Employment

Join the Dog Jogs Team!

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

Dog Walker/Jogger

Dog Jogs is growing our dog jogging team! You’ll travel between client homes providing private dog walks and jogs, puppy potty breaks, and cat visits while helping pet parents feel confident their animals are in good hands.

Availability

Our greatest need right now is Monday to Friday, 10am–3pm, but we’re open to applicants with slightly different weekday availability.

  • Ideal: Available Monday–Friday, 10am–3pm
  • Minimum: At least 3 weekdays with a consistent 5-hour window between 9am–5pm
  • Weekends: Available one weekend day per month
  • Consistency: Able to keep this availability open for Dog Jogs on an ongoing basis

The exact number of visits can vary from day to day, so consistent daytime availability is important for this role.

You’ll thrive here if you

  • Love being active and outdoors in all weather
  • Are reliable and take showing up seriously
  • Enjoy working independently but value having a supportive team behind you
  • Manage your time well and can adapt when plans change
  • Are comfortable using apps throughout your workday
  • Want to keep learning about dog behaviour, handling, and pet care
  • Can commit for at least a year. Our pets love consistency!

Requirements

  • Able to jog 6+ km/hr and walk 3–15 km per day
  • Reliable vehicle. You’ll drive between multiple client homes each day
  • Smartphone and comfort using apps
  • 18+
  • Clear police check
  • Legally eligible to work in Canada

The details

Pay: $15/hr + tips

Service area: Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Ardrossan, and Beaumont. You may work in different areas depending on the day’s schedule, although we do our best to keep visits close to where you live when possible.

What you’ll get

  • Paid training and ongoing education in dog behaviour, handling, and pet care
  • Part-time daytime hours
  • Employee position with WCB coverage
  • Tips on top of your hourly wage
  • Built-in fitness, fresh air, and lots of time with animals
  • A supportive team when you need backup or a second opinion
  • Opportunities to grow into Head Jogger, Team Lead, and other roles as our team grows

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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 work independently, travelling between multiple client homes each shift to walk and play dogs, jog with them, or care for cats and other small animals.
  • Your schedule will look different each day. Some days are busier than others, and you may be needed in different parts of our service area. 
  • 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.