Program Leader - Part Time

Calgary Humane Society; Calgary; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Professional development and career‑op

Discounts on CHS products and services

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Calgary Humane Society invites applicants for the Humane Education Program Leader role to assist planning and running our educational programs for children. The position may involve off-site presentations at community centers and on-site camps, clubs, tours and birthday parties, reporting to the Manager of Humane Education.

The successful candidate will manage activities, coordinate animal guests, respond to inquiries, develop materials, and support youth programs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children is required.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to speak publicly and engage diverse age groups.
• Wamiliar with safety and animal handling considerations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct Humane Education activities and presentations.
• Coordinate camp, tours, and birthday parties on- or off-site.
• Assist with admin duties and respond to inquiries and bookings.
• Develop and maintain program materials and activity sheets.
• Provide support for youth programs including events and camps.
• Maintain safety during animal encounters and supervise groups.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Customer service

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

Job description

CHS education programs are a place where kids connect with animals. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for children to interact and learn about the animals that share our world. Through our camps, clubs, presentations, birthday parties, tours and more, children will have enriching experiences filled with fun activities, some hands‑on animal encounters, and lots of crafts. As they have fun, participants learn respect, compassion, empathy and how to provide a lifetime of care for companion animals.

The Humane Education Program Leader (PL) will play a pivotal role in assisting with planning and running our educational programs, as well as assisting with admin work. The right candidate will be able to represent the Calgary Humane Society while potentially running off‑site presentations at community centers/libraries, they will also be competent at running on‑site activities such as camps, clubs, tours and birthday parties. Reporting to the Manager of Humane Education while assisting the Education Facilitators and Camp Counsellors, the PL will be responsible for the following:

Rotation:

• 20-24 hours per week
• Work schedule will be dependent on department needs and bookings

Salary:

• $18.65 per hour, increase to $20.60 per hour upon successful completion of the probationary period

Duties:

• Prepare and conduct Humane Education activities and presentations teaching children and youth about the interconnectedness of animals, people, and our environment.
• Be a camp ‘floater’ and ‘runner’ as necessary.
• Pick up shifts to cover Camp Counsellor absences.
• Assist with preparing and hosting presentations on and off site.
• Safely facilitate groups of one to thirty children, youth and/or adults through shelter tours, camps, presentations, birthday parties, and other educational programming at CHS.
• Coordinate animal guests and visits with presentations while maintaining the safety of all guests.
• Assist with responding to humane education inquiries and bookings and other administration duties as necessary.
• Help develop and maintain program materials (presentations, activity sheets, hand‑outs, etc.).
• Provide support and coverage for youth programs including tours, birthdays, and camps.
• Provide department support such as attending events, tours, animal handling, etc.
• Teach and model positive animal interactions, responsible pet ownership and respect for all living things.
• Assist with overall organization and cleaning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Flexible schedule as shifts will fluctuate
• Minimum high school diploma preferred
• Over 18 – must be able to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Police Information Check
• Successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced police information check at their own expense to be arranged by CHS
• Previous experience working with children
• Ability to maintain strong rapport will all age levels
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to professionally communicate with parents, presenters, colleagues as well as children and youth
• Genuine concern for the welfare of animals, people and the environment
• Genuine interest in the education of young people
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing and comfortable with public speaking
• Current First Aid certification required

Physical Requirements:

• Comfortable and capable of handling a variety of species (e.g., cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, reptiles, rodents)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions: sitting, standing, reaching, lifting, squatting, bending, walking, and pulling

What We Offer:

• Professional development and career‑growth opportunities.
• Discounts on CHS products and services, including adoption fees.
• Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program and reduced‑rate counselling services.
• Free on‑site parking.
• A meaningful, mission‑driven workplace where your work directly supports animals and people in the community.

Our Commitment to Inclusion:

The people and families we serve are diverse, and Calgary Humane Society is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the community around us. We believe that different identities, lived experiences, perspectives, and abilities strengthen our organization and help us better support animals and the people who care for them. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from people who have historically faced barriers to employment. We are committed to an accessible and equitable recruitment process, and accommodation is available at any stage upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process, we are unable to respond to telephone or email inquiries regarding applications.