The Town of Whitby Hiring for Animal Shelter Coordinator at Whitby, ON Full Time

Open Date
Jul 26 2021 – 09:25:00 AM
Close Date
Aug 22 2021 – 11:59:00 PM

Position Title
Animal Shelter Coordinator
Posting Type
Full-time

Posting Status
Active
Position Length
Permanent

Department Group
Animal Services
Hours per Week
40

Department
Legal & Enforcement Services
Openings
1

Education
College Diploma
Experience
2 years

Salary Range
$56,264 – $70,325 per annum

Description
Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let’s grow together.
Animal Shelter Coordinator
Who We Are
In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes.
The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation that is located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Whitby is the second-largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada. Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from approximately 140,000 to almost 200,000 by 2031. Whitby’s Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby’s planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame.
The Town of Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award-winning marina, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day.
Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming. On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community. Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work.
We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community.
Let’s grow together.
What You Will Get To Do
The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts and elected officials.
By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community.
Reporting to, and under the direction of, the Supervisor of By-law and Animal Services, the Animal Shelter Coordinator is primarily responsible for the supervision of daily operation of the Town of Whitby’s Animal Shelter, as well as overseeing administrative functions including animal licensing and associated software. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• the care and well-being of animals at the shelter, including feeding, cleaning, administering medicine and keeping daily health records for all animals;

• assessing animal health and temperament upon intake;

• coordinating the animal licensing program;

• promoting animal adoptions through the Town’s website, social media, special events and programs;

• answering and responding to calls and inquiries from the public, Town departments and other agencies, including law enforcement;

• providing education, advice and assistance to the public;

• coordinating the purchase and tracking inventory of all kennel, office and licensing supplies;

• maintaining records of resident reports of lost and found pets;

• coordinating vet appointments for spays/neuters and any associated animal pick-ups;

• performing general janitorial duties inside and outside the shelter, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, windows, grounds keeping and snow clearing;

• preparing/coordinating daily deposits of cash received by Animal Services including daily cash reports;

• making recommendations for budget preparation for Animal Services Division;

• ensuring that all Town and provincial policies, practices and guidelines are being adhered to in relation to animal care. Responsible to oversee all Health and Safety matters at the shelter;

• ensuring provision of Animal Care and Husbandry is consistent with best practices and the guidelines established by the Canadian Council of Animal Care;

• coordinating inspections with the Ministry of Rural Affairs;

• developing, under the guidance of the Manager of Enforcement Services, an education program, with promotional materials, for local public schools and volunteer programs for Animal Services;

• coordinating and monitoring volunteer programs;

• implementing a Responsible Pet Ownership program for Schools; and

• other duties as assigned.

Who You Are
Our Animal Services team is looking for a self-motivated, solutions-oriented team player. You convey your thoughts clearly and concisely, both written and verbally. You listen attentively and ask questions for clarification and understanding. Using sound judgment, you demonstrate tact, diplomacy and sound discretion when working with the general public on issues of a sensitive nature.
You’re always happy to learn new thing s and to help build a working environment that encourages and cultivates new ideas. You foster a collaborative team environment among co-workers, and work well both independently and as part of a team. You solve problems by identifying, gathering and processing relevant information to determine possible solutions, evaluate them and make recommendations.
What You Bring To Our Team
As the successful applicant, you must possess:

• a post-secondary diploma or degree in veterinary technician, police foundations or law and security administration or Animal Care certificate with several years of municipal shelter experience;

• a minimum of two (2) years of related municipal shelter experience, including animal care and administration;

• a designation as a registered Veterinary Technician (OVAT) preferred;

• working knowledge of municipal by-laws and provincial regulations;

• working knowledge of the care, behaviour and keeping of animals;

• working knowledge and understanding of computers and related applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook);

• the ability to life and move heavy items and to climb;

• a valid Class “G” Driver’s Licence maintained in good standing.

What We Offer You

• Salary: $56,264 – $70,325 per annum

• a comprehensive benefits and pension program to ensure that your total compensation package addresses both your work and life needs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
At the Town of Whitby, our values guide everything that we do. We celebrate our differences, which is why we are committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment for our team. If you need a specific accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to provide. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview.
Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Work Location: Whitby, ON
Hours: Flex hours, including days, evenings and weekends

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent