This role is primarily involved with children's programming (kids tours, birthdays, camps, events etc.) and includes working with school aged youth.

Job Purpose The Attendant: Outreach is responsible for facilitating public programming at the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS).

Duties and Responsibilities

Support the planning and implementation of OHS events for children, youth, and adults

Lead educational activities, entertainment, and games

Conduct tours of the Ottawa Humane Society

Plan, set up, and take down of decorations and equipment

Supervise children and child-animal interaction ensuring safety

Monitor supply levels, reporting supply needs to supervisor

Maintain education centre and outreach areas, facilities, and equipment

Accept payments for programs as required

Support the activities of coworkers, volunteers, students and work placements and provide orientation and training as required

Be thoroughly familiar with pertinent legislation, regulations, guidelines, OHS policies, procedures, collective agreement, and good animal care practices

Produce and maintain accurate reports, records, and files

Participate in supervision, evaluation, training and other meetings as required

Participate in the identification and evaluation of OHS program goals and objectives

Participate in professional development opportunities

Represent the OHS in a skilled manner

Participate in public relations and promotional activities as required

Qualifications

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

Minimum of three months’ experience working with children and youth

Current Standard First Aid CPR-C and AED Certification is required





Professional working proficiency in spoken and written English is required

Bilingual (English/French) is an asset

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Employment is conditional upon providing a current Level 3 Vulnerable Sector Check

Employee will be required to work evening, holiday and weekend shifts

Employment is conditional upon having and maintaining Current Standard First Aid CPR-C and AED Certification

Employee will be required to wear a uniform designated by the employer

Employment is conditional upon maintaining confidentiality of OHS information

Employment is conditional upon the ability to work around all species of animals safely The Ottawa Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals of any race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, or other protected characteristic.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities in our recruitment processes. If you are contacted by the OHS regarding a job opportunity, please let us know prior to interview if you require any accommodation.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

This role is primarily involved with children's programming (kids tours, birthdays, camps, events etc.) and includes working with school aged youth.

We use AI-powered tools to review and shortlist applications based on job-related criteria. Human recruiters and hiring managers review results and decide who moves forward.

Schedule Information

Tuesday - 8:00am - 4:00pm

Thursday - 8:00am - 4:00pm

Friday - 8:00am - 3:00pm

Saturday - 9:00am - 6:00pm

Full-Time Schedule - Total: 37.5 hours per week

📌 Attendant: Outreach - Full-Time (Montreal)
🏢 Ottawa Humane Society
📍 Montreal