Schedule

Sunday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, total 75 hours bi-weekly. Shifts may be adjusted to accommodate attendance at events and for programming needs.

Job Purpose

The Coordinator: Outreach (Educational Programs & Events) is responsible for coordinating and delivering outreach programming of the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, plan and deliver outreach department programming in cooperation with other programs and departments
• Develop and deliver programs for all age groups
• Research and draft OHS program materials
• Coordinate and implement relevant OHS programming
• Seek and maintain partnerships in the community to further program and OHS goals
• Seek funding opportunities to further department and OHS goals
• Maintain program facilities, equipment, and educational resources
• Support the activities of volunteers, students and work placements and provide orientation, training, and supervision
• 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 professional development opportunities
• Represent the OHS in a professional manner
• Participate in public relations and promotional activities as required
• May be required to assume some of the responsibilities of the Manager: Outreach

Qualifications

• Post-secondary school diploma or equivalent
• Certificate in education or adult education preferred
• Minimum of one year of experience in group facilitation, program planning, development and delivery
• Minimum of one year experience working closely with volunteers and community partners
• Experience working with diverse populations preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Full professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Employee will be required to work evening, holiday and weekend shifts
• Employment is conditional upon having and maintaining a valid driver’s license
• Employment is conditional upon successful completion and maintenance of Current Standard First Aid CPR-C and AED Certification
• 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

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.

This is posting is for an existing vacancy.