Who We Are

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity and has been operating for over 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario; we value all animals and advocate to treat them with respect and kindness. We strive to keep pets and families together and do so through a variety of community support services.

Opportunity

Position: We are seeking a Volunteer Coordinator at our York Region Animal Centre responsible for building a vibrant team of engaged volunteers that support animal care, adoptions, fostering and general shelter operations. Reporting to the York Animal Centre Manager and coordinating with our Volunteer Managers, the Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the oversight and operation of the Markham Animal Adoption and Education Centre (MAAEC) Satellite Adoption Program as well as the coordination of the York Animal Centre Volunteer and Foster Program. This position is responsible for the coordination and delivery of monthly satellite adoption events, training a team of adoption volunteers, and reporting on process and outcomes of volunteer onboarding and adoption initiatives.

Status: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Onsite, Provincial Office in Stouffville, Ontario

A Typical Day

Adoption Events

• Coordinate monthly satellite adoption events ensuring adoptable pets are available and ready for the event

• Work with volunteer managers to determine recruitment needs and train a team of 20-25 animal care and adoption volunteers to run adoption events at our MAAEC location

• Work with community outreach to promote and be present onsite for adoption events to supervise activities

Volunteer Coordination

• Working with the Ontario SPCA Volunteer Managers and York Centre Manager, build a thriving team of 150 animal centre volunteers that report to Animal Centre staff in the York Animal Centre

• Coordinate volunteer schedules, onboarding, training, and cohesion within the teams

Volunteer Management

• Coordinate the centre volunteer program including, training, scheduling and communications

• Prepares volunteer and co-op placement schedules in accordance with Centre needs.

• Ensures volunteer hours are recorded in the volunteer platform and maintains Better Impact Platform and keeps all documentation up to date, in coordination with the Volunteer Manager.

Why You Should Join Our Team?

• Be part of an energetic team environment with others who share your passion for animal wellbeing!

• Competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision benefits

• Employee Family Assistance Program

• Paid sick time

• 3 weeks of vacation after 3 years of service

• Predictable day time hours

• Onsite parking

Do You Have What it Takes?

• Volunteer supervision and management experience

• 1-3 years of experience community/event planning experience

• Interpersonal skills with established ability to provide feedback and coaching

• Excellent presentation and communication skills (verbal and written)

• Certificate or College Diploma in Volunteer Management an asset

• Experience creating/facilitating adult training

• Ability to work on weekends at adoption events as required (1 Saturday per month)

We Can’t Wait to Meet You!

Please forward your resume and cover letter to:

Crystal Brain

York Region Animal Centre Manager
careers@ontariospca.ca
Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

Please quote “Volunteer Coordinator” in the subject line.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, however; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society provides accommodation during all stages of the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please advise us if you are contacted for an interview and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any questions, suggestions or required documents regarding accessibility in a different format, please contact us at 888-668-7722 or careers@ontariospca.ca