Join Our Team Part-Time Animal Care Specialist Cochrane & Area Humane Society (CAHS) Do you love animals, enjoy working as part of a team, and take pride in a job that makes a real difference? At the Cochrane & Area Humane Society, no two days are quite the same We’re a busy, compassionate, and hands-on organization dedicated to improving the lives of animals in our community. Our team works together to provide exceptional care, support one another, and make a difference every day. We work hard, pitch in where needed, and believe that a positive, respectful team makes all the difference. We’re looking for a reliable, caring, and hardworking Animal Care Specialist to join our team

What You'll Do

- Provide daily care, feeding, medication, exercise, and enrichment for animals in our care.
- Clean and sanitize animal areas to maintain a healthy, safe environment.
- Monitor animals for signs of illness, injury, or behavioural concerns and communicate observations promptly.
- Use humane, positive-reinforcement handling methods.
- Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to keep daily operations running smoothly.
• Maintain accurate records and follow established animal care and safety procedures.
- Assist with animal transportation, veterinary appointments, and other duties as needed. What We're Looking For
- A genuine commitment to animal welfare and compassionate care.
- A dependable team player who is also comfortable working independently.
- Strong communication, organization,



and time-management skills.
- The ability to work in a physically active, quick-paced environment.
- Confidence handling dogs of various sizes, cats, and other domestic animals.
- Previous animal care experience is an asset.
- Volunteer experience and PACE, IAABC, or CPDT certification are definite assets.
- Basic computer skills and a valid driver's licence with a current driver's abstract. Most importantly, we're looking for someone who brings a positive attitude, takes initiative, communicates respectfully, and understands that we're all here for the same reason: to make life better for animals. Position Details
- Schedule: Sunday – Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Hours: 16 paid hours per week
- Reports to: Shelter Coordinator
- Start Date: Immediate Consistent attendance, punctuality, and reliability are essential. Ready to Join Us? If you’re looking for meaningful work with a team that cares about animals, supports one another, and makes a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you Please submit your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations, to: Attention: Karie Armstrong, Shelter Coordinator Cochrane & Area Humane Society 62 Griffin Industrial Point Cochrane, AB T4C 0A3 Email: [email protected] Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Updated October 2026 Pay: From $16.00 per hour Expected hours: 16.0 per week Work

Location:
In person

📌 Animal Care Specialist. Part Time (Cochrane)
🏢 Cochrane & Area Humane Society
📍 Cochrane