How to apply:
Due to high demand, we are no longer accepting applications.
About Vancouver Humane Society
The Vancouver Humane Society has existed since 1985 to provide an alternative to sheltering animals. Over time, animals have been helped through trap-neuter-return programming and more recently, providing funding for veterinary assistance for people and their pets who are in need. The Vancouver Humane Society is also an organization working to end the exploitation of animals, and has programming focused both on the reduction of animal use in food and in entertainment. The office is a vegan environment, with vegan defined as: “a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose.”
The Opportunity
The Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the organization’s veterinary assistance programs. Learn more:
McVitie Fund: https://vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/vet-assist/
Animals assisted: https://vancouverhumanesociety.bc.ca/urgentcare/
The primary responsibilities will include providing excellent trauma-informed customer service to the clients, ensuring that the assisted individuals clearly understand the parameters of the program. Relationship development with veterinary practice managers and social service agencies is also a key element.
About You
✔ You have at least 3 years experience either working with and supporting low-income clients in a social service setting or working in a veterinary clinic.
✔ You have an understanding of the value of companion animals in supporting vulnerable people.
✔ You will promote and articulate the mission, mandate, philosophy, and values of the Vancouver Humane Society and have demonstrated experience creating positive relationships with external stakeholders.
✔ You are knowledgeable of the complexities of the issues impacting low-income individuals, including mental health, homelessness, and addictions with an understanding of trauma-informed care responses. You work within an anti-oppression framework and have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
✔ You have experience developing and facilitating programs including assessing and evaluating.
✔ You have efficient organizational skills including understanding of basic accounting, computer software including Word, Excel, and WordPress, and have strong record keeping, scheduling, and problem-solving abilities.
✔ You are skilled at prioritizing, self-directed, and self-motivated and have strong, concise communication skills to keep the VHS team well-informed about your work activities.
✔ You are detail-oriented with a strong grasp of English grammar and are comfortable shifting your writing style to accommodate for different audiences.
✔ You have completed a post-secondary degree or diploma in a related discipline.
✔ You are comfortable and happy to eat a plant-based diet when in the office environment.
Benefits of Joining the VHS Team
Use of a vehicle is reimbursed at $.72/km.
Remote work, aside from 4-6 in person gatherings per year.
Supportive & friendly work environment focused on wellness.
POSITION DETAILS:
Start Date: Flexible, as soon as possible.
One-year contract with possibility to renew.
Full-time, 30 hrs per week, 4 days per week, 8 hour days (9a-5p) with 30 minute unpaid break.
Reports to: Companion Animal Services Director
Salaried, $56,160.
Job Types: Contract, full-time
Salary: $36.00 per hour
