Animal Centre Manager

**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**

**Position**:We are seeking a passionate and organized individual with exceptional communication skills to join our team in the role of **Centre Manager** at our **Leeds & Grenville Animal Centre** location in **Brockville, ON**. The Centre Manager is accountable for the overall operations of the Animal Centre including animal care, communications with the provincial office, short-term and long-term planning, budgeting, staffing, volunteer management and other exciting centre activities.

**Status**: Full-time - Permanent

**Location**:Leeds & Grenville Animal Centre -Brockville, ON

**A Typical Day**
- Monitor the annual Centre operational budget, including operating expenses, revenue and capital expenditures
- Oversee staff in promoting support for the health and behavioural needs of all animals while also ensuring all animal care, infectious disease and facility cleaning protocols/policies are followed
- Brings a passion for people when overseeing specific onboarding activities including orientating, scheduling, training, motivating and supervising staff to ensure collaboration in meeting the goals and objectives of the Ontario SPCA
- Administrative duties to support in the overall operations of the animal centre
- Keep detailed records on employee training and provide regular support to staff to ensure employee satisfaction and a positive working environment are maintained
- Oversee the centre volunteer program including recognition, training, supervision and support
- Special projects as designated by the Provincial Manager, Community Programming and Animal Centre Services or the Chief Veterinary Officer

**Why You Should Join Our Team?**
- Be part of an energetic team environment with others who share your passion for animal wellbeing
- You also have a love for people and collectively working towards a common goal
- Competitive compensation package including medical, dental and vision benefits
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Paid sick time and a generous vacation package
- Discounted virtual pet care
- Discounted pet food and supplies
- Discounted Ontario SPCA PAWS & Give merchandise

**Do You Have What it Takes?**
- College Diploma in Business Management or related education plus work experience required
- 2 years of supervisory and/or leadership experience
- 1 year of customer service experience in a fast paced environment
- Excellent communication skills
- Animal care work experience
- Volunteer management experience an asset
- Ability to lift 18 kg (40lbs) and pull 45 kg (100lbs)
- Valid G drivers license
- Open availability including weekdays, weekends and holidays
- College Certificate in Animal Care or fundraising preferred
- RVT credential an asset
- Police clearance certificate

**We Can’t Wait to Meet You**

Please forward your resume and cover letter to:
Tracy McElman

Provincial Manager. Community Programming & Animal Centre Services

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**: $55,000.00-$59,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

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

Ability to commute/relocate:

- RR 4 Brockville, ON K6V 5T4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- This position requires open availability including weekdays, weekends and holidays. Would this work with your schedule?

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Supervising: 2 years (required)
- Animal Care: 1 year (required)
- Customer Service: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person