Animal Safekeeping Program Coordinator

ANIMAL SAFEKEEPING PROGRAM COORDINATOR

The SaskSPCA Animal Safekeeping Program is an initiative designed to strengthen communities by improving access to resources for individuals experiencing interpersonal violence and abuse, and for the animals who are often caught in these situations. This program builds on nearly a decade of research and practical application, which highlighted how concerns about animal safety can significantly influence a person’s decision to leave an abusive situation.

As the Animal Safekeeping Program Coordinator, you will play a central role in bringing this program to life. Your work will focus on research, planning, and community engagement to ensure the program successfully addresses the needs of victims and their animals. You will work collaboratively with human service agencies and animal welfare organizations to promote safety, create practical resources, and expand access to animal safekeeping supports across Saskatchewan.

This is a unique opportunity for someone passionate about social change, community collaboration, and animal welfare. Someone ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of people and animals in crisis.

THE POSITION:

The Program Coordinator will play a key role in developing, implementing, and strengthening animal safekeeping initiatives across Saskatchewan. This position requires an individual who can effectively balance independent work with collaborative engagement, ensuring the effective research, planning, and delivery of program activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Deliver Education

o Create engaging education and training materials for staff in human service and animal welfare organizations.

o Facilitate workshops, presentations, and training sessions on the connection between interpersonal violence and animal abuse, emphasizing the importance of animal safekeeping resources.

• Raise Public Awareness

o Plan, implement, and evaluate public awareness campaigns about the link between violence and the need for animal safekeeping.

o Represent the SaskSPCA at public events (e.g., Agribition, conferences) to promote animal safekeeping initiatives. o Participate in media interviews to inform the public and highlight program efforts.

• Support and Strengthen Safekeeping Programs

o Assist organizations in establishing or improving animal safekeeping programs.

o Collaborate with existing programs to share resources, best practices, and support.

o Coordinate the Saskatchewan Co-Sheltering Network and distribute Pet Care Kits.

o Facilitate the Pet Friendly Housing Working Group to expand housing options for individuals with companion animals.

• Build and Maintain Resources

o Develop and maintain a database of animal safekeeping resources and ensure timely updates to the Violence Link website.

o Explore opportunities to establish a provincial violence coalition to improve collaboration across sectors.

• Reporting and Representation

o Prepare and submit progress reports, as required, detailing outcomes and challenges.

o Represent the SaskSPCA on internal and external committees as assigned.

THE CANDIDATE:

This position is ideal for an individual with an undergraduate degree or equivalent education/experience in social work, the humanities, education, veterinary medicine, veterinary technology, or a related field.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Strong research and analytical skills to inform evidence-based decision-making.
• Proven problem-solving abilities and sound judgment in complex situations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficiency with database systems (e.g., MS Access) and comfort using digital tools to track and share information.

Please note: this is a term position ending March 31, 2027, with the possibility of extension or renewal based on funding and program needs.

SALARY AND WORK SCHEDULE:

• The hourly wage for this role ranges from $25.00 to $27.50, depending on experience.
• This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend work as needed.

TO APPLY:

Submit your resume and cover letter clearly outlining your experience and education to: careers@saskspca.ca by Monday, January 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal records check.