Working with and for animals can be a very rewarding career!
If you are hard-working, highly skilled and passionate about making a difference in your community, you will find yourself among like-minded people at the Guelph Humane Society. We are a dedicated team of dynamic, action-oriented and results focused staff and volunteers, who are extremely passionate about animal welfare. We employ people in a wide variety positions, in various full-time, part-time and casual opportunities available through the year.
Our hiring philosophy goes beyond filling positions – we are interested in finding people who want to make a difference in our community, while working as part of a positive team of people. If you are interested in joining our team, explore our current openings and be sure to check back for new job postings if there are no positions that suit you today.
ANIMAL CARE ATTENDANT - PART TIME
TITLE: Animal Care Attendant
LOCATION: 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd., Guelph, ON
TYPE: Part-time
HOURS OF WORK: 20-30 hours/week; will include weekdays, evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays; shifts are 10 hours/day (8am-6pm)
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Animal Care Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of day-to-day tasks related to the general/medical care, humane handling, sanitation, and monitoring of dogs, cats, and small animals, as well as providing short-term care for injured or orphaned wildlife that are awaiting transport to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Candidate will be responsible for greeting clients, providing exceptional customer service, having excellent communication and organizational skills, and demonstrating a positive attitude at all times.
If you are interested in this opportunity and have the above qualifications, please forward your resume and covering letter by Tuesday, September 6th at 5pm to:
Samantha Westphal
Animal Care Manager
Email: careers@guelphhumane.ca (please include position title in the subject line)
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position will be filled when the right candidate is identified.
We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission, vision, and values.
GHS welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
View full job description here.
EDUCATION PROGRAM FACILITATOR - PART TIME
TITLE: Education Program Facilitator
LOCATION: 190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard, Guelph, ON
HOURS OF WORK: Average 8 hours per week, typically evenings & weekends
TYPE: Part-Time/Casual (as needed)
JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Education & Outreach Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for setting up, taking down, and facilitating community programs at the Guelph Humane Society and other venues throughout Guelph and Wellington County. The Education Program Facilitator will also be responsible for handling a variety of animals, ensuring the safety of the program participants, and teaching program participants about the GHS and animal welfare, in general. The Education Program Facilitator will be knowledgeable about various programs, including community programs, shelters tours and visits, and children’s birthday parties. Some programs will be hosted at the Guelph Humane Society, while others may be off-site. The incumbent will provide exceptional customer service, excellent communication and organization skills, and will demonstrate a positive attitude at all times.
If you are interested in this opportunity and have the above qualifications, please forward your resume with a covering letter by Monday, September 5th at 5pm to:
Katherine Leonard
Manager, Community Programs & Outreach
190 Hanlon Creek Boulevard
Guelph, ON N1C 0A1
Email: careers@guelphhumane.ca
Subject Line: Education Program Facilitator
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and the position will be filled when the right candidate is identified.
We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission, vision, and values.
GHS welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.