10 Week Contract from June 22, 2026 to August 28, 2026.

Important Note:
We are hiring for multiple openings for this role, each with a different schedule. Please apply to the position(s) that best match your availability.

This role is primarily involved with summer camp programming, and includes working with school aged youth.

Schedule for this position:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Total: 75 hours bi-weekly

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 child-animal 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

How to Apply

This role is primarily involved with summer camp programming, and includes working with school aged youth.

This is a new temporary contract position through the Canada Summer Jobs program.

In order to be eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs Program, candidates must:

1. be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;

2. 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;

3. 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.

If you are interested in this opportunity and have the above qualifications, please apply via the Ottawa Humane Society Internal Careers Centre by clicking "Apply."

The Ottawa Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals of any race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, or other protected characteristic.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities in our recruitment processes. If you are contacted by the OHS regarding a job opportunity, please let us know prior to interview if you require any accommodation.

We use AI-powered tools to review and shortlist applications based on job-related criteria. Human recruiters and hiring managers review results and decide who moves forward.

Schedule Information:

This is an 10-week contract position
Mon-Fri - 9:00am - 5:00pm

Total: 75 hours bi-weekly