Director of Animal Care

Summary

• Job Title: Director of Animal Care (m/f/d)
• Location: Kingston Humane Society
• Compensation: commensurate with experience
• Employment Type: Full time, permanent

About us

The Kingston Humane Society (KHS) is committed to advocating for and improving the lives of animals within our community through compassion & professionalism. We promote responsible pet ownership and insist on the humane treatment of animals. The KHS is committed to working with volunteers, partners, donors and the community to make a positive difference in the lives of animals.

What you will do

The Director of Animal Care is responsible for overseeing daily animal care operations, managing staff, and supporting the Animal Programs Manager in providing direct supervision, training, recruitment and retention. This role ensures the highest standards of animal welfare and safety while leading strategic improvements, visionary initiatives and community engagement .

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure consistent standards of animal care, safety, and welfare.
• Direct intake, daily care, and adoption processes to ensure smooth workflows.
• Oversee compliance with all regulatory and legal requirements.
• Manage pound services agreements and ensure service quality.
• Implement animal care policies and programs at the operational level.
• Focus on long-term strategy and execution of animal care initiatives.
• Direct the animal care and shelter staff.
• Oversee scheduling, training, recruitment, performance feedback, and retention strategies.
• Oversee animal care expenses, supplies, and resource allocation within budget constraints.
• Support fundraising events through operational planning and coordination.
• Assist in development strategy to enhance funding and support.
• Engage with the community to raise awareness of animal care trends.
• Strengthen community partnerships related to animal welfare and adoption.
• Report to the Executive Director with updates that inform leadership decisions.
• Make day-to-day and internal-facing decisions related to animal care.
• Advise on external-facing decisions impacting animal welfare.

What we are looking for

• Proven leadership experience in animal welfare or shelter operations.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in animal care and shelter management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to make a significant impact in our community through animal welfare.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development opportunities.

Our Hiring process

• Initial application screening.
• Interview.
• Reference and background checks.
• Final interview and offer.

Place of work / Location

• Location: Kingston, ON

How to apply for this job

Apply to this job by carefully following the instructions in this job posting.