Griffith Island Club is a private sanctuary dedicated to sport shooting and game bird hunting. The Club’s members own the 2300 acre island located in Georgian Bay, located near Owen Sound, Ontario, approximately a three hour drive from Toronto.
The Club’s game and habitat management team rear Pheasant and Partridge, managing the land in a responsible manner to ensure an exceptional hunting experience with strongly routed bio-diversity benefits. The Island is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, all of which benefit from the financial and physical investment that the Club makes in managing their land and wildlife responsibly.
In operation since 1973, the Griffith Island Club has built a reputation for quality and professionalism, becoming one of the most desirable private hunting locations in North America.
After an extremely successful tenure with a high end, professionally managed, outsourced services provider, the Upland Gamebird Hunting Club has made the strategic decision to invest in constructing state-of-the -art kennels located on the Island and transitioning to in-house training and management of their 30 highly trained and cared for hunting dogs and continuing the development of their hunting dog program. After a ten year, successful outsource agreement, the Club and the Provider have decided not to renew the contract after its expiry on December 31, 2025.
Starting January 1, 2026, The Club is moving in a new direction to internally manage and control the hunting dog acquisition, training, managing and care programs. This decision is highly strategic and provides the Club with the ultimate in flexibility to continuously improve the hunting and dog experience on the Island while providing for improved care and managing of all aspects of the dog programs, from training to health care.
The Club has implemented a total infrastructure investment program, including the new build of a modern, specifically designed, fit for purpose, multi dog kennel facility. The investment reflects the Club’s commitment to the continued development of the program and services provided to members and their guests.
The new facility will support the housing, care, and training of the Club’s hunting dogs, who will be resident at the Club within the facility, year-round. The Club’s privately owned property provides for a vast and secluded location for the ongoing training, conditioning, and development of the hunting dogs, with a hunting dog recruitment program supported by some of the World’s leading dog breeders and trainers.
Ideal candidates will have a passion for the care of dogs. They will be confident around dogs of all breeds and dispositions. They will be able to adhere to strict SOPs, yet still be able to think on their feet.
They may hold a recognized qualification (such as RVT). They should have experience with working gundogs or a desire to develop their knowledge in this field.
They may have hunting experience related to upland gamebirds (Pheasant & Partridge) or waterfowl.
They will be a self-starter with exceptional time management, attention to detail, enthusiasm, commitment, and integrity.
Considered to be a remote workplace, the successful candidate will be required to live on island during their scheduled shift.
Specific duties will include but not be limited to:
· Observe animal appearance and activity for general physical condition, obvious signs of illness, disease, fatigue and discontent.
· Exercise dogs in line with the established programs and under the direction of the Head Dog Trainer.
· Support delivery of the established dog training and conditioning program.
· Report signs of illness, disease, injury, or unusual activity to the Head Dog Trainer and/or General Manager.
· Apply knowledge of normal food and liquid requirements of animals. As required, provide special food and liquids.
· Ensure that kennels and dogs are properly identified.
Clean, disinfect and maintain kennels, runs and stalls as often as is necessary to ensure no cages or kennels are soiled, and odours are not apparent and in line with the kennel SOP’s
· Wash and sterilize water and food bowls.
· Launder and dry towels and blankets.
· Patrol kennel grounds daily, picking up any trash and stool material.
· Empty trash.
· Groom and bath dogs as required or directed.
· Record information such as feeding schedules, appearance, behavior.
· Maintain boarding areas thru proper stocking and cleaning.
· Responsible for maintaining boarding inventory including but not limited to kennel food, bowls,
· bedding, leashes, grooming supplies, and cleaning supplies.
· Work well with all employees and ensure that your actions support the objectives of the
· organization.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you have any hunting dog handling experience
- Do you have any animal care experience
- Do you have any dog training experience or qualifications
Education:
- Secondary School (required)
Work Location: In person
