Behaviour and Animal Care

2 months ago

Winnipeg, Canada Winnipeg Humane Society Full time

**Winnipeg Humane Society - Job Posting #2024-02-03
**Date**:November 1st, 2024

**Position Title**:Director Behaviour & Animal Care***

**Department**:Behaviour and Animal Care

**Reports To**:Chief Operations Officer***

**Classification**:Non-Union

**Hours**:40 hours/ week

**Days/times of shifts may vary/change**

**Start Date**:ASAP

**Closing date for internal applicants**: Open until filled

**Position Summary**:
The Director Behaviour & Animal Care is responsible for developing strategies, plans and

establishing measurable outcomes as it relates to the mental and behavioural welfare of the

animals under WHS care; as well as guiding the research, development and delivery of animal

behaviour training classes, workshops and community outreach aimed at keeping pets in their

homes and out of the animal shelter. This role is also responsible for ensuring the highest level of

care to shelter animals is adhered to by the Animal Care staff. Reporting to the Chief Operations

Officer, the Director Behaviour & Animal Care works with other departments to identify and procure

contacts and resources for successful development and implementation of said programs.***

**_Who we are: _**
- One of the oldest registered Non-Profit charities in Manitoba funded primarily by donations and

events.
- An innovative community service organization committed to protecting animals from suffering,

and to promoting their welfare and dignity.
- A team of generous partners, donors, hardworking volunteers and committed staff united in the

belief that every animal deserves dignity and love.
- One of the largest and more recognized animal shelter and welfare organizations in Canada.
- Always growing, changing, and adapting to meet the expectations of the community and the

needs of Winnipeg’s animal population.

RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO THE JOB LEVEL
- Participate in goal setting for the Department and staff, and consistently monitor and report on

performance.
- Lead planning to best develop and organize staff to meet priorities and objectives, focusing on

ways to best leverage the strength of existing team members.
- Take responsibility to ensure training plans are developed and play a strong role to support

training and staff development. Delegate direct staff supervision to managers where
appropriate.
- Consult with the supervisor on performance-related issues to confirm corrective action. Lead

corrective action in consultation with supervisor and human resources specialist.
- Support the planning, coordination, and management of Department operations in alignment

with the WHS and departmental strategy and priorities, per established policies.
- Provide input into the development of policies and practices. Lead the implementation of and

support evaluation of operational processes and procedures, following relevant standards.
- Understand and lead the implementation of best practices.
- Monitor, complete and provide regular reports and budget as needed.
- Support research and business development by providing input and directly supporting

emerging or existing initiatives.
- As delegated, assume responsibility over and directly manage business development activities

or initiatives per established plan.
- Monitor and report on outcomes of business development activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO THE ROLE

**Behaviour**
- Develop and implements training classes, protocols, and programs for community pets.
- Along with the Manger Behaviour & Animal Care, review and make recommendations for

animals surrendered with a severe aggressive behaviour history.
- Advocate for respectful consideration and least averse/stress handling for all animals in our

care.
- Review periodically the behaviour protocols and procedures to assure we are implementing

best practice in consideration of task force recommendations.
- In. conjunction with the Manager Behaviour & Animal Care, work directly with more challenging

behaviour cases.
- Assist in the promotion of animals and behaviour information on social media and other

communication outlets.
- Initiate and support respectful relationships with community partners, other agencies and

rescues, work to promote the mission, goals, and objectives of the WHS.
- Attend to elevated calls/clients.

**Animal Care**
- Design and implement operational programs and policies related to optimal animal care.
- Support Manager Behaviour & Animal Care in coaching and mentorship for the Animal Care

staff.
- Support the Manager Behaviour & Animal Care in developing monitoring and evaluation

measures to review humane care of all shelter animals at all times.
- Support Manager Behaviour & Animal Care in the ordering of all animal care materials (i.e. food,

litters, cleaning supplies, etc.)

**QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE**

The following are mandatory qualifications and experience for this role:

- Specific to the job level _
- Post secondary education in a relevant discipline.
- Proven trac

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