Careers
Work for Ottawa's Homeless Animals
We have many great positions for someone who loves working with animals or who wants to make a positive impact in Ottawa. Taking care of animals is just one of the many opportunities available for you.
Working with and for animals, advocating for their health and well-being or supporting others who do, can be a very rewarding and satisfying career.
If you’re a people-person who thrives on connecting with your community, our team has many opportunities where you will learn, grow or bring your own experience and help create a more humane and compassionate community for all.
We are committed to our team’s success. Find out from our President & CEO, Sharon Miko, how we work with you to make your job better. Whether you are starting your career, or looking for the next rewarding step, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for at the OHS.
It’s a job you will feel really good about.
The Ottawa Humane Society is accredited by Imagine Canada and Humane Canada, reflecting our excellence in board governance, financial accountability and transparency, fundraising, staff management, volunteer involvement, and excellence in animal care.
Talent Pool
We’re building a talent pool of qualified, interested candidates for our current and future job opportunities, including full-time, part-time, casual and temporary contract positions. If you are looking to start or continue your career in animal care, shelter medicine or non-profit work, the OHS might be the right fit for you!
Applications will be kept in our talent pool for upcoming opportunities with the OHS on an ongoing basis. Requirements vary based on the role’s specific needs, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted only for the roles for which they’re being considered.
Registered Veterinary Technician: Clinic Services
The OHS is a shelter for animals in need. The veterinary technician is responsible for the health and well-being for the animals in the care of the OHS, including providing medical assessments and interventions.
Assistant Veterinary Technician: MSNS
The OHS provides low-cost spay/neuter surgeries to income-qualified cat owners in need. The assistant veterinary technician: mobile spay/neuter service makes this program possible, working directly with cats requiring this service.
Veterinary Technician: Shelter
The OHS is a shelter for animals in need. The veterinary technician is responsible for the health and well-being for the animals in the care of the OHS, including providing medical assessments and interventions.
Attendant: Animal Care
The OHS is an animal shelter and a community resource for animal welfare. The Attendant: Animal Care is responsible for providing animal husbandry and cleaning of animal care facilities at the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS).
Assistant Veterinary Technician (Casual)
The OHS is an animal shelter and a community resource for animal welfare. The Assistant: Veterinary Technician is responsible for providing a range of services, including medical, for animals in the care of the Ottawa Humane Society.
Kennel Supervisor (13-month Temporary Contract)
The OHS is an animal shelter and a community resource for animal welfare. The Kennel Supervisor has supervisory responsibility for the day to day operations of the Ottawa Humane Society (OHS) animal care and clinic departments, including scheduling and supervision animal care and clinic staff to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the shelter and clinic.