Careers

Here are current positions we are looking to fulfill. If you are interested in applying, send a resume to canada.ant.colony@gmail.com ATTN: Zachary Liu

 

Job Title: Pet Expo Assistant

Job Description: Canada Ant Colony is looking for individuals around Canada to help run a booth and talk about ants, as well as selling ant-keeping to reptile or pet show visitors.

About Canada Ant Colony: Canada Ant Colony is a small specialty biological supply store and the largest distributor of ant colonies in North America. We sell queen ants, colonies, and ant keeping setups to pet stores, filmmakers, research facilities, and hobbyist ant-keepers. We also specialize in importing feeder insects for reptiles. We also run booths at more than a dozen reptile and pet expos around Canada.

Day-to Day Tasks:

You will:

  • Receive incoming expo packages, unpack and organize them respectively
  • Help set up and tear down booth, table, display at the pet show at the designated times
  • Provide recommendations on how to keep ants to booth visitors
  • Sell ants, provide customer service to any booth visitors
  • Repack and reship the inventory to us after the show
  • Process payments through cash, e-transfer, and VISA or mastercards.

Currently, we are looking for 2-3 individuals per location to work 1-2 weekends per year. Hours typically look like the following:

Friday 4pm-6pm (hours depending on availability)

Saturday (8:30am - 6pm)

Sunday (9:30am - 5pm)

Qualifications:

  • Genuine passion for animals and to be committed to their welfare. You should be confident in handling animals. In particular, being squeamish about insects is (for obvious reasons) a no-go.
  • Experience with ants is an very significant asset
  • Experience working with rearing reptiles or invertebrates (including personal pets), though not required, is a significant asset.
  • Experience with sales is a significant asset
  • Strong attention to detail, Ability educate self on products and services are musts (though training will be provided)
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50lbs is an asset.

Compensation: Negotiable, starting at 20$ an hour tied to inflation, may increase based off of performance and hours worked. We also cover travel expenses and other expenses associated with the expo.

Salary: $19.00-$23.00 per hour

Job Locations

  • Alberta
      • Calgary
      • Medicine Hat
  • British Columbia
      • Abbotsford
      • Vancouver
  • New Brunswick
      • Moncton
  • Nova Scotia
      • Halifax
  • Prince Edward Island
      • Stradford
  • Saskatchewan
      • Regina
  • Quebec
    • Sherbrooke
    • Quebec

     

    Job Title: Marketing Assistant

    Job Description: Canada Ant Colony is looking for an individual to help create social media posts, forum posts, as well as other marketing materials such as catalogs, flyers, and to help coordinate reaching out to various media outlets.

    About Canada Ant Colony: Canada Ant Colony is a small specialty biological supply store and the largest distributor of ant colonies in North America. We sell queen ants, colonies, and ant keeping setups to pet stores, filmmakers, research facilities, and hobbyist ant-keepers. We also specialize in importing feeder insects for reptiles. 

    Day-to Day Tasks:

    You will:

    • Meet with me (the owner) to discuss any upcoming tasks
    • Create instagram posts, facebook posts, email blasts, and forum posts to advertise products, promotions, or just as regular interface
    • Help create email lists for stores and pet show helpers
    • Apply feedback from partner organizations for joint posts

    Currently, we are looking for one individual to work roughly 5 hours a week each. Hours are flexible and remote, although we may request work on weekends leading up to Holidays or during lower volume times.

    Qualifications:

    • Genuine passion for animals and to be committed to their welfare. You should be confident in handling animals. In particular, being squeamish about insects is (for obvious reasons) a no-go.
    • Experience working with rearing reptiles or invertebrates (including personal pets), though not required, is a significant asset.
    • Strong attention to detail, Ability educate self on products and services are musts (though training will be provided)
    • Graphic design experience (even in casual settings) is an asset
    • Business writing experience (even in casual settings) is an asset
    • Being in Montreal is a plus, but not a requirement.

    Compensation: Negotiable, starting at 19$ an hour tied to inflation, may increase based off of performance and hours worked

    Job Type: Part-time, Remote

    Part-time hours: 20 per week

    Salary: $19.00-$22.00 per hour