Doghouse Program Supervisor

The Langley Animal Protection Society is a registered not-for-profit charity that services the Township of Langley, City of Langley, and surrounding areas. Our mission is to support healthy human-animal connections through leadership, education, programs, and municipal animal control services. Our vision is to see thriving animals, and caring people throughout our service area.

Job Title:

Doghouse Program Supervisor

Salary: $45,000–$60,000 Per Year

Job Status:
Permanent – Full-time

As per LAPS strategic direction, under the direction of the Director of Animal Welfare (the manager), the Doghouse Program Supervisor (the Supervisor) is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operation of the Doghouse Program at the Fraser Valley Institution for Women (FVI) operated by the Correctional Services of Canada (CSC). The Supervisor will participate in pre‑screening for suitability, oversee intake, and ensure high welfare standards for all boarding and daycare dogs.

The Supervisor will supervise inmate participants and provide employment training regarding grooming, dog handling, dog training, husbandry, and client relations.

In addition, the Supervisor will promote the program in the community and provide private and group dog training classes based on positive reinforcement techniques. This will include providing behavior modification plans and supporting guardians to foster a healthy relationship with their dog(s). The Supervisor position interacts and collaborates with all organization levels at both LAPS and CSC.

• Oversee health and welfare of dogs in cooperation with internal stakeholders ensuring compliance with the Canadian Standards of Care for Animal Shelters and the Fear Free Sheltering and Handling Programs.
• Responsible to ensure daily enrichment of dogs to support physical and mental well‑being.
• Promote progressive and evidence‑based welfare enhancements to animal care.
• Conduct onboarding and training of inmate participants to the program, ensuring accurate record keeping and communications.
• Supervise inmate participants and ensure good quality of work, healthy work culture and clean environment.
• Complete pay sheets, weekly work schedules, and related reports.
• Provide escorted temporary absences (ETAs) for inmate to attend Patti Dale Animal Shelter to enrich their employment training.
• Uphold safety and security requirements for CSC and FVI.
• Ensure efficient and smooth operations of the day‑to‑day program. Make recommendations to the Manager to improve systems as needed.
• Conduct tours for clients and other stakeholders and pre‑boarding dog assessments.
• Ensure exceptional customer service for all stakeholders.
• Respond to client inquiry and complete bookings.
• Support the Director in drafting policy and procedures.
• Liaison with FVI staff and report to levels in the appropriate chain of command regarding various communications.
• Provide holiday and leave coverage.
• Respond to emergencies after hours as per rotation.
• Facilitate dog transfer to and from the Doghouse Program.

• Provide dog‑behaviour training one‑on‑one, group lessons and seminars/workshops at LAPS facility, FVI, off‑site locations or by Zoom to help support the human‑animal bond and to allow for pet guardians and their animals to remain together.
• Complete all necessary documentation and ensure excellent customer service.
• Support and attend community events in coordination with other departments.
• Assist with projects that are to create and enhance LAPS and Doghouse support for community animals.

• Maintain, order and pick up supplies.
• Assist with emergencies.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Support and promote the vision and strategic plan of LAPS.
• Ensure positive public relations and customer service practices.
• Ensure compliance with all protocols, procedures, and policies.
• Demonstrate the LAPS Team Values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Adaptability, Connection and Accountability in all decisions and interactions.

• Work is primarily performed at a FVI correctional facility (33344 Kingroad, Abbotsford) where the…