Intake and Foster Coordinator

Overview

The Intake and Foster Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the intake of stray and surrendered animals and managing and intaking the Safe Keeping, Emergency Boarding, and Preventative Spay / Neuter Programs. This role oversees the day-to-day operations of CAHS foster homes and provides ongoing support to foster caregivers to ensure the health and wellbeing of animals in care.

Position Details

This is a full-time position reporting to the Operations Manager. The role is based on a 40-hour work week, Tuesday through Saturday, 9 : 30 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m., with some flexibility required to meet operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Program delivery of CAHS Safe Keeping, Emergency Boarding, and Preventative Spay / Neuter Programs and complete intake procedures within these programs
• Delivery of PetSmart Programming
• Recruit, orient, train, and coordinate foster volunteers in collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator
• Oversee and facilitate day-to-day operations of the CAHS Foster Program
• Represent management on Saturdays and respond to after-hours foster emergencies as needed by telephone
• Match animals to appropriate foster homes in a timely and suitable manner
• Provide support and guidance to foster volunteers regarding behavioural and medical issues in collaboration with the Hospital and Behaviour Teams
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date foster records, manuals, and resources
• Communicate effectively with foster homes, staff, and management on animal health, behaviour, and operational matters
• Manage shelter animal population by booking intakes, arranging spays / neuters, transfers, and releases under municipal by-laws
• Ensure compliance with CAHS policies, procedures, mandatory training, the Animal Protection Act, and local by-laws
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and operate the Society’s vehicle responsibly

Duties

Qualifications and Skills Required

Evaluation

The Operations Manager will evaluate the performance of the Intake and Foster Coordinator within the first year of employment at three months, six months, and yearly thereafter.

Application Process

If you would like the opportunity to be a part of a caring and compassionate team working for an important cause, please forward your resume with salary expectations to : Cochrane and Area Humane Society Attention : Operations Manager 62 Griffin Industrial Point Cochrane, AB T4C 0A3 Or email resume to : operations@cochranehumane.ca

Please note : Only those candidates considered for the position will be contacted Updated January 2026

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