Attendant: Outreach - Ottawa, Canada - Ottawa Humane Society

Ottawa Humane Society

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Purpose

The Attendant:
Outreach is responsible for facilitating public programming at the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS)

Duties and Responsibilities

Support the planning and implementation of OHS events for children, youth, and adults
Lead educational activities, entertainment, and games
Conduct tours of the Ottawa Humane Society
Plan, set up, and take down of decorations and equipment
Supervise children and childanimal interaction ensuring safety
Monitor supply levels, reporting supply needs to supervisor
Maintain education centre and outreach areas, facilities, and equipment
Accept payments for programs as required
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

Qualifications

Secondary school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of three months' experience working with children and youth
Current Standard First Aid CPR-C and AED Certification is required
Professional working proficiency in spoken and written English is required
Bilingual (English/French) is an asset

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Employment is conditional upon providing a current Level 3 Vulnerable Sector Check
Employee will be required to work evening, holiday and weekend shifts
Employment is conditional upon having and maintaining Current Standard First Aid CPR-C and AED Certification
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

Additional Requirements
This is a Canada Summer Jobs Grant position. 8-week contract position.

To be eligible, youth must:
- be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period*- be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment**; and,
- have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

The youth must be 15 years of age at the beginning of the employment period. The youth may be more than 30 years of age at the end of the employment period as long as the youth was 30 at the beginning of the employment period.

The Ottawa Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. The OHS offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in its recruitment processes.

If you are contacted by the OHS regarding a job opportunity, please advise prior to the interview if you require accommodation.