Office Assistant

**About Dog Tales**:
Dog Tales is a world-renowned dog rescue and farm animal sanctuary set on an idyllic 50 acres of green fields, rolling hills, and wooded areas in King City, Ontario.
The facility comes complete with a well equipped vet tech office as well as walking trails, therapy pools, outdoor play areas and a grooming spa. The picturesque and quiet location is the perfect setting for abused and neglected animals to heal and be rehabilitated while they wait for forever homes.
Would you like to join an energetic, extremely dedicated and compassionate team? Would you like to make an immediate and long term positive difference in the lives of animals? If the answer is yes, then Dog Tales is the place for you!
**About this position**:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and energetic Office Assistant to join the Dog Tales Team!
The rescue world is always busy, therefore this is not a regular Monday to Friday position. You will need to be available to work weekends, including Sunday for our public open house.
This is a multi-faceted position which requires organization and attention to detail.
If you have a passion for animals and want to make a difference in the lives of countless pets, please apply!
**Responsibilities**:
- Ensure our website and select social media groups are kept accurate and up to date
- Prepare the office and kennel for our Sunday Open House, as well as greet guests and answer any questions regarding our adoption process
- Continuously communicate with current and potential adoptive families to ensure information is up to date and accurate
- Greet and assist new volunteers and donors
- Work with clients to complete paperwork for adoption and surrender appointments
- Assist with onboarding of new team members
- Ensure office and adoption supplies are stocked and communicate with the appropriate departments if supplies are needed
- Consistently liaise with other departments for different tasks as needed
**What You’ll Bring**:
- Office administration experience - 1 year minimum
- Hospitality experience - 1 year minimum
- Proficient knowledge of Google Suite
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to efficiently work in a fast paced and busy environment
**Benefits &
Perks**:
- Extended benefits package;
- Free daily staff lunch &
dinner;
- Paidvacation time and sick days;
- Employee appreciation events;
**Schedule**:
Due to the nature of our industry, weekend availability is required. The shifts are 5 days a week 9am-6pm.
- **Reliable access to a car is necessary as there is no public transit near our facility**_
Work remotely
- No
**Job Types**:
Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**:
$42,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every Weekend
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- King City, ON:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
**Experience**:
- Office/Administration:
1 year (required)
- Hospitality:
1 year (preferred)
- Google Workspace:
1 year (required)
Work Location:
In person