Shelter Service Agent

**Who We Are**

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society is a registered charity and has been operating for 150 years. The Society provides care, comfort and compassion to animals in need in communities across Ontario; we value all animals and advocate to treat them with respect and kindness. We strive to keep pets and families together and do so through a variety of community support services.

**Opportunity**

**Status**: Full-time - Permanent

**Location**: Humane Society of Durham Region

**A Typical Day**
- Greeting visitors and seeking client information to support/understand customer needs
- Advising the public in a variety of ways including general inquires, adoption counselling, retention counselling, relinquishment counselling and general animal care questions
- Assisting the public with adoptions and adoption inquiries and acting as a resource for centre visitors seeking information on the adoption program
- Ensuring adoptive family is adequately informed of the needs of the animal, including follow-up care behavioural queries and/or rehabilitation requirements.
- Supporting the foster program by providing supplies and setting up appointments with foster parents.
- Participating in animal care duties including general cleaning, enrichment and behavioural care
- Performing general clerical duties and record keeping
- Providing instruction, coaching and mentoring to volunteers and foster parents
- Processing service/adoption payments

**Why You Should Join Our Team?**
- Be part of an energetic team environment with others who share your passion for animal wellbeing
- Competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision benefits
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- 3 weeks of vacation after 3 years of service
- Predictable day time hours
- Generous discount on pet supplies
- Discount on virtual pet care services
- Discounted pet supplies and pet food
- Discounted Ontario SPCA Paws & Give merchandise
- Onsite parking

**Do You Have What it Takes?**
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player
- Animal care experience
- Previous clerical experience
- 1-3 years of Customer service experience in a fast paced environment
- Ability to lift 18 kg (40lbs) and must be able to handle and control a large breed dog on a leash (100+ lbs)
- High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
- Certificate or College Diploma in Animal Care or working towards, preferred
- Open availability including weekdays, weekends and holidays

**We Can’t Wait to Meet You**

Please forward your resume and cover letter to:
Shannon Stephenson

Centre Manager, Human Society of Durham Region

Ontario SPCA and Humane Society

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest in the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Ontario SPCA and Humane Society provides accommodation during all stages of the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please advise us if you are contacted for an interview and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any questions, suggestions or required documents regarding accessibility in a different format, please contact us at 888-668-7722.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $17.80 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Whitby, ON L1N 0H9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- This position requires open availability including some weekends and Holidays. Would this work with your schedule?
- This position requires the ability to lift 18 kg (40lbs) and must be able to handle and control a large breed dog on a leash (100+ lbs). Is this something you'd be comfortable with?

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Animal care: 1 year (required)
- Clerical: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person