Animal Care Worker - Shelter Care

Toronto Humane Society • Part-time • Toronto, Ontario, Canada • USD $ 19 / hour • 3m ago

Our Vision: To be a leader in animal welfare, working for a compassionate society where all animals are respected and valued.

Our Mission: To Improve the Lives of Animals.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Shelter Supervisors, Animal Care Workers (ACWs) provide animals in the care of the Society with professional, conscientious, compassionate care, meeting physical and behavioural needs including ensuring constant cleanliness of cages/runs and shelter areas and the proper feeding, care and enrichment of shelter animals.

Job Duties

Daily cleaning of animal housing areas
Assisting with enrichment of animals
Performing daily evaluations of animals
Cleaning of various areas of shelter facility
Daily feeding of animals
Ensuring that proper husbandry requirements of each animal

are being met

Present a positive and professional image of the organization when interacting with donors, employees, clients/customers, visitors, and other external stakeholders.
Foster, promote, support and drive inclusion and influence others to promote, embrace and progress Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Toronto Humane Society
Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, and in-service training to further personal education, skills, and training as required
Be aware of and work within the regulations of all Toronto Humane Society policies and protocols.
Work cooperatively with all volunteers and recognize the talent and commitment they bring to the Society
Work in compliance with the provisions of the Ontario Health and Safety Act and its regulations, including understanding and adhering to the requirements of the Health and Safety Manual, and any other rules and regulations established by Toronto Humane Society
Other duties as required in the day-to-day operation of the organization

Job Requirements

Animal care experience and knowledge is an asset
Must be able to perform manual labour
Knowledge of disease transmission is an asset
Must be comfortable working with and handling animals

A valid Ontario G driver’s license is an assetMust be able to lift up to 25lbs

Working in a busy environment with frequent interruptions.
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse

environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, odors, noise extremes,

hazardous materials, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, animal attacks,
animal bites, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers

Candidate Potential
At Toronto Humane Society, we value diverse perspectives and recognize that a great candidate may not check every box. If you're passionate about animal welfare and believe you have the potential to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply, even if you may not meet every listed qualification. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are committed to providing a supportive environment for professional growth and development.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Toronto Humane Society is committed to building and sustaining a diverse and equitable workplace where people’s unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, respected, and welcome. We recognize that a diverse and empowered workforce helps us better serve our animals, clients, and community and contributes to Toronto Humane Society’s overall growth and success. Therefore, we strongly encourage qualified applications from underrepresented and equity-deserving groups within the animal welfare sector, including Indigenous, Black, racialized, immigrant, 2S/LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.

Accommodation Needs
Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

Use of AI in Recruitment
To streamline our hiring process, we utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage and organize applications. While the ATS aids in efficiency, the core evaluation of candidates is carried out by our human resources team. This approach ensures a personalized review that allows us to gain a comprehensive understanding of the applicant's unique skills and potential.

Next Steps
We thank all applicants for their interest in Toronto Humane Society, however due to the high number of applications we receive, only those selected will be contacted for an interview.