Animal Welfare

**Winnipeg Humane Society - Job Posting #2024-08-01
**Date**:September 27, 2024***

**Position Title**: Animal Welfare Specialist

**Department**: Animal Welfare

**Reports to**: Animal Advocacy Lawyer

**Classification**: Non-Union

**Hours**:40 hours/week;** **Monday - Friday** **8:30am-4:30pm

**DAYS/TIMES OF SHIFTS COULD VARY/CHANGE**

**Start Date**:ASAP

**Closing Date for Applicants**: Open until filled

**Position Summary**:
The Animal Welfare Specialist, under the supervision of the Animal Advocacy Lawyer and

Government Relations Specialist (AAL), is responsible for offering technical, scientific, ethical, and

strategic positive public facing guidance to the organization to ensure the WHS adheres to high

animal welfare standards, while staying true to the mission of the organization. The Animal Welfare

Specialist, under the direction of the AAL, is also responsible for working with the AAL to integrate

internal and external animal advocacy initiatives and programming, to keep the organization a

leading voice for animal welfare.

Reporting to the AAL, the Animal Welfare Specialist is expected to pursue the established

responsibilities while also working collaboratively with the Education Department,

Communications, as well as other department heads and staff as needed.***

**_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.
- Animal Welfare 2024 _

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Animal Welfare
- Establish and execute public education outreach campaigns and calls to action on a variety of

animal welfare issues.
- Conduct research on the latest wildlife, exotic and farm animal welfare issues and provide

relevant content for the organization through their social media and published media
platforms.
- Develop and support animal welfare training for the education team and shelter staff.
- Provide the CEO with talking points and key messages so they can be proactive in engaging

media and other organizations.
- Integrate and expand animal advocacy and animal welfare policies internally throughout the

organization. This may include but is not limited to: Implementing humane pest control
practices, developing humane food policies, establishing exotic pet adoption protocols,

expanding Indigenous advocacy messaging (in collaboration with the One Health Department),

donor relations, reviewing exotic pet husbandry practices, and more.
- Assist the AAL in federal, provincial and municipal government relations issues as requested,

including the preparation of research papers on specific issues as requested.
- In coordination with the AAL and the Animal Protection Committee of the Board, prepare

position statements to be adopted by the WHS as they relate to animal welfare and shelter
activities.
- Prepare content for the quarterly advocacy newsletter.
- Proactively scan for actions/news/events/opportunities which may require for the WHS to

produce statements, speak publicly on the issues, and/or post on web and social media. This

includes, but is not limited to, research for potential speakers who can present topics at the

WHS.
- Schedule and plan speaker series presentations, and the annual animal welfare fundraiser.
- Schedule and host recurring meetings with the Animal Compassion team of volunteers
- Other duties that arise in the day-to-day activities or as assigned by the AAL.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES**
- The role is responsible for operational activities and services within the portfolio.
- The role communicates with, reports to, and collaborates with the AAL in ongoing work

projects, activities, and proposals.
- Maintain confidentiality on all matters pertaining to the Winnipeg Humane Society.
- Be guided by and guide by empathy and being trauma informed with a harm reduction lens for

true community service.***

**QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE**

The following are mandatory qualifications and experience for this role:

- Experience in a similar position.
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- Proven activity in moving animal welfare forward, and participating in animal advocacy

activities
- Knowledge of Canada-wide animal welfare issues, world-wide would be an asset
- Knowledge of municipal, provincial, and federal political landscapes

The following qualifications and experience are desired and would be considered assets:

- Degree in animal welfare or related field.
- Veterinary Technician certification
- Experience working