WE ARE HIRING - NOV/DEC 2025

Join the Kuri K9 Trail & Train Team
Love dogs, the outdoors, and meaningful, hands-on work?
Kuri K9 Trail & Train is looking for an energetic, committed Hike Leader to join our growing pack here in Nanaimo!

We are Nanaimo’s elite off-leash dog hiking service — blending adventure, structure, and training on every hike. Alongside our signature pack hikes, we offer private training, board-and-train programs, and overnight boarding. If you’re passionate about dogs and excited to learn, this is a workplace where you can truly grow.

What the Role Looks Like
Our hikes are 2 hours long and cover around 6km. Training and behaviour are at the heart of what we do — you’ll be coaching dogs on:

• Loose-leash walking

• Recall

• Sit/stays

• Impulse control

• Social manners

• Boundaries and trail etiquette

• …and so much more

 
You must love being outdoors in all weather. Rain, heat, mud, wind — our dogs still need adventure, and so do we! This role also requires confident driving, including reversing and parking our large Mercedes E-Sprinter.

Training Approach
We use a balanced training philosophy:
Positive reinforcement + clear, consistent boundaries.

Some of our dogs use e-collars, so you must be open to learning safe, humane, and skilled handling techniques. Full training and support are provided.

Who We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is:

• Focused, reliable, and driven

• Comfortable working independently

• Excited to learn and grow their dog-training skills

• Physically fit and safety-minded

• Calm, confident, and great with both dogs and people
   

Experience with dogs, horses, or other animal-handling roles is an asset — but a willingness to learn is just as important.
 

Schedule & Location

• Monday to Friday

• Shifts are about 5-6 hours and start between 9:15–10:15am, depending on the route

• Opportunity to add morning pickups, increasing shifts by 2–3 hours/day

• Additional opportunities for boarding, petsitting, and training work as your skills grow

 
Our office is located in the Cedar/Yellowpoint area, with service routes through Cedar, Yellowpoint, Chase River, and Nanaimo.

Requirements

• Full, clean driver’s licence (abstract required)

• Reliable transportation to/from work (company vehicle provided during shifts)

• Comfortable working outdoors year-round

• Minimum 1-year employment commitment and non-compete agreement

• Reliable cellphone with camera

• Appropriate footwear and all-weather gear

 
Pay & Perks
Pay: $20–25/hr depending on experience
Training wage: $17.85/hr for up to 15 shifts
Bonuses: Performance and longevity bonuses available

Perks Include:

• Bring your well-behaved dog to hike (as space allows) or rest in our dog cabin

• Access to our training yard and professional equipment

• Ongoing guidance from an experienced trainer

• Opportunities to shadow private training sessions — and eventually run your own as your skills develop

• Closed on all public holidays + a two-week Christmas/New Year break

 
How to Apply
If this sounds like your dream job, we’d love to hear from you!
Please send your resume and cover letter to: info@kurik9.ca

Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.