Employment Opportunities
PADS Instructor’s AssistantPacific Assistance Dogs (PADS) raises and trains assistance dogs for people who are facing the daily challenges of life with a physical disability or who are Deaf or hard of hearing. These highly skilled dogs allow our clients to experience a greater level of independence and an enhanced quality of life. PADS is a charitable, non-profit organization located in Burnaby, B.C., with an office in Calgary. PADS services people in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. PADS relies entirely on fundraising, grants and donations to finance the care and training of our amazing dogs.
Position Overview and Requirements:- Valid BC Drivers License - Class 5 minimum
- Ability to lift 70 pounds
- Hours of work: flexible and must be able to work at least two weekends per month
- Salary: $12.00/Hour
- 1) Kennel Maintenance Responsibility for maintaining healthy, safe and sanitary conditions in kennel and exercise yards. Responsible for ordering kennel equipment and supplies, including dog food orders.
- 2) Canine Care Responsibility for care, bathing and grooming of dogs in advanced training. Requires ability to examine and report any abnormalities or illness. Requires ability to perform nail trimmings, ear cleanings and other treatments. Basic knowledge of canine nutrition, anatomy and physiology is also required. Scheduling and delivery of dogs in advanced training to required veterinary appointments.
- 3) Canine Training Basic obedience training of dogs in advanced training. Attendance of training courses and seminars may be required. Assist with “turn in” assessment as well as preparing the training room for “team training”.
- 4) Kennel Cleaning Duties Responsible for cleaning of PADS kennels and surrounding grounds. Washing of towels, dog dishes, dog backpacks and puppy vests is also required.
- 5) Volunteer Coordination Requires the ability to organize, train and supervise volunteers in various kennel volunteer activities related to the dogs in advanced training. Scheduling and telephoning volunteer dog-sitters to arrange for temporary stays when PADS kennel is closed.
- 6) Clerical and Administrative Skills Requires computer skills, ability to file, and other office equipment. Requires upkeep of files of puppies and dogs in advanced training.
Volunteer Opportunities
Position: General Board Member Position 2010/2011 – Greater Vancouver
Description:The society is aiming to fill the vacant board position with a candidate who has one or more of the desired skill sets listed below. The Board is keen to welcome fresh ideas and perspectives as well as expand opportunities for the organization.
We are specifically looking for people interested in, or with experience in:
- fund raising
- fund development
- finance
- marketing
- project management
A strong staff and leadership volunteer team operates the day to day functions of the society with the Board of Directors supplying the mandates, goals and high-level operating decisions.
Directors are elected for a two-year term and must be members in good standing of the organization (PADS membership details at www.pads.ca ) All directors are required to sign a confidentiality agreement.
Board meetings are usually the third Thursday of the month except for August. Directors are expected to attend at least 9 of 11 meetings, take an active role in fundraising and sponsorship activities, communicate with the Executive Director and other board members by email and telephone at times other than meetings and take an active interest in strategic planning for the overall success of the society as the main goal.
Volunteers Required: 1
Skills and Experience: Entrepreneur; Fundraising; Government Relations; Construction; Experience working on non-profit boards required; Completion of Board Match Program required; Fund development experience an asset; Experience in working on committees; Willing to commit time (beyond attending meetings), energy and expertise to further the goals of the organization; Be strongly motivated to serve the various communities benefitting the use of assistance dogs.
Reimbursements: Mileage
Training Provided: We have a Volunteer Training Program that all new volunteers are required to participate in and we also offer ongoing training.
Benefits to Volunteer: You will be joining an exciting organization as we move forward with a new communications and fund development campaign to attract new members, increase donations and raise funds for a new facility.
Contact: For additional information, please contact the PADS’ Office at 604.527.0556. The Executive Director will provide the contact information of an available current Board member.
Interested parties are requested to submit the following to the PADS’ Board Nomination Committee at board@pads.ca by August 31, 2010.
- Current CV
- Letter of Intent outlining interest in PADS and relevant experience
- Evidence of Board Match Training