Posted 22 days ago
Foster Facilitator
@ Calgary Humane Society
Calgary, Alberta
Overview
Calgary Humane Society is hiring a Foster Facilitator to recruit, screen, train and support foster families and coordinate animals moving in and out of foster homes. The full-time role runs Thursday to Monday, 37.5 hours a week, on rotating 9AM-5PM and 11AM-7PM shifts. Pay is $36,367.50 a year, rising to $40,170.00 after probation.
Pay:
$33,696 a year
Responsibilities:
- Recruit, screen and train foster parents
- Coordinate placement of animals in foster homes
- Maintain foster animal and family records
- Provide day-to-day support to foster families
- Assist with feeding, cleaning and enrichment of shelter animals
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year minimum supervisory or leadership experience
- Animal experience an asset
- Intermediate Microsoft Office knowledge
- Ability to handle a variety of animal species
- Criminal record check at candidate's expense
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-15
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Management experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening, overtime, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 40 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Employee discount, Wellness |
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Calgary Humane Society
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Protect Animals, Support People, Create a More Humane World
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Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was incorporated in 1922. At that time, the Society’s mandate included the protection of children, homeless people as well as animals. Now, Calgary Humane Society is the only organization providing a service under the Animal Protection Act in Calgary. CHS provides care for surrendered, neglected, abandoned, and abused animals. The first Shelter was built in 1960 with a capacity to handle 2,500 animals a year. By 1973, the Society was receiving over 8,000 animals a year and it became urgently necessary to construct a new facility. The CHS opened a new animal care centre in 1976 approximately five times the size of the previous Shelter. In 1988 another campaign, Room to Live, raised enough funds to expand and renovate the Shelter. Through the late 1990's, the CHS helped between 12,000 and 13,000 animals, a figure which represents both stray and owners’ animals. More room was needed to house cats and to accommodate a growing staff of workers and volunteers. In 2005, Calgary Humane Society experienced more growth with the “By Leaps and Bounds Capital Campaign” reaching its target of $10 million ensuring that our wonderful, large and safe facility could be constructed, paid for and opened in 2006. Our mission is clear and simple: To help as many animals as we can. In today’s complex and changing world, we know that to help as many animals as we can, we must be more than a shelter. We must be leaders in education and violence prevention focused on creating a more compassionate tomorrow. There can be dozens of different reasons for why a helpless animal is exposed to abuse or is abandoned. As Calgary’s first animal welfare organization, we proudly combine our legacy of sheltering with our focus on education. We are Calgary’s only open-admission animal shelter, and this means one simple thing: We never say no. We never turn an animal away. When they need us, we respond. Our mission cannot be accomplished without you. Since 1922, your support has created tens of thousands of brighter futures. Together, we will continue to help as many animals as we can!
- LinkedIn followers
- 4,486
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 99
- Reported office locations
- 4455 110 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta T2C, CA
- Other recorded names
- Calgary Humane Society
- Specialties
- Animal Shelter
- Behaviour classes
- Adoption
- Animal supplies
- Cremation services
- and Summer camps
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Calgary Humane Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was incorporated in 1922. At that time, the Society’s mandate included the protection of children, homeless people as well as animals. Now, Calgary Humane Society is the only organization providing a service under the Animal Protection Act in Calgary. CHS provides care for surrendered, neglected, abandoned, and abused animals. The first Shelter was built…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Non-profit Organizations |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Calgary, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1922 |
| Specialties | Animal ShelterBehaviour classesAdoptionAnimal suppliesCremation servicesand Summer camps |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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Calgary Humane Society often receives animals that require just a little bit of extra care. Animals who are too young for adoption, ill, injured, or who require additional behaviour support, are sent to temporary foster homes to grow, recover, and learn. Foster homes are also needed for animals admitted under our emergency boarding and pet safekeeping programs.
Reporting to the Manager of Admissions & Foster, the Foster Facilitator is responsible for the recruitment, screening, and training of Foster Parents as well as coordination of foster animals in and out of foster homes.
Thursday to Monday I 37.5 hours per week
Rotating shifts of 9AM-5PM & 11AM-7PM
Duties:
- Responsible for the recruitment, retention, and recognition of foster families
- Coordinate orientation and training for all foster families
- Ensure all animals requiring foster care are placed in a timely manner
- Provide day-to-day support to all active foster families in person, on-site, by phone, and e-mail
- Maintain records and administrative requirements of all animals and foster families in the Foster Program:
- Electronic records, paper files, training records, foster animal paperwork, cage cards, collars, personality profiles, behaviour notes, etc.
- Checking in with foster parents when needed and keeping a working inventory of all animals in foster homes
- Ensure privacy standards are upheld at all times
- Promote strong working relationships between staff and foster families
- Establish and provide effective means of communication for foster families
- Maintain the recognition program for foster parents and be active in the planning and execution of the annual Volunteer and Foster Parent Appreciation Party
- Coordinate daily maintenance and cleaning of the foster office and supply storage
- Practice, promote and encourage engagement and involvement with all foster volunteers and volunteers at CHS.
- Ensure effective communication between all departments
- Respond to public inquiries about the Foster Program
- Assist in other areas of the shelter when required, including the feeding, cleaning, and enrichment of shelter animals
- Other duties as assigned
Position Requirements:
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum one-year experience in a supervisory/leadership position required
- Professional or volunteer experience working with animals a definite asset
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to attend shifts onsite
- Genuine concern for the welfare of animals
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently as required
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing (a written competency assessment may be included as part of the interview process)
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with a diverse range of people
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a wide range of tasks and competing priorities
- Successful candidate will be required to provide a criminal record check at their own expense to be arranged by CHS
- Physically capable of and comfortable with safely handling a variety of species including but not limited to: cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, rodents, and reptiles
- Flexibility to work overtime as required
- Handling, moving, lifting, and pulling equipment and animals up to 40lbs
- Repetitive motions of sitting reaching, lifting, squatting, bending, pulling
Annual Salary:
$36,367.50 with an increase to $40,170.00 upon successful completion of the probationary period.
Benefits & Perks:
- 100% employer paid health and dental benefits for employees and their dependents
- Wellness Spending Account
- Vision coverage
- Paid vacation, sick time, wellness days, and paid day off on your birthday
- Matching RSP
- Professional development opportunities
- Discounts on CHS products and services, including adoption fees
- Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Access to reduced rate counseling services
- A commitment to accessibility and accommodations for different needs
Our Commitment to Inclusion:
The people and families we serve are diverse, and Calgary Humane Society is committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the community around us. We believe that different identities, lived experiences, perspectives, and abilities strengthen our organization and help us better support animals and the people who care for them.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and particularly encourage applications from people who have historically faced barriers to employment. We are committed to an accessible and equitable recruitment process, and accommodation is available at any stage upon request.
Closing date: Posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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