Who We Are

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity and has been operating for 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: The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is seeking a highly motivated and skilled educator to develop and launch the delivery of our AnimalSmart™ Humane Education programming. Reporting to the Humane Education Manager, Community Outreach Services, the Humane Education Coordinator, Community Outreach Services actively supports the training, scheduling, and resources creation to ensure successful program delivery to foster compassion and respect for animals through humane education.

Status: 1 year contract

Location: This role travels regularly throughout the assigned Durham region of Ontario to ensure the effective and impactful delivery of outreach services and programs.

Essential Duties Snapshot

Program Planning and Administration

• Learn and become proficient with the established content of the Humane Education curriculum and resources.

• Training, scheduling and support of Teaching Team volunteers for weekly school presentations.

• Support the Teaching Team with any challenges or last minute changes.

• Build relationships with the volunteer Teaching Team.

• Adapt or edit as necessary, resource material and training program for the Teaching Team Volunteers.

• Prepare education resource material to support the delivery of the humane education program.

• Fulfil administrative tasks as necessary. These include, but are not limited to: correspondence with teachers, volunteers, the creation of promotional materials, printing and laminating resources, and purchasing supplies (with specified budget).

Program Delivery

• Facilitate bookings, create schedules, ensure required statistics and reports are completed.

• Deliver and manage volunteer feedback.

• Follow up on Teacher feedback.

• Reach out to schools and school Boards for presentation bookings.

• Be a positive advocate of Ontario SPCA and Humane Society in interactions with teachers and volunteers on a daily basis.

• Report to Humane Education Manager and work collaboratively to support programming and improvements.

• Maintain a professional appearance and friendly demeanour at all times.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Able to work on weekdays, evenings and some weekend hours to facilitate volunteer support and training.

• Occasional overnight travel required.

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

• Hybrid work location

• Employee Family Assistance Program

• Predictable day time hours

• Flex-time work opportunities

• Onsite parking

• Discounted virtual pet care

• Discounted pet food and supplies

• Discounted Ontario SPCA PAWS & Give merchandise

Do You Have What it Takes?

• University degree and additional post-secondary degree in education or related discipline

• Knowledgeable on the care of all types of pets; animal welfare issues and passionate about the welfare of animals

• Understanding of and alignment with the Mission, Vision and Goals of the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in education or related field

• Comfortable and effective skills in public speaking and in animated delivery of presentations

• Familiar with effective strategies to maintain classroom management of large groups of children

• At least 1 year of experience working with children

• Excellent interpersonal skills to meet/interact with new people daily (i.e. school staff).

• Proficient in full Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint, Excel and Publisher

• Current police vulnerable sector check

• Valid Ontario Driver’s License with access to a vehicle and availability to travel

• Some weekend availability required

We Can’t Wait to Meet You!

Please forward your resume and cover letter to:

Jennifer Bluhm
VP, Community Outreach Services
careers@ontariospca.ca
Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

Please quote “Humane Education Durham” 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