The Fredericton SPCA has an immediate opening for a Shelter Coordinator.
Job Description: The Shelter Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Fredericton SPCA animal shelter, including responsibility for managing and supervision of animal care employees and volunteers.
Specific Responsibilities
• Supervises incoming animal and adoption procedures and ensures the public receives accurate information and friendly service.
• Maintains electronic files, records and statistics. Maintains, monitors and controls pharmaceutical supplies and records. Prepares all animal care worker assignments and schedules.
• Monitors general health of all animals and ensures proper medical care. Works closely with vets and insures vet instructions are carried out.
• Prepares and monitors operational budgets and payroll information. Monitors revenue and expenses in relation to budget and regularly reviews and modifies procedures to maintain an efficient and effective service.
• Responsible for hiring, orientation, training, supervision and ongoing coaching of animal health workers. Provides regular, ongoing feedback and evaluations of performance.
Qualifications
• Post-secondary certificate or degree in related field or combination of training and experience
• Demonstrated supervisory level experience, knowledge of motivation techniques, basic training methods, decision-making skills, mediation and conflict resolution
• Demonstrated program management knowledge. Basic fiscal and budgeting practices and procedures
• Demonstrated communication knowledge (effective and polite telephone and public interaction) and excellent customer service skills
• Organizational planning, employee relations and training and development skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of the Fredericton SPCA and animal welfare issues
This is a full-time, renewable term position. If you are interested in the opportunities this new position has to offer, please forward your application on or before May 20, 2008 to:
By mail to:
Shelter Coordinator Position
P.O. Box 192
Fredericton, NB E3B 4Y9
Applications should include a cover letter, resume of work experience and education, and 3 references. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Anticipated start date: June 16, 2008
