Coordinator: Intervention Services - Ottawa, Canada - Ottawa Humane Society

Ottawa Humane Society
Ottawa Humane Society
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Ottawa, Canada

1 month ago

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Job Purpose:


The Coordinator:

Intervention Services is responsible for coordinating the flow of animals from intake to outcome, assessing and monitoring their emotional well-being, assisting where required to maintain the flow of animals and developing and coordinating placement and overseeing enrichment programs for Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) animals.


Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Research, develop and implement programs and strategies to assure the emotional health of OHS animals
  • Develop and implement enrichment plans for animals at OHS
  • Train and supervise enrichment volunteers
  • Assess and monitor the emotional wellbeing, the behaviour and temperament of shelter and other animals
  • Provide consultation services for line and management staff as well as community partners and the general public
  • Develop and deliver internal and external workshops and other training
  • Assist adoption and foster staff in matching appropriate placements for animals
  • Assist with assessments and recommendations for animals participating in OHS programs
  • Lead offsite fieldwork activities in support of OHS animal programs
  • Develop and maintain excellent relationships with OHS Partners in Placement and other OHS Partners
  • Maintain a superior knowledge of companion animal temperament, behaviour and training
  • Monitor process flow and take appropriate actions to alleviate bottlenecks
  • Support the activities of coworkers, volunteers, students and work placements and provide orientation and training as required
  • Be thoroughly familiar with pertinent legislation, regulations, guidelines, OHS policies, procedures, collective agreement, and good animal care practices
  • Produce and maintain accurate reports, records, and files
  • Participate in supervision, evaluation, training and other meetings as required
  • Participate in the identification and evaluation of OHS program goals and objectives
  • Participate in professional development opportunities
  • Represent the OHS in a professional manner
  • Participate in public relations and promotional activities as required
  • May be required to assume the duties of the Coordinator: Canine Services and Coordinator: Feline Services
  • May be required to assume some of the responsibilities of the Manager: Intervention Services as needed

Qualifications:


  • Postsecondary degree, diploma or two years' relevant experience in animal behaviour and/or animal psychology
  • Extensive reading or research in companion animal temperament and behaviour
  • Clinical experience is an asset
  • Adult teaching experience is an asset
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Professional working proficiency in spoken and written English is required

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:


  • Employee may be required to work some evening and weekend shifts, and may be required to work on holidays
  • Employment is conditional upon the ability to provide services in a safe manner, including, but not limited to, lifts and transfers of large animals and interaction with potentially aggressive animals
  • Employment is conditional upon having and maintaining a valid driver's license
  • Employee will be required to wear a uniform designated and supplied 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

Schedule:
37.50 hours per week.
Work schedule will include evening, weekend shifts, and holidays.

Salary:
$23.78-$28.95 per hour

Expected hours: 37.50 per week


Benefits:


  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Schedule:

  • Evening shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Education:


  • Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

- professional animal behaviour and/or animal psychology: 2 years (required)

- clinical: 1 year (preferred)

- adult teaching: 1 year (preferred)


Ability to Commute:

  • Ottawa, ON K2E 1A6 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Ottawa, ON K2E 1A6: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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