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.
We're Looking For...
Full Time
Manager: Admissions & Rehoming
Manager: Admissions and Rehoming leads a large, customer-focused department responsible for overseeing both the intake and successful adoption of animals. This role provides leadership and operational oversight to supervisors and frontline staff delivering essential animal welfare and community services, while ensuring a positive experience for adopters, pet owners, and community members.
Full Time
Manager: Development Operations (CRM, Systems & Processes)
The Manager: Development Operations (CRM, Systems & Processes) oversees the systems, processes, and data that support the Ottawa Humane Society’s (OHS) fundraising programs, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance across all development activities.
Casual
Customer Service Representative: Intake
The Customer Service Representative (CSR): Intake is responsible for providing consultation and support for OHS clients seeking OHS lost and found services and services of the Municipal Animal Shelter (MAS).
