$26.96 - $32.82 hourly
Veterinary Technician — Canada Summer Jobs (Contract FT - 8 weeks)
Why Work With the Ottawa Humane Society
The Ottawa Humane Society has been a leader in animal welfare since 1888. We’re currently looking for a compassionate and results oriented Veterinary Technician to join our team. If you’re interested in playing a key role in our animal shelter operations, then this is a great opportunity for you to come join the OHS!
What We Offer You:
- Canada Summer Jobs full time contract (8 weeks)
- 35 hours per week (70 hours bi-weekly)
- We are hiring for two openings for this role, each with a different schedule. Please apply to the position(s) that best match your availability:
- Contract position from June 29 – August 23. Full time (Tuesday - Saturday).
- Contract position from June 1 – July 26. Full-time, 2 week rotating (Sunday - Thursday)
What You Bring to the Table:
- Veterinary Technician diploma from a recognized college
- Registration with the Ontario Association of Veterinary Technicians preferred
- Professional working proficiency in spoken English and limited working proficiency in written English is required.
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In order to be eligible for the Canada Summer Jobs Program, candidates must:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period;
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and;
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
The Ottawa Humane Society is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals of any race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, or other protected characteristic.
We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities in our recruitment processes. If you are contacted by the OHS regarding a job opportunity, please let us know prior to interview if you require any accommodation.
We use AI-powered tools to review and shortlist applications based on job-related criteria. Human recruiters and hiring managers review results and decide who moves forward.
For more information about available jobs or our work schedules, please visit our careers page. For more information, please contact us at careers@ottawahumane.ca.