Photographer
Photographer
Opportunity
We’re looking for a skilled and passionate Photographer to join our team full-time on-site. In this role, you’ll capture and edit original content, including both photos and videos, for our social media channels, website, and promotional materials. Working with a high volume of animal intakes, you’ll need to work efficiently and under pressure to showcase each animal in the best light. Your expertise in Adobe Photoshop will be key in retouching and editing images to maintain the high-quality standard of our media output.
About Dog Tales Rescue & Sanctuary
Dog Tales is a world-renowned dog rescue and horse sanctuary set on an incredible 50 acres of green fields, rolling hills, and wooded areas in King City, Ontario. Our picturesque location - complete with kilometers of walking trails, therapy pools, and a grooming spa - is the perfect setting for abused and neglected animals to heal and be rehabilitated while they wait for forever homes. Along with medical care, our team provides all of the love, attention, and training that our rescue animals need to recover from their difficult pasts, so that they can move on to permanent, loving homes, which most do. For the rest, Dog Tales is home for as long as they need it to be.
If you would like to be part of an energetic and compassionate team, where you can make an impact and difference in the lives of countless animals, join us!
The Role
As the Photographer at Dog Tales, you will be responsible for capturing high-quality images and videos that highlight the animals, our sanctuary, and events. You’ll collaborate closely with the media team to produce visually compelling content across various platforms. Your responsibilities will include:
Shooting a variety of compositions for social media campaigns and events.
Working with the media team to photograph and edit images of dogs and other animals for the website and social media.
Creating video content for social media platforms as needed.
Editing and retouching all photos using Adobe Photoshop and other Adobe Creative Suite tools.
What You Bring
We understand that the "ideal candidate" doesn’t exist, so if you don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value passion and a willingness to learn!
Advanced knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Lightroom.
3+ years of experience working as a photographer.
Experience working with different lighting setups and photography equipment, including strobe lighting.
Must be comfortable working with animals and in outdoor environments under various weather conditions.
Excellent time management skills with keen attention to detail.
What We Offer
We believe in supporting our team with great perks that make work enjoyable and life easier:
Competitive Salary and Benefits: We offer a competitive salary along with a solid benefits package, including health, vision, and dental coverage to keep you covered.
Extended Healthcare: In addition to regular health benefits, we provide extra support for your well-being, including mental health resources.
Free Staff Meals: Enjoy free daily meals while at work, making your day a little more convenient and enjoyable.
Paid Vacation and Sick Days: Take time to relax or recover with paid vacation and sick days, because work-life balance is important.
Employee Appreciation Events: We host regular events to celebrate our team and build a positive, fun work environment.
GRSP: Contribute to a Group Registered Savings Plan to secure your future.
Please note, this position is onsite. Additionally, reliable access to a car is necessary as there is no public transit near our facility.
We thank all applicants in advance, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.