exposure to pets/noise.
Benefits
Paid weekly, health/wellness benefits, RRSP with match, PTO for full-time, associate discounts, tuition assistance, career pathing. Care for your two- or four-legged family members!
Locations
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Salary
35,000 - 45,000 CAD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Pet training instructionintermediate
- Customer service excellenceintermediate
- Sales and upsellingintermediate
- Organizational and schedulingintermediate
- Verbal and written communicationintermediate
- Pet handling and safetyintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 1-2 years retail experience in customer-focused environment (experience)
- Accredited in PetSmart Training Instructor Course (experience)
- Proficiency in computer applications (experience)
- Ability to react under pressure (experience)
- Flexible schedule including evenings/weekends/holidays (experience)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (experience)
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging pet training classes per PetSmart curriculum
- Actively sell training classes in-store, phone, and online
- Manage pet parent interactions and resolve concerns
- Maintain training area cleanliness and safety
- Handle paperwork, scheduling, and associate education on training benefits
Benefits
- general: Paid weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: Group RRSP with company match
- general: Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- general: Associate discounts
- general: Tuition Assistance
- general: Career pathing and development opportunities
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Pet Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
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Pet Trainer - Careers at PetSmart
Job Description
Why Join PetSmart
At PetSmart, Anything for Pets begins with our people. Join a team of 50,000 passionate associates creating meaningful experiences for pets and families. Enjoy career growth, development opportunities, and a culture of belonging where diversity thrives. Make a daily impact helping pets and pet parents in Ottawa.
Role Overview
As a Pet Trainer in Ottawa, Ontario, you'll engage pet parents and pets, delivering positive training experiences aligned with PetSmart's vision. Educate on training benefits, sell classes, and ensure safe, clean environments while contributing to store success.
Key Responsibilities
Training Delivery & Sales
Conduct classes per curriculum, sell training in-store/phone/online, and educate on program benefits. Schedule sessions and maintain paperwork.
Pet Parent Experience
Handle inquiries, resolve concerns via phone/in-person/online, and recommend merchandise/services. Recognize associates for training sales.
Safety & Operations
Create safe class environments, maintain clean areas, respond to sick/injured pets (including vet transport), assist other departments, and follow policies.
Experience & Skills
Require 1-2 years retail/customer service experience, PetSmart Training Instructor accreditation, computer proficiency, pressure-handling, flexible scheduling, organizational skills, and strong communication. Physical demands include lifting 50lbs, standing, exposure to pets/noise.
Benefits
Paid weekly, health/wellness benefits, RRSP with match, PTO for full-time, associate discounts, tuition assistance, career pathing. Care for your two- or four-legged family members!
Locations
- Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Salary
35,000 - 45,000 CAD / yearly
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- Pet training instructionintermediate
- Customer service excellenceintermediate
- Sales and upsellingintermediate
- Organizational and schedulingintermediate
- Verbal and written communicationintermediate
- Pet handling and safetyintermediate
Required Qualifications
- 1-2 years retail experience in customer-focused environment (experience)
- Accredited in PetSmart Training Instructor Course (experience)
- Proficiency in computer applications (experience)
- Ability to react under pressure (experience)
- Flexible schedule including evenings/weekends/holidays (experience)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (experience)
Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging pet training classes per PetSmart curriculum
- Actively sell training classes in-store, phone, and online
- Manage pet parent interactions and resolve concerns
- Maintain training area cleanliness and safety
- Handle paperwork, scheduling, and associate education on training benefits
Benefits
- general: Paid weekly
- general: Health & Wellness Benefits
- general: Group RRSP with company match
- general: Paid Time Off for full-time associates
- general: Associate discounts
- general: Tuition Assistance
- general: Career pathing and development opportunities
Tags & Categories
Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Pet Trainer - Careers at PetSmart @ PetSmart.
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