When did your business open?
1905
How many people work for your company/organization? How many locally?
135
What types of positions do you offer? (Ie. Full time, part time, seasonal, contract etc.)
We offer full-time, part-time, contract, and seasonal.
What are the benefits of working for your company? Discounts, incentives, scholarships etc.
Full-time employees receive: 100% employer paid health and dental benefits for employees and their dependents. Wellness Spending Account. Vision coverage. Paid vacation, sick time, wellness days, and paid day off on your birthday. Matching RSP. Personal and professional development opportunities. Casual dress code. Discounts on CHS products and services, including adoption fees. Employee and Family Assistance Program. Access to reduced rate counseling services.
What kinds of opportunities exist for career latticing or lattering?
The opportunities are endless!
How would someone find out about opportunities at your company? How can a candidate apply?
Visit our careers page here: https://www.calgaryhumane.ca/careers/#work-with-us and submit your application online.
Describe your hiring and interview process?
For several roles we start by doing a group interview and will narrow down candidates to invite back for a 1:1 interview. Some positions will require a working interview as well. Once our successful candidate is identified, references are checked and an offer is made.
What do you look for in an employee?
We look for employees who are are first and foremost people focused. Teamwork is very important at our organization as is our mandate of supporting people.
What type of education/training/equipment do you require?
Minimum high school diploma is required for all positions, and any post-secondary education would be role-dependent.
What is the minimum age required to work for your company? Are there different age requirements for different positions?
There is no minimum age, but as mentioned, candidates must possess a high school diploma.
Provide a wage range for entry level positions.
Entry level positions start at $18.65 an hour with an increase to $20.60 an hour after successful completion of the probationary period.
What are the hours of the business and general shift times? Are there a minimum number of hours someone needs to work per week? Is there flexibility regarding school schedules?
CHS is open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Saturday/Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our full-time positions are either 36 hours or 37.5 hours per week depending on the role. Part-time positions will have a defined number of hours per week required but our casual positions offer flexibility around school schedules and other commitments.
Is a uniform provided or do employees have to pay for it?
Uniform is provided.
