Employment

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.

JOB TITLE: Manager, Finance & Administration (permanent, full-time)

LOCATION: 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd., Guelph, ON

HOURS OF WORK: Approximately 40 hours/week (flexibility for some evening and weekend shifts)

POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Manager, Finance & Administration is responsible for day-to-day management of the finance, accounting and reporting functions of the GHS, as well as general office administration tasks and performing some human resources related duties. This position will provide exemplary stewardship of resources through the establishment, monitoring and improvement of accounting, finance, and reporting. The Manager, Finance & Administration will provide exceptional customer service, excellent communication and organization skills, and will demonstrate a positive attitude at all times, while supporting the overall mission and values of the humane society.

Click here to read the full job description and key qualifications. 

Please forward your resume with a cover letter (including salary expectations) by October 8th to:

Adrienne McBride
Executive Director
Email: careers@guelphhumane.ca
Subject line: “Manager, Finance & Administration”

JOB TITLE: Animal Care Attendant (Full-time)

LOCATION: 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd., Guelph, ON

HOURS OF WORK: Full-time; 40 hours/week (schedule to be determined and may include weekdays,
evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays)

POSITION 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.

Click here to read the full job description and key qualifications. 

Submit your cover letter and resume to:

Samantha Westphal
Animal Care Manager
Email: careers@guelphhumane.ca
Subject line: “Animal Care Attendant Position”

JOB TITLE: Client Services Representative (Part-Time)

LOCATION: 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd., Guelph, ON

HOURS OF WORK: Approximately 16-20 hrs per week including weekend shifts

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Finance & Administration Manager, and supervision of the Client Services Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of day-to-day front office/reception duties, including answering phones, greeting clients, processing payments and donations, booking appointments, receiving animals and general administrative duties to support the overall mission of the GHS. The successful candidate will provide exceptional customer service, excellent communication and organization skills, and will demonstrate a positive attitude at all times.

Click here to read the full job description and key qualifications. 

Submit your cover letter and resume to:

Justine Stephan
Client Services Coordinator
Email: jstephan@guelphhumane.ca

JOB TITLE: Animal Care Attendant (Part-time/Casual)

LOCATION: 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd., Guelph, ON

HOURS OF WORK: up to 20 hours/week (will include weekdays, evenings, Saturdays, Sundays, and statutory holidays)

POSITION 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.

Click here to read the full job description and key qualifications. 

Submit your cover letter and resume to:

Samantha Westphal
Animal Care Manager
Email: careers@guelphhumane.ca
Subject line: “Animal Care Attendant (Part-time/Casual)”