Animal Transfer Driver

POSITION: Animal Care AttendantSTATUS: Temporary; Full-Time from September 27 2026 until June 1 2027SHIFT: 35 hours per week LOCATION: Abbotsford BCCLASSIFICATION: CUPE 1622 WAGE: Hourly CLOSING DATE: Open until FilledAbout the Position:The Animal Transfer Driver is responsible for the safe transportation of animals to BC SPCA locations from external sources as well as between BC SPCA locations following the BC SPCA Animal Transfer Protocols. Maintains and oversees the care of the transfer vehicle and ensures optimal welfare for all animals travelling within their care based on the Five Freedoms and outlined in the Animal Transfer Protocols. Some specific duties:Establishes strong working relationships with manager animal transfer program branch managers shelter staff and volunteers and collaborates effectively as required to ensure all duties outlined below are all paperwork required from pick-up points and delivers to respective location or excellent welfare of animals travelling within the vehicle at all times by:Loading animals destined for branch into transfer vehicle using low stress handling;Ensuring transfer vehicle is loaded with appropriate-sized animal crates;Reporting any animal welfare or animal transport issues to manager animal transfer program by email with attached pictures as needed;Following the BC SPCA Animal Transfer with unloading of animals at final destination or to the next up at numerous locations in a timely manner and be able to work a shift of up to 12 hours in length with appropriate breaks in a single kennels and vehicle after transfers the transfer vehicle(s) as per Transport Action any vehicle issues to manager animal transfer program immediately upon the Society in a respectful manner at all times when interacting with staff volunteers external contacts as well as members of the public; answers questions as required and makes referrals where unable to answer a question on call or relief drivers as other duties as you need to have:High School Diploma or equivalentValid BC Class 5 Drivers License and a strong understanding of BC driving rules and lawsClean driving record Drivers Abstract to be submitted as a condition of employmentComfortable driving in various weather conditions safely and with easeAbility to work both independently as well as a member of a teamAbility to lift minimum 50 to work daily shifts of up to 12 hours in lengthAvailability to drive a variety of hours as required by the program including late night/early morningAnimal handling experience an assetPhilosophical harmony with the vision mission and strategic directions of the BC SPCA