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.
Don’t see a role that is right for you but still interested in contributing to GHS? Please consider volunteering with us.
The work of our dedicated volunteers contributes to our goals in making every day special for the deserving pets who are waiting to find loving homes and so much more! Join the hundreds of people just like you who dedicate their time and efforts to helping animals in need.
Explore our employment opportunities below:
Animal Services Manager
TITLE: Animal Services Manager
TYPE: Full-time permanent
LOCATION: 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd., Guelph, ON
HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours/week. Flexibility is needed for some evening and weekends. Also available on-call after hours to support the team.
Are you passionate about the critical role that animals play in our lives, the important connection between animals and their people? Do you want be part of a leadership team that helps countless vulnerable animals in our community? Are you passionate about the role Animal Services play in advancing this work.
If you have solid experience in Animal Services and leadership, and a passion for making our community a better place for animals, please consider applying today.
Reporting to the Executive Director and leading a team of 4-6 Animal Service Officers, the Manager of Animal Services is responsible for the overall operations of the animal services programs as they relate to enforcement of municipal, provincial, and federal legislation. The successful candidate will effectively lead the Animal Services team, through managing, planning, organizing, administering, and evaluating activities of the Animal Services department in the City of Guelph, Township of Guelph-Eramosa, and Township of Centre Wellington. You will develop and direct the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards. You will also work closely with the GHS leadership team to ensure the goals and objectives as set forth by the organization are achieved. The Manager, Animal Services will provide exceptional customer service, excellent communication and organization skills, and will always demonstrate a positive attitude, while supporting the overall mission and values of the GHS.
How to apply:
Please include a resume and cover letter (including salary expectations) to Lisa Veit (Executive Director) at lveit@guelphhumane.ca. Please indicate ‘Manager, Animal Services’ in the subject line of your application. Applications are encouraged on a rolling basis up to Friday, August 9, 2024.
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.
Education Program Facilitator: Part-time/Casual
TITLE: Education Program Facilitator
TYPE: Part-time, Casual
LOCATION: 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd., Guelph, ON
HOURS OF WORK: 6-8 hours/week. Saturdays and occasional evenings
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact in our community? Guelph Humane Society (GHS)’s mission is to advance the welfare of animals through care, education, community engagement, and relationships.
We are seeking a part-time Education Program Facilitator to facilitate community programs at the Guelph Humane Society. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up, taking down, and facilitating community programs at the Guelph Humane Society. 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. The incumbent will provide exceptional customer service, excellent communication and organization skills, and will demonstrate a positive attitude at all times.
How to apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity and have the above qualifications, please forward your resume with a covering letter to:
Kate Glaab
Education and Community Programs Coordinator
Email: programs@guelphhumane.ca
Subject line: “Education Program Facilitator”
Applications will be received and reviewed on a rolling basis until Friday, July 19th at 5pm.
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.
Animal Care Attendant (Part-time)
TITLE: Animal Care Attendant
TYPE: Part-time; Permanent
LOCATION: 190 Hanlon Creek Blvd., Guelph, ON
HOURS OF WORK: Up to 30 hours/week – shifts will include weekdays, evenings, weekends and statuatory holidays; shifts are 10 hours/day (8am-6pm)
Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact in our community? Guelph Humane Society (GHS)’s mission is to advance the welfare of animals through care, education, community engagement, and relationships.
We are seeking a part-time Animal Care Attendant to perform 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.
How to apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity and have the above qualifications, please forward your resume with a covering letter to:
Samantha Westphal
Animal Care Manager
Email: careers@guelphhumane.ca
Subject line: “Animal Care Attendant – Part-time position”
Applications will be received on a rolling basis. 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.