Attendant: Outreach - Casual

Ottawa Humane Society; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ottawa Humane Society is seeking a casual Attendant: Outreach to facilitate public programming for children, youth, and adults. You will lead activities, tours, and events, ensuring safety during child-animal interactions in a supportive setting.

This role requires a secondary school diploma, at least 3 months of experience with children/youth, and current First Aid CPR-C/AED certification. Evening, weekend shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and youth in educational or recreational settings.
• Proficient spoken and written English.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate planning and implementation of events for children and youth.
• Lead educational activities, games, and tours of the facility.
• Assist with decorations, setup and takedown for programs.
• Supervise children and ensure safety during interactions with animals.
• Maintain education and outreach spaces and report supply needs to supervisor.

Skills

Experience with children/youth

English communication

Education

Secondary school diploma or equivalent

First Aid CPR-C & AED

Job description

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 professional 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 is a casual role with no set schedule or guaranteed hours. Possible shifts include but are not limited to: Weekday evenings: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm; Saturdays: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm. Shift times subject to change based on program needs.