Temporary Animal Shelter Coordinator (up to 6 months)

About the role

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 140,000 to more than 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. The Town of Whitby is a hybrid organization. This means staff are empowered to do their best work from various locations, as appropriate for the position. 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.

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• Our Animal Services team is looking for

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Our team is highly skilled, passionate about our community, and we care. Let's grow together.

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