Recruiter, Volunteer

Recruiter, Volunteer

About the Pet Cancer Foundation

The Pet Cancer Foundation’s vision is to increase the life expectancy and improve the quality of life of pets diagnosed with cancer. Each year, an estimated 12 million dogs and cats are diagnosed with cancer, six times the number of humans affected annually in North America.

As our volunteer organization continues to scale rapidly, we need to attract a wide range of passionate, skilled contributors to fill essential operational, creative, and support roles. We’re seeking seasoned, skilled recruiters to help us build the strong, skilled team that powers our mission. That’s where, and how you can help us.

About the position

The volunteer Recruiter manages full-cycle recruitment for a broad range of roles throughout PCF. You will proactively source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates, build pipelines of active and passive talent, and partner closely with department leaders to understand hiring needs and deliver contributors who meet role requirements and align with PCF’s mission-driven culture. This role ensures a professional, welcoming candidate experience, represents PCF with integrity, and contributes to continuous improvement of recruitment practices to support ongoing organizational growth.

*Please leave a note with your application acknowledging your awareness of the volunteer nature of this position. We will only contact and proceed with candidates who confirm their understanding.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for volunteer positions.
• Review applications and resumes to identify candidates who meet the role requirements.
• Conduct initial interviews to assess skills, experience, interest, and fit with the Pet Cancer Foundation.
• Work with hiring managers to understand their recruiting needs and candidate requirements.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future volunteer opportunities.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment process and provide a positive candidate experience.
• Coordinate interviews and follow up with candidates and hiring managers on next steps.
• Provide hiring managers with candidate feedback and recommendations.
• Represent the Pet Cancer Foundation professionally, sharing information about our mission & volunteer opportunities.

About You

You’re a proactive, relationship-focused recruiter with a proven ability to attract and place strong talent for a wide variety of roles in a mission-driven organization. You thrive in a remote, volunteer-led environment, bring strong organizational skills, and take pride in delivering a positive experience for every candidate. You bring:

• 3+ years of full-cycle recruitment experience, with success recruiting a broad range of operational, creative, support, and mid-level roles (required).
• Expertise in active sourcing and headhunting, including building pipelines for high-volume or recurring positions.
• Exceptional communication, networking, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust quickly and represent PCF professionally.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets), and online job boards such as, Indeed, Idealist, etc.…
• Excellent time management and attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines and maintain high standards in a dynamic setting.
• Genuine passion for PCF’s mission and enthusiasm about connecting talented individuals with meaningful volunteer opportunities that advance pet cancer care.

Why Volunteer?

Volunteering as a Recruiter gives you the opportunity to shape PCF’s talent foundation during a period of rapid growth. You will apply your recruiting expertise to a wide variety of essential roles, build a lasting network in the nonprofit and volunteer communities, and make a tangible contribution to our mission, all while gaining deep experience in mission-aligned talent acquisition.

Footnotes

• Please include a short note with your application that clearly states you are willing to volunteer.
• Fully virtual, open to candidates across Canada and the United States only.
• Commitment of 6–8 hours per week on avg, with flexibility (occasional peaks during active searches or deadlines).
• Visit www.petcancerfdn.org for more about our mission and impact.
• Apply with your resume to our team@petcancerfdn.org inbox.