Employment

Join the Dog Jogs Team!

We’re hiring reliable, detail-oriented pet care professionals in Edmonton and surrounding areas.

Dog Jogger & Pet Care Provider (Part-Time)

Dog Jogs is looking for dependable, active, and compassionate pet care professionals to join our team.

This position is best suited for someone with consistent weekday availability who is looking for long-term part-time work.

A typical shift includes visiting several clients throughout Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, and Ardrossan to provide private dog walks, dog jogs, cat visits, puppy potty breaks, and occasional house checks. Every day is a little different, and you’ll spend your shift travelling between clients while caring for pets as if they were your own.

This is not a gig-style position where you pick up shifts whenever you’re available. We build our clients’ schedules around our team’s availability, so reliability and consistency are essential.

What You’ll Do

As a Dog Jogger, you’ll work independently throughout the day while staying connected with our team through Slack and our scheduling software.

Your visits may include:

Private dog walks and dog jogs
Cat sitting visits and care for other small pets
Puppy potty breaks and enrichment visits
Feeding pets and refreshing water
Administering medication when required
Cleaning litter boxes and pet-related messes
Bringing in packages or mail when requested
Monitoring pets’ health, safety, and behaviour
Completing detailed visit reports with photos for clients
Driving between client homes throughout your shift

Schedule & Availability

We’re looking for team members who can commit to a consistent schedule.

Applicants must:
Be available a minimum of 3 weekdays each week.
Have 5 consecutive daytime hours available between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
(for example: 9-2, 10-3, or 11-4).
Be available for one weekend each month.
Typical shifts are 4-5 hours, with longer shifts occasionally available depending on client demand.

Requirements

Applicants must:

Be at least 18 years old.
Live in Edmonton or the surrounding communities.
Have a reliable vehicle.
Have a smartphone and be comfortable using apps throughout the workday.
Be comfortable working independently.
Be physically able to walk and jog long distances in all weather conditions.
Successfully complete a Criminal Record Check.
Be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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Our Core Values

These core values guide the actions of all team members in every service we provide here at Dog Jogs.

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Transparency

We are honest and open about the services we provide.

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Trust

We build relationships based on trust in the professional quality of our services.
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Security

We take every action to protect the safety and security of our dog jogging team and our clients’ pets, homes, and property.
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Pawsitivity

We are fun to talk to, easy to connect with, and strive to create a family feeling.
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Accountability

We take responsibility for the work we do, the team members we train, and all the amazing pets in our care.
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What to Expect

  • You’ll be working alone, visiting multiple homes per day to walk dogs, jog with them, or care for cats and other small animals.
  • Most staff work Monday through Friday during one of our set shift blocks: 9am–2pm, 10am–3pm, 11am–4pm, or 12pm–5pm
  • We ask for a consistent weekly schedule and a commitment to one weekend a month.
  • Our team communicates via Slack and stays connected throughout the day. You’ll also use our scheduling app to check in, send updates, and track your services.
  • We work with many large, strong, and often reactive dogs. If you’re not comfortable handling dogs who bark, lunge, or need extra support on walks, this may not be the right fit.
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We’re Looking For People Who Are:

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Reliable

You show up when you say you will, and you follow through.
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Detail-oriented

You catch the small things and read instructions thoroughly.
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Confident and calm

You stay composed with nervous or reactive dogs and in unexpected situations.
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Organized

You manage your time well and communicate clearly with the team.
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Independent

You’re comfortable working solo and making decisions in the moment.
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Roles We Hire For

Start as a Dog Jogger and grow with us.
Many of our team members move into training and leadership roles as Head Joggers or Daily Managers once they’ve gained experience and shown initiative.

Dog Jogger

You’ll care for dogs and other pets by walking, jogging, feeding, playing, and sending detailed visit reports. You’ll follow each client’s instructions and adjust as needed for age, behaviour, or weather.

Head Jogger

You’ll support new staff through training, offer guidance in Slack, help with interviews and complete first-visit assessments with pets and clients. Head Joggers also help with problem-solving in the field.

Team Lead/Daily Manager

You’ll manage the daily schedule, respond to clients, assign services, and assist with hiring and oversight. This role includes both admin and field work.
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Training & Onboarding

We provide hands-on training to make sure you feel confident before heading out on your own.

Our onboarding includes:

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A full review of our policies, procedures, and staff handbook

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Several days of shadow shifts in the field
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Ongoing support from your teammates and admin team
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Access to Pet First Aid training. We’re certified Walks ‘N’ Wags instructors and offer regular opportunities for certification.
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How to Apply

Think you’d be a great fit?

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We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to complete the hiring process (including video interview and working interview) within 1–2 weeks.