Summer Student Animal Care Worker (except farm)
Top Benefits
About the role
Summer Student- Animal Care Worker (except farm)
Two positions available
***(Anticipated)***Start Date: July 1, 2025; End Date: August 26, 2025
About Us
The Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) has been an animal welfare leader in the Edmonton community since 1907. We strive to be a model of excellence in the advancement of animal welfare and to lead the movement in creating a more humane world. EHS is a safe haven for thousands of homeless animals each year, providing veterinary treatment, behavioral rehabilitation, care, enrichment and rehoming. Beyond animal sheltering, we engage with the community through various programs and services to support happy, lifelong bonds between people and pets.
The Role
The Summer Student Animal Care is responsible for providing daily care and feeding cats and small animals ensuring a high level of care and humane treatment to animals, while adhering to shelter policies and procedures
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Animal Care & Enrichment
- Daily feeding and cleaning of regular cat wards and small animals ward.
- Communicating with volunteers and other departments about the needs of animals in a respectful and professional manner.
- Socializing with cats in regular wards for enrichment purposes as required.
- Walking dogs for enrichment purposes
Shelter Support
- Assist with laundry duties (washing, drying, and putting away).
- Assist with washing dishes and maintaining cleanliness.
Administrative & Other Duties
- Entering care requests for animals as required
- Completing feeding/cleaning record sheets for each animal
- Cleaning and organizing animal kitchens, rescue shed, storage area, wash bay and grooming room
- Reporting any observation of any changes in behavior of animals
- Communicate information effectively to partnering departments through proper forms and protocol
- Other duties as assigned
Education & Requirements
- Completed High School Diploma or Equivalent
Skills & Abilities
As an ideal candidate, you have general knowledge or experience working with animals and a valid driver’s license. You are comfortable handling animals of all species and temperaments, work well independently, complete tasks efficiently, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Compensation & Hours
- Compensation: EHS offers a competitive not-for-profit compensation.
- Hours: 40 hours a week; however, is expected to work hours as required to fulfill department responsibilities.
The Edmonton Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer and we thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However, only those candidates considered for employment will be contacted.
The Edmonton Humane Society 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 understand that creating a culture of belonging where people’s unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, respected, and viewed as an asset helps us serve our community and animals better. Our commitment to employment practices representing diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and reconciliation helps us support pet owners facing access to care challenges, strengthens the human-animal bond, and builds a more compassionate, engaged, inclusive society.
The Edmonton Humane Society is a COR-certified employer, recognized by Alberta’s Certificate of Recognition program for its dedication to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety for 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.
Summer Student Animal Care Worker (except farm)
Top Benefits
About the role
Summer Student- Animal Care Worker (except farm)
Two positions available
***(Anticipated)***Start Date: July 1, 2025; End Date: August 26, 2025
About Us
The Edmonton Humane Society (EHS) has been an animal welfare leader in the Edmonton community since 1907. We strive to be a model of excellence in the advancement of animal welfare and to lead the movement in creating a more humane world. EHS is a safe haven for thousands of homeless animals each year, providing veterinary treatment, behavioral rehabilitation, care, enrichment and rehoming. Beyond animal sheltering, we engage with the community through various programs and services to support happy, lifelong bonds between people and pets.
The Role
The Summer Student Animal Care is responsible for providing daily care and feeding cats and small animals ensuring a high level of care and humane treatment to animals, while adhering to shelter policies and procedures
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Animal Care & Enrichment
- Daily feeding and cleaning of regular cat wards and small animals ward.
- Communicating with volunteers and other departments about the needs of animals in a respectful and professional manner.
- Socializing with cats in regular wards for enrichment purposes as required.
- Walking dogs for enrichment purposes
Shelter Support
- Assist with laundry duties (washing, drying, and putting away).
- Assist with washing dishes and maintaining cleanliness.
Administrative & Other Duties
- Entering care requests for animals as required
- Completing feeding/cleaning record sheets for each animal
- Cleaning and organizing animal kitchens, rescue shed, storage area, wash bay and grooming room
- Reporting any observation of any changes in behavior of animals
- Communicate information effectively to partnering departments through proper forms and protocol
- Other duties as assigned
Education & Requirements
- Completed High School Diploma or Equivalent
Skills & Abilities
As an ideal candidate, you have general knowledge or experience working with animals and a valid driver’s license. You are comfortable handling animals of all species and temperaments, work well independently, complete tasks efficiently, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Compensation & Hours
- Compensation: EHS offers a competitive not-for-profit compensation.
- Hours: 40 hours a week; however, is expected to work hours as required to fulfill department responsibilities.
The Edmonton Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer and we thank all applicants for submitting their resume. However, only those candidates considered for employment will be contacted.
The Edmonton Humane Society 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 understand that creating a culture of belonging where people’s unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, respected, and viewed as an asset helps us serve our community and animals better. Our commitment to employment practices representing diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and reconciliation helps us support pet owners facing access to care challenges, strengthens the human-animal bond, and builds a more compassionate, engaged, inclusive society.
The Edmonton Humane Society is a COR-certified employer, recognized by Alberta’s Certificate of Recognition program for its dedication to maintaining the highest standards of health and safety for 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.