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Shelter Manager 
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$20-30/hour ~ 
commensurate with experience & qualification

40 hours per week (with some work from home flex-time)


Are you looking for a position where you can make a tremendous difference in the lives of animals and our community? Does the idea of connecting pets with loving families appeal to you? As our Shelter Manager you will have the opportunity to lead our team in the provision of compassionate, effective and efficient care, program delivery and serviceswith your team of cooperative staff members and volunteers.

Our Shelter Manager is someone who is looking for a rewarding position, appreciates daily andvaried challenges, as well as the opportunity for partial work-from-home hours. Under the direction of the Board Chairperson, or alternate designate of the LLBRHS Board of Directors,you will oversee daily shelter operations, administrative duties and managing shelter staff andvolunteers. This will be achieved through the efficient performance of daily tasks, effective critical assessment of arising situations, excellent organizational skills, and appropriate follow-through action in a respectful and positive culture.

Education and Experience Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Post Secondary Diploma in Business Administration, Animal Health Assistant, Technologist or animal related field of study preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Valid Alberta driver’s license with good driving record.

Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent of required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered.

Competencies:
• Be familiar with methods and procedures of managing animal shelters.
• Have an understanding of laws, rules and regulations governing the operation of animal shelters.
• Be familiar with financial best practices, budgets, grant applications and research.
• Have excellent and effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Have strong organizational skills.
• Be familiar with Pet Point Data Management System (or equivalent) and records management.
• Be capable of preparing work schedules and directing staff and volunteers.
• Be competent in the safe and effective handling of animals.
• Be comfortable and competent in assessing and medicating animals.
• Knowledge and application of Alberta Labour Standards
• Experience / understanding of working with boards
• Have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others encountered in the workplace and community
• Must be physically able to perform assigned duties.

Physical and Working Environment
This position isn’t for everyone as it can be messy, smelly, and at times stressful, but if making a significant difference in the lives of shelter animals is something you are passionate about, this just might be the most fulfilling and purpose-driven job you’ve ever had! Normal mental and visual attention required. Physical efforts require regular bending, reaching, kneeling, standing, lifting, carrying and restraining animals, and the operation of vehicles and equipment. Work requires potential exposure to sick animals, frequent interruptions, high noise levels, animal feces, animal allergens, bites, scratches, adverse weather, traffic, cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, etc. Safety procedures must be adhered to at all times. This position may require working occasional weekends, holidays and beyond normal scheduled hours depending on the needs of the organization.

LLBRHS incorporated as a non-profit society & registered charity with the following mission:

To enable the provision of humane treatment of animals who would otherwise be neglected, mistreated or killed, & to relieve their pain & suffering through educational efforts as well as direct intervention. We believe that the neglect of local animals is a regional problem and is deserving of a regional solution.

Our service area is inclusive of all communities within Lac La Biche County peripheral boundaries.

Please email resume and cover letter to LLBRHSchair@outlook.com​

We are currently restructuring due to growth; Wage is under review
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and post will remain open until suitable candidate is found.
Better than buying a life is saving one!


Copyright 2015
Lac La Biche Regional Humane Society 
PO Box 2033, Lac La Biche, AB T0A 2C0
780-520-PAWS (7297) 

llbrhs@gmail.com



  • HOME
  • SERVICES
    • ADOPTIONS >
      • ANIMALS AVAILABLE TO ADOPT
      • FOR MOBILE DEVICE ADOPTABLE ANIMALS
      • PATIENT PAWS
      • BARN BUDDIES PROGRAM
      • ADOPTION POLICY
      • DOG ADOPTION APPLICATION
      • CAT ADOPTION APPLICATION
    • FOUND A STRAY?
    • ANIMAL SURRENDERS
    • MICROCHIPPING
    • NAIL TRIMMING
    • SELF SERVE DOG WASH
  • FUNDRAISERS
    • Apparel
    • HILLS FOOD, SHELTER, LOVE PROGRAM
    • MAKE IT SOW SEEDS
    • SURPLUS PET FOOD
    • Online Garage Sale
    • LLBRHS STORE
    • TRU EARTH
    • Endorsed Third-Party Fundraisers >
      • Country Pet Boarding & Collars
      • ReFURbish for Paws
  • HOW TO HELP
    • DONATIONS >
      • DONATIONS
      • Give a Shelter Bed Today!
      • ATB CARES (ATB matches donations by 20%)
      • Shelter Sponsorship
      • Kennel Sponsorship
      • Thank You To
    • FOSTER >
      • FOSTER
      • FOSTER APPLICATION
      • FOSTER ANIMAL QUESTIONNAIRE
      • FOSTER POLICY
    • MEMBERSHIPS >
      • MEMBERSHIPS
    • VOLUNTEER
    • DOG VOLUNTEERS >
      • DOG VOLUNTEERS NEXT STEPS
    • CAT VOLUNTEERS >
      • CAT VOLUNTEERS NEXT STEPS
  • PROGRAMS
    • READING 2 RESCUES PROGRAM
    • SNIP
    • TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN >
      • Trap-Neuter-Return
      • TNR POLICY
  • ABOUT US
    • ABOUT US
    • Meet the Board
  • CONTACT
  • EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
  • EDUCATION & OTHER RESOURCES
    • AB Pet Safe Keeping
    • GOT SKUNKED?
    • LITTERMATE SYNDROME
    • LOST PET ACTION PLAN
    • Orphan Bottle Feeding - Puppies/Kittens
    • Orphan Kittens
    • Pet Safety Tips
    • VETERINARY CARE FINANCIAL HELP >
      • TAILS OF HELP
      • Veterinary Financing - PETCARD
    • Why Spay and Neuter
    • WILDLIFE