Title posted on indeed.com - North Nova Operations Manager

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Employer details Nova Scotia SPCA

Job details
*Location:* Nova Scotia SPCA ? Stellarton, Nova Scotia

*Job Type:* Full time

*Compensation:* $27 per hour with consideration for experience & qualifications

*Start Date:* As soon as possible

Key Duties & Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Development

Foster a positive, collaborative, and professional workplace culture across the North Nova facility.

Provide leadership, coaching, mentorship, performance management, recruitment support, and conflict resolution for Shelter and Hospital teams.

Develop and manage staffing schedules to ensure adequate operational coverage and service levels.

Operations Management

Oversee daily hospital and shelter operations, ensuring efficient workflows, high standards of care, and compliance with policies, regulations, and safety requirements.

Monitor performance, maintain operational records, support policy and procedural changes, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Ensure facilities are safe, clean, and well maintained, while collaborating with leadership to address operational and facility-related challenges.

Client & Community Relations

Promote exceptional customer and client service and effectively manage concerns, complaints, feedback and service recovery

Support community, donor, volunteer, outreach, marketing and public engagement initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

Build and maintain positive working relationships across the North Nova facility with staff, volunteers, veterinarians, suppliers and community partners.

Animal Care & Clinical Coordination

Monitor animal population management, capacity, waitlists, length of stay, and overall animal outcomes.

Coordinate veterinary service requirements and support collaboration between operational teams and veterinary professionals.





Provide oversight and support regarding animal assessments, animal pathway planning, and related care decisions.

Promote initiatives that improve animal outcomes and support organizational animal welfare objectives.

Financial & Business Management

Track, monitor, and report operational and financial performance metrics while supporting labour management and corrective action planning.

Manage inventory, purchasing, vendor relationships, and cost-control measures.

Support revenue generation, business development, and operational improvements to enhance efficiency and performance.

Strategic Leadership

Collaborate with medical, operational, regional, and provincial leadership teams to align operational priorities with strategic objectives.

Contribute to the development and improvement of policies, procedures, operational standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Support organizational growth, sustainability, special projects, and long-term operational success.

Thrift Store Support

Ensure the Thrift Store team is informed of relevant facility communications and operational updates.

Collaborate with the Thrift Store Manager to address facility concerns and provide support as needed.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Registered Veterinary Technician in good standing

3-5 years? work experience in a veterinary medicine or relatable industry position.

1-2 years? experience working in management or a leadership role in veterinary or related healthcare setting.

Strong leadership and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage complex situations confidently.

Practical and medical understanding of animal care.

Demonstrated excellence and experience in multitasking and handling dif

Additional Information

Location New Glasgow , NS

Work location On site

Salary $ 27.00 HOUR hourly

Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Starts as soon as possible

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