Current Openings
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Research Assistant (Summer Position)
The Opportunity
The Alberta SPCA is seeking an organized and motivated post-secondary student to join our Strategic Initiatives team this summer as a Research Assistant.
Working closely with the Strategic Initiatives team, you’ll contribute to projects focused on understanding and addressing the underlying causes of animal welfare issues. You’ll assist with research, data collection, and resource development that helps shape evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes for animals and people across Alberta.
If you’re interested in animal welfare, social issues, research, or public policy, this is a chance to gain hands-on experience and contribute to meaningful work.
What You'll Be Doing
- Digging into research on a variety of animal welfare topics
- Gathering and organizing data from public sources, surveys, and internal materials
- Turning information into clear, useful summaries, reports or presentations
- Supporting the development of educational and program resources
- Collaborating with different teams on shared projects
- Sharing ideas and contributing to how projects are designed and delivered
What You Bring
We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, thinks critically and cares about making a difference.
You might be a great fit if you:
- Have a genuine concern for animal welfare
- Are currently enrolled in (or recently completed) post-secondary studies in a relevant field (e.g., animal sciences, environmental sciences, biology, public policy, sociology, education, or other).
- Enjoy research, analysis and problem-solving
- Can organize and synthesize complex information clearly to different audiences
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills
- Are detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities
- Work well independently and as part of a team
- Are comfortable using Microsoft Office and other digital tools
Position Details
Duration: 8 weeks
Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible scheduling within business hours available)
Compensation: $20.00/hour
Location: Hybrid; some in-office work required at our Edmonton head office (17904 118 Ave NW)
Canada Summer Jobs Requirements
As this position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program, applicants must:
- Be between 15 and 30 years old at the start of employment
Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the job and - Be legally entitled to work in Canada, including having a valid Social Insurance Number
Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting relevant professional and personal experience and why you’re interested in this opportunity to [email protected].
Application Deadline: Position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Education Program Planner (Summer Position)
The Opportunity
The Alberta SPCA humane education program nurtures empathy and compassion for animals, people and the environment, and an awareness of the interconnection between living things and the earth we share. We also provide information about meeting the needs of domestic animals and foster a sense of responsibility for animals in our care. Our program is geared towards teachers from K-12 and resources are aligned with the Alberta Program of Studies. Visit everylivingthing.ca for more information.
We are looking for Program Planner to develop new resources that align with the Alberta Programs of Study, reflect current pedagogical strategies and consider Indigenous and francophone perspectives. We encourage Elementary, Jr. High and pre-service teachers to apply.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop animal welfare/humane education cross-curricular activities including project-based learning (K-9) that promote empathy development and critical thinking skills that connect to the Alberta Programs of Study. (K-6) and (7-9).
- Use effective written communication skills to create teacher’s guides with classroom resources, objectives and curricular connections.
- Engage with other individuals/groups to integrate multiple perspectives in teaching materials and resources.
- Have opportunities to create videos, develop website content, etc.
What You Bring
We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, thinks critically and cares about making a difference.
- Background in education (graduate or student of a faculty of Education)
- Genuine concern for the welfare of animals
- Excellent communication skills
- Organized and detail oriented
- Experience with lesson planning and unit development
- Ability to work collaboratively
Position Details
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Hours: 35 hours per week (flexible scheduling within business hours available)
- Compensation: $25.00/hour
- Location: Hybrid; some in-office work required at our Edmonton head office (17904 118 Ave NW)
Canada Summer Job Requirements
As this position is funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program, applicants must:
- Be between 15 and 30 years old at the start of employment
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the job and
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada, including having a valid Social Insurance Number
Please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting relevant professional and personal experience and why you’re interested in this opportunity to [email protected].
Application Deadline: May 25, 2026
Peace Officer
The Opportunity
The Alberta SPCA is seeking four peace officers to join our team and support our mission of animal well-being in Alberta. Ideal candidate possesses knowledge of livestock and companion animals, with experience in law enforcement or animal-related education preferred. Alignment with our mission of humane treatment for all animals is essential.
Reporting to the Provincial Supervisor of Animal Protection Services, the peace officer will Investigate complaints of animals in distress and take appropriate actions, including legal action, within the scope of their legal authority, in accordance with the Animal Protection Act. Duties consist of enforcement of the Alberta Animal Protection Act, conducting investigations, filing documentation, court appearances and traveling throughout Alberta.
We’re seeking Officers to cover zones north, east, and west of Edmonton Alberta. Candidates must be able to commute to our Edmonton office as required
Successful candidates must work a 9-hour daytime shift, participate in an on-call rotation, and be available for evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. They must also be able to meet the physical demands of this role.
If this sounds like you, apply now!
Qualifications and Requirements
- Applicants must meet the criteria required to obtain Alberta Peace Officer status. This may include:
- Currently possessing a Community Peace Officer (CPO) Level 1 appointment or Alberta Peace Officer (APO 1) appointment.
- Possessing current or recent enforcement experience with the Edmonton Police Service (EPS), Calgary Police Service (CPS), or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
- Minimum of two years of same/similar practical experience.
- A diploma in Law Enforcement will be considered as an asset.
- Familiarity with livestock such as cattle, horses, pigs, sheep, and goats, as well as companion animals.
- Must successfully pass and maintain an RCMP enhanced reliability security clearance as a condition of employment.
- Must have a class 5 driver’s licence provide us with a clean driver’s abstract as a condition of employment.
- Ability to work alone.
- Ability to manage sensitive situations with both mental resilience and emotional intelligence, navigating them with empathy and professionalism.
Working Conditions
- Be able to work a 9-hour, daytime shift, with a 1/2-hour lunch, with a possibility of overtime. Must be able to work weekly on-call rotational schedule.
- Be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- Daily travel throughout their designated jurisdictions throughout the province.
- Willingness to be called out on days off.
- Willingness to attend other peace officers areas when needed.
- Willingness to join committees to help promote and protect animals within Alberta.
If interested, please send a copy of your resume to Human Resources at [email protected].
The Alberta SPCA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects every individual. Our hiring decisions are made without discrimination on the basis of mental disability, physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, age, marital status, family status, or source of income. We strive to create an environment that encourages the contributions of all qualified applicants. All candidates will be considered fairly and equally, and we welcome applications from individuals of every background.