Administrative Summer Jobs

These positions are funded through the Canada Summer Jobs grant program, a federal initiative that provides meaningful summer employment opportunities for youth while supporting community organizations.

To be eligible for these positions, applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment, be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection, and be legally entitled to work in Canada.

This year, we are hiring across three streams: Administrative, Humane Education, and Animals & Operations. Applicants apply to the stream that best matches their interests and may be considered for multiple roles within that stream based on their skills, experience, and organizational needs.

Most positions are 35 hours per week for 8 weeks, with a small number of positions at 30 hours per week for 9 weeks. All roles are based on-site at Calgary Humane Society and must be completed on a consecutive basis without planned extended absences.

For more information about these opportunities and the Canada Summer Jobs program, please visit the careers page of our website here.

Help power the work behind the scenes that makes life-changing animal care possible. Administrative roles at Calgary Humane Society support key functions across the organization, including communications, fundraising, volunteer engagement, data management, and behaviour administrative support.

In these roles, you’ll develop strong organizational and professional skills while contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to improving the lives of animals and the people who care for them.

Roles in this stream may include:

• Administrative Assistant: Provides day-to-day administrative support across departments.
• Animal Behaviour Assistant: Supports the Behaviour team in an administrative capacity to enhance programs that promote animal wellbeing and adoptability.
• Volunteer Resources Administrator: Assists with volunteer coordination, engagement, and program support.
• Communications Assistant: Helps create content and support public-facing communications.
• Database Stewardship Assistant: Supports data entry, donor records, and information accuracy.
• Planned Giving & Events Assistant: Assists with donor relations, fundraising initiatives, and event coordination.

Who You Are:

You are someone who enjoys keeping things organized and supporting others so they can do their best work. You take pride in being reliable, detail-oriented, and thoughtful in how you communicate.

You may be a strong fit if you:

• Enjoy planning, organizing, and working with information or systems
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and in person
• Are comfortable learning new tools and technology
• Pay attention to detail and take pride in accuracy
• Like supporting a team and contributing behind the scenes

What You’ll Gain:

In this stream, you’ll gain valuable experience in a professional office environment while contributing to meaningful work.

You can expect to:

• Build strong administrative and organizational skills
• Gain experience in communications, fundraising, or data management
• Develop confidence using workplace tools and systems
• Learn how different teams collaborate within a nonprofit organization
• Contribute to work that directly supports animal welfare initiatives

Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for these positions, applicants must:

·      Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment

·      Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection

·      Be legally entitled to work in Canada

·      International students are not eligible under the Canada Summer Jobs program

Position Details:

·      Most positions are 35 hours/week for 8 weeks

·      Some positions are 30 hours/week for 9 weeks

·      Hours of work will include weekdays, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays

·      Positions must be completed on a consecutive, full-time basis

·      Start and end dates will vary slightly by role

·      All roles are based on-site at Calgary Humane Society

·      Successful candidates will be required to complete a police information check at their own expense to be arranged by Calgary Humane Society

·      Wage: $17.00/hour + 6% vacation pay (total compensation: $18.02/hour)

Closing date:  Posting will remain open until suitable candidates are found.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  No phone calls or emails please.

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