Contract Trainer
About the role
Dog Trainer
Contract
About Us
The Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) has been serving Edmonton and area since 1907, dedicated to helping people and pets thrive, together. As a leader in animal welfare, we go beyond sheltering homeless animals — shaping a community that values the human-animal bond through advocacy, education, and accessible support services.
Our mission is to enrich the lives of people and companion animals through sheltering animals in need, supporting pet guardians, engaging with our community and inspiring compassion. Guided by our values of compassion, trust, improvement, results, inclusivity and teamwork, we work toward a more humane and connected community for all.
The Role
As a member of the Operations team and working in the Canine Enrichment Centre, the Contract Trainer will create, develop, and lead program training courses in both group and private sessions for dog owners to learn scientifically proven, positive reinforcement-based training techniques to grow and improve the lives of Canines through proper training and care]
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Delivering Training
- Teach group classes and private consultations while providing applicable homework, training plans, and feedback forms.
- Maintain Canine Enrichment Centre and other common training spaces to ensure safety and cleanliness for clients, animals, and co-workers.
- Assess dog behaviour when required to assign dogs to the correct training class. Ensure non-aversive techniques are used during training to ensure safety and welfare of animals and clients.
Delivering Dog Behaviour and Training Methodology Classes
- Support the Dog Behavior and Training Methodology students with shadowing hours
Support and Maintain EHS Member and Public Facilities
- Maintain access codes, respond to incident reports, and keep membership database for Member-Exclusive Off-Leash Park (Central Bark) as well as the public Dog Wash (Muddy Paws).
- Remove waste from bins and refill with new bags while ensuring park remains clean at all times.
- Perform vaccination checks for member database base as required.
- Administration duties when needed assigned by the Head Trainer.
Education & Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Completion of Dog Behaviour Training and Methodology (DBTM) or equivalent
Skills & Abilities
As the ideal candidate you will have knowledge of and experience with companion animals. You have strong interpersonal communication skills including written and oral proficiency and have the ability to work in a computerized environment.
In addition, you will possess strong time management skills, the ability to work independently and as a part of a team and have exceptional customer service skills.
what we offer
Joining EHS means becoming part of a compassionate and dedicated team working toward a more humane community. You’ll be surrounded by passionate professionals who care deeply about what they do — for animals, for people, and for each other.
At EHS, we offer more than just a job — we offer meaningful work, growth opportunities, and a supportive environment where you can thrive.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Meaningful work that makes a tangible impact in our community
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative, inclusive culture
- Opportunities for growth, learning, and professional development
- A strong focus on employee well-being and work–life bala nce
Hours of Work
- Standard hours: The schedule forr this posi will be based on EHS operational needs and may be up to a maximum of 40 hours per week across all assigned duties , with up to 15 hours per week allocated to administrative responsibilities
- Flexibility may be required for evenings, weekends or special events.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION & SAFETY
The Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) was founded on the principles of creating positive change in our community. Our hiring practices embrace compassion, support for our staff and volunteers, and our role as a community leader.
We believe that a culture of belonging — where people’s unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued and respected — strengthens our ability to serve both animals and people. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and reconciliation helps us support pet guardians facing access-to-care challenges, strengthen the human-animal bond, and build a more compassionate, engaged, and inclusive society.
EHS is also a COR-certified employer, recognized by Alberta’s Certificate of Recognition program for maintaining the highest standards of health and safety for our staff, volunteers and the animals in our care.
About Edmonton Humane Society
Founded in 1907, the Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) is one of the oldest and most reputable charities in both Alberta and the animal welfare sector. Each day, EHS strives to be a model of excellence in the advancement of animal welfare and to lead the movement in creating a more humane world.
Thousands of homeless, neglected and abandoned companion animals from Edmonton and surrounding communities are taken in by EHS every year. These animals are provided with veterinary treatment, behavioural rehabilitation, care and enrichment from EHS staff and a large volunteer and foster network of over 1,000 people. The dedication and commitment to these animals gives them a second chance at finding a forever home, which they may not otherwise have.
As a registered charity, EHS receives no government funding and relies on the generosity of the community to do the work that they do. Every gift helps fulfill a step in an animal's journey to a forever home.
Beyond animal sheltering, EHS engages with the community and offers programs and services to pet owners and pet lovers alike. Through these programs and services, community engagement, and animal sheltering, the Edmonton Humane Society enriches the lives of people and companion animals.
Contract Trainer
About the role
Dog Trainer
Contract
About Us
The Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) has been serving Edmonton and area since 1907, dedicated to helping people and pets thrive, together. As a leader in animal welfare, we go beyond sheltering homeless animals — shaping a community that values the human-animal bond through advocacy, education, and accessible support services.
Our mission is to enrich the lives of people and companion animals through sheltering animals in need, supporting pet guardians, engaging with our community and inspiring compassion. Guided by our values of compassion, trust, improvement, results, inclusivity and teamwork, we work toward a more humane and connected community for all.
The Role
As a member of the Operations team and working in the Canine Enrichment Centre, the Contract Trainer will create, develop, and lead program training courses in both group and private sessions for dog owners to learn scientifically proven, positive reinforcement-based training techniques to grow and improve the lives of Canines through proper training and care]
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Delivering Training
- Teach group classes and private consultations while providing applicable homework, training plans, and feedback forms.
- Maintain Canine Enrichment Centre and other common training spaces to ensure safety and cleanliness for clients, animals, and co-workers.
- Assess dog behaviour when required to assign dogs to the correct training class. Ensure non-aversive techniques are used during training to ensure safety and welfare of animals and clients.
Delivering Dog Behaviour and Training Methodology Classes
- Support the Dog Behavior and Training Methodology students with shadowing hours
Support and Maintain EHS Member and Public Facilities
- Maintain access codes, respond to incident reports, and keep membership database for Member-Exclusive Off-Leash Park (Central Bark) as well as the public Dog Wash (Muddy Paws).
- Remove waste from bins and refill with new bags while ensuring park remains clean at all times.
- Perform vaccination checks for member database base as required.
- Administration duties when needed assigned by the Head Trainer.
Education & Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Completion of Dog Behaviour Training and Methodology (DBTM) or equivalent
Skills & Abilities
As the ideal candidate you will have knowledge of and experience with companion animals. You have strong interpersonal communication skills including written and oral proficiency and have the ability to work in a computerized environment.
In addition, you will possess strong time management skills, the ability to work independently and as a part of a team and have exceptional customer service skills.
what we offer
Joining EHS means becoming part of a compassionate and dedicated team working toward a more humane community. You’ll be surrounded by passionate professionals who care deeply about what they do — for animals, for people, and for each other.
At EHS, we offer more than just a job — we offer meaningful work, growth opportunities, and a supportive environment where you can thrive.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Meaningful work that makes a tangible impact in our community
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative, inclusive culture
- Opportunities for growth, learning, and professional development
- A strong focus on employee well-being and work–life bala nce
Hours of Work
- Standard hours: The schedule forr this posi will be based on EHS operational needs and may be up to a maximum of 40 hours per week across all assigned duties , with up to 15 hours per week allocated to administrative responsibilities
- Flexibility may be required for evenings, weekends or special events.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION & SAFETY
The Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) was founded on the principles of creating positive change in our community. Our hiring practices embrace compassion, support for our staff and volunteers, and our role as a community leader.
We believe that a culture of belonging — where people’s unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued and respected — strengthens our ability to serve both animals and people. Our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI), and reconciliation helps us support pet guardians facing access-to-care challenges, strengthen the human-animal bond, and build a more compassionate, engaged, and inclusive society.
EHS is also a COR-certified employer, recognized by Alberta’s Certificate of Recognition program for maintaining the highest standards of health and safety for our staff, volunteers and the animals in our care.
About Edmonton Humane Society
Founded in 1907, the Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) is one of the oldest and most reputable charities in both Alberta and the animal welfare sector. Each day, EHS strives to be a model of excellence in the advancement of animal welfare and to lead the movement in creating a more humane world.
Thousands of homeless, neglected and abandoned companion animals from Edmonton and surrounding communities are taken in by EHS every year. These animals are provided with veterinary treatment, behavioural rehabilitation, care and enrichment from EHS staff and a large volunteer and foster network of over 1,000 people. The dedication and commitment to these animals gives them a second chance at finding a forever home, which they may not otherwise have.
As a registered charity, EHS receives no government funding and relies on the generosity of the community to do the work that they do. Every gift helps fulfill a step in an animal's journey to a forever home.
Beyond animal sheltering, EHS engages with the community and offers programs and services to pet owners and pet lovers alike. Through these programs and services, community engagement, and animal sheltering, the Edmonton Humane Society enriches the lives of people and companion animals.