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Calgary Humane Society

Adoption Counselor - Part Time

Calgary, AB, Canada

$18.65 per hour, increased to $20.60 per hour upon successful completion of the probationary period · Part-time

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Pay: $18.65 per hour, increased to $20.60 per hour upon successful completion of the probationary period
Job type: Part-time
Apply by: Nov 1, 2026
Working hours: 30 hours per week
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Original job description

30 hours per week | Friday 11:00-7:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm, Monday 11:00am-7:00pm

Reporting to the Manager of Adoptions, our Adoption Counselors are committed to matching our animals with suitable homes and educating potential adopters about the time, commitment, and expectations of responsible pet ownership.

General Duties:

Provide excellent customer service to visitors, donors, adopters, volunteers, and patrons while greeting them warmly and professionally
Champion CHS values of courage, collaboration, compassion, and commitment in your everyday work
Maintain a culture of positivity and openness through face to face communication
Promote a culture of volunteer engagement by building and maintaining relationships with volunteers, participating in volunteer recognition including monthly and annual volunteer awards, and teamwork
Provide support to Volunteers and Foster Parents when needed
Other duties as assigned

Adoption Duties:

Facilitate adoption appointments by helping to connect adopters to animals available for adoption
Conduct Q&A appointment and virtual meet and greets for foster animals over Teams
Write animal biographies and take photos of adoptable animals for the CHS website
Complete adoption contract and other related paperwork
Respond to telephone and email inquiries from potential adopters
Assist with special events and off-site outreach and adoption events
Daily departmental maintenance to include cleaning and organizing the adoption areas and workstations
Maintain hygiene standards in adoptions areas

Pet Gear Store Duties:

Provide information about products for sale
Fit harnesses, collars, crates, and other accessories
Ring in purchases, donations, adoptions, and membership fees
Restock store items as needed
Merchandising, ensuring the store looks neat and appealing
Provide information to customers over the phone and via email
End of day transaction balancing

Reception Duties:

Provide patrons with information on CHS programs and initiatives including special events, volunteering, animals available for adoption, as well as directions to public areas
Provide reception coverage and support as follows:
Greet customers, volunteers, and patrons, warmly and professionally
Provide visitors with directions to different areas of the facility
Provide members of the public with guidance for our adoptable animal rooms
Transfer calls and announce visitors to other team members
Provide information about shelter operations including special events, programs, volunteering, and information on how to adopt an animal
Assist with putting away donations and folding laundry
Assist with keeping the reception area clean and tidy
Provide assistance and support to all Volunteers
Assist other departments with other tasks including:
Answering general inquires
Scanning, organizing, and filing documents and records
Other administrative duties as assigned

Position Requirements:

Minimum high school diploma
Minimum of one year of professional or volunteer work experience
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to approach sensitive and emotional situations using a flexible, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach
Genuine interest in the welfare of animals and people and values congruent with the organization
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Dependable, reliable, and dedicated to completing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines while also demonstrating adaptability to changing priorities and work assignments
Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and teamwork skills
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Successful candidate will be required to complete a police information check at their own expense to be arranged by CHS
Flexibility to work overtime as required.

Physical Requirements:

Physically capable of and comfortable with safely handling a variety of species including but not limited to: cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, rodents, and reptiles.
Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
Perform repetitive motions of walking, reaching, squatting, bending, pulling, and lifting

Salary:

$18.65 per hour, increased to $20.60 per hour upon successful completion of the probationary period

What We Offer:

Discounts on CHS products and services, including adoption fees.
Access to an Employee and Family Assistance Program and reduced-rate counselling services.
Free on-site parking.
A meaningful, mission-driven workplace where your work directly supports animals and people in the community.

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. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process, we are unable to respond to telephone or email inquiries regarding applications.

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Responsibilities

Connect prospective adopters with suitable animals, guide adoption appointments, prepare animal biographies and photos, and complete adoption paperwork. Provide customer service and reception support, assist volunteers and foster parents, maintain adoption and retail areas, and handle store transactions and outreach events.

Requirements

A high school diploma and at least one year of professional or volunteer experience are required, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills, reliability, adaptability, and teamwork. Candidates should have intermediate Microsoft Office knowledge, be comfortable safely handling a variety of animals and lifting up to 50 pounds, and complete a police information check.

Skills

Customer Service
Animal Handling
Adoption Counseling
Interpersonal Communication
Written Communication
Volunteer Engagement
Teamwork
Problem-Solving
Microsoft Office
Time Management
Adaptability
Retail Sales
Cash Handling
Administrative Support
Compassionate Communication

Benefits

Discounts On Products And Services
Discounted Adoption Fees
Employee And Family Assistance Program
Reduced-Rate Counselling Services
Free On-Site Parking
Meaningful, Mission-Driven Workplace

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Keywords

Animal Adoption
Adoption Counseling
Animal Welfare
Responsible Pet Ownership
Customer Service
Volunteer Engagement
Foster Care
Animal Handling
Adoption Appointments
Virtual Meet And Greets
Animal Biographies
Photography
Adoption Contracts
Outreach Events
Retail Merchandising
Point Of Sale
Cash Handling
Reception
Microsoft Office
Word
Excel
Outlook
PowerPoint
Administrative Support
Donation Handling
Recordkeeping
Police Information Check

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