PADS CAREERS
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We serve communities that are greater and stronger because of their diversity. What makes YOU different is worth both celebrating and cultivating.
PADS is committed to equality across race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability and experience. We invite you to bring your whole self to our team, helping us to change lives, one dog —and person—at a time.
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Current Career Opportunities
Instructor’s Assistant | Accepting Applications
The Instructor’s Assistant cares for dogs in training and the areas they use at PADS’ facilities.
Service Dog & Hearing Dog Program Manager | Accepting Applications
PADS is seeking a qualified Service and Hearing Dog Program Manager to fill a permanent, full-time position, based in Burnaby, British Columbia.
PAST Career Opportunities
Puppy Program Administrative Assistant (Parental Leave – 6 months) | Accepting Applications
Reporting to the Breeding and Puppy Program Manager, the Puppy Program Administrative Assistant (6 month parental leave) supports the team with administrative work such as volunteer on-boarding and puppy placements.
Kennel Technician | Applications Closed
Reporting to the Training Program Manager, the Kennel Technician cares for puppies and dogs in the training area and the areas the dogs use at PADS facilities, as well as assist with training and supervising of volunteers who support PADS kennel activities. The Kennel Technician provides support to the Advanced Training & Puppy-Raising Program teams as needed.
DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | APPLICATIONS CLOSED
PADS is seeking a Director of Development based out of our Burnaby Campus.
DIRECTOR OF CANINE OPERATIONS | APPLICATIONS CLOSED
PADS is seeking a Director of Canine Operations based out of our Burnaby Campus.
PUPPY PROGRAM TRAINER (OKANAGAN) | POSITION FILLED
PADS is seeking a part-time Puppy Program Trainer for our Okanagan Region.
Advanced Dog Trainer (Parental Leave – 6 months) | Applications Closed
Reporting to the Training Program Manager, the Advanced Dog Trainer assists the Advanced Training team with training assistance dogs, developing skills and making placements with clients. The Advanced Dog Trainer is responsible for the training of adult dogs, the training under the direction of the Training Program Manager. The Advanced Dog Trainer assists the Training Program Manager with a cohort of approximately 4-6 dogs and the associated raiser and sitter volunteers.
Special Events Intern | Applications Closed
The Special Events Intern organises and coordinates several major events that happen over the summer, with special emphasis on our MOVE Fundraising campaign in July.
Kennel Assistant | Applications Closed
The Kennel Assistant cares for dogs in training and the areas they use at PADS’ facilities.
Medical Coordinator (Okanagan) | Position Filled
PADS is seeking a qualified Medical Coordinator to fill a permanent, part-time position, based in the Okanagan.
Digital Engagement & Accessibility Coordinator | Position Filled
Puppy cuddles are one of the job perks. You may not believe us now, but it gets even better. “What is better than puppy cuddles?” you ask?! Changing lives! PADS’ Communications Team is at its core about Community Engagement – we have the privilege of connecting...