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Job Opportunities at the OHS

The Ottawa Humane Society is a non-profit, community-based organization and a registered charity. Since 1888, we have been the leading organization providing a safe haven for sick, injured and homeless animals in Ottawa. If you are interested in joining our team, please read the information below.

There are also many opportunities for volunteering.

Manager: Donor Relations

Under the direction of the Director: Development, the Manager: Donor Relations functions primarily as a Major Gifts Officer and is responsible for achieving the campaign goals set by the OHS.

In accordance with OHS objectives, philosophies and policies and procedures, the Manager:
Donor Relations is responsible for the following:

1. Professional Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with OHS major donors, sponsors, foundations and prospects
• Develop policies and procedures
• Coordinate the development of and implement the OHS major gifts and sponsorship plans
• Develop written and other materials to support the campaign
• Manage and coordinate campaign resources
• Supervise and coordinate campaign staff and contractors
• Prepare and deliver written and verbal presentations
• Be aware of and make use of community resources
• Provide advice and assistance to the Director: Development, Executive Director, OHS board and committees
• Plan and participate in OHS events that generate and recognize major donors and sponsors

2. Administrative Responsibilities

• Represent the OHS in a professional manner
• Be thoroughly familiar with pertinent legislation, regulations, guidelines, and OHS policies
• Participate in supervision, evaluation and training sessions
• Prepare accurate expense accounts and other forms
• Produce written reports and records
• Develop and maintain records
• Network with other professionals
• Attend staff meetings and other meetings as required
• Provide training and orientation to new staff and volunteers as required
• Supervise and support campaign staff
• Train and supervise student, volunteer and work placements
• Be familiar and ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures
• May be required to assume the responsibilities of Supervisor

3. Program Development

• Participate in appropriate OHS committees
• Evaluate program objectives
• Participate in the identification and achievement of OHS objectives
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of social, environmental issues relating to animal health and welfare
• Participate in public relations and promotional activities

Education and Experience:

• A degree or diploma or commensurate experience
• 2 to 4 years of demonstrated excellent performance in development, stakeholder relations or sales
• Proven project and other management experience
• CFRE an asset

Languages:

• Excellent verbal and written skills in English are required
• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset

Essential duties and working conditions:

• Will be required to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Employment is conditional upon maintaining a valid driver's license and access to an automobile
• Employment is conditional upon maintaining confidentiality of OHS information
• Employment is conditional upon the ability to work around all species of animals safely

Closing Date: May 11, 2012

Apply in writing to: Rob McCulloch, Director of Development

 

In accordance with OHS' objectives, philosophies and policies and procedures, the Attendant: Animal Care is responsible for the following:

Professional Responsibilities

• Clean shelter facility and animal holding areas
• Feed and water animals
• Monitor animal health and husbandry
• Support the activities of volunteers, students and work placements while on shift

Administrative Responsibilities

• Represent the OHS in a professional manner
• Be thoroughly familiar with regulations, guidelines, and OHS policies
• Participate in supervision, evaluation and training sessions
• Maintain OHS facility and equipment
• Produce written reports and records
• Maintain computerized files
• Attend staff meetings and other meetings as required
• Support and supervise volunteers
• Provide training and orientation to new staff and volunteers as required
• Be familiar and ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures
• May be required to assist in the hiring of staff
• May be required to train and supervise student, volunteer and work placements
• May be required to assume the responsibilities of Supervisor

Program Development

• Participate in appropriate OHS committees
• Contribute to ongoing evaluation of program objectives
• Participate in the identification and achievement of OHS objectives

Education and Experience:

• 1 to 2 years training, education or experience in animal care is required

Languages:

• Good verbal and written skills in English are required

Essential duties and working conditions:

• Employment is conditional upon the ability to perform a variety of physically demanding tasks safely, including lifting/transferring large animals
• Employee will be required to work evening, holiday and weekend shifts
• Employee will be required to wear a uniform designated by the employer
• Employment is conditional upon maintaining confidentiality of OHS information
• Employment is conditional upon the ability to work around all species of animals safely

Send applications to Marlene Bradley at marleneb@ottawahumane.ca

Veterinary Technician - Shelter

Overall Purpose: Under the direction of the Supervisor: Kennel, the Veterinary Technician -
Shelter is responsible for the health and well-being of OHS and other animals.
In accordance with OHS's objectives, phi losophies and policies and procedures, the Veterinary

Technician - Shelter is responsible for the following:

Professional Responsibilities

• Ensure the emotional and physical health of OHS animals
• Provide medical and general animal assessment services
• Monitor animal health and well-being
• Administer prescribed treatments and other medical interventions
• Provide information and support to OHS customers and other OHS staff
• Assist veterinarians for rounds and as required

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Represent the OHS in a professional manner
• Be thoroughly familiar with pertinent legislation, regulations, guidelines, OHS policies and
good animal care practices
• Track and ensure closure on all OHS animal files
• Participate in supervision, evaluation and tra ining sessions
• Maintain OHS facilities and equipment
• Prepare accurate expense accounts and other forms
• Produce written reports and records
• Maintain computerized files
• Network with other service providers and professionals
• Attend staff meetings and other meetings as required
• Provide training and orientation to new staff as required
• Support volunteers
• Train and supervise student and work placements
• Be familiar and ensure compliance with all health and safety policies and procedures
• May be required to assist in the hiring of staff
• May be required to assume the responsibilities of Supervisor

Program Development

• Participate in appropriate OHS committees
• Contribute to ongoing evaluation of program objectives
• Participate in the identification and achievement of OHS objectives
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of social, envi ronmental and cultural issues relating to
animal health and welfare

• May be required to participate in public relations and promotional activities

Education and Experience:

• A Veterinary Technician diploma from a recognized college
• 2 to 5 years clinical experience
• Supervisory and/or training experience
• Related work experience

Languages:

• Excellent verbal and written skil ls in English are required
• Bilingualism (English/French) is preferred

Essential duties and working conditions:

• Employees will be required to work evening, holiday and weekend shifts
• Employment is conditional upon the ability to provide services in a safe manner, including, but not limited to lifts and transfers of large animals
• Employees wi ll be required to wear a uniform designated by the employer
• Employment is conditional upon maintaining confidentiality of OHS information
• Employment is conditional upon the ability to work around all species of animals safely

Send applications to Marlene Bradley at marleneb@ottawahumane.ca

You may also complete a job application.

The Ottawa Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer.