Careers and Volunteers
Join the amazing team at Canadian Kennel Club - a workplace where employees are seen, heard and given the opportunity to reach their highest potential. We boldly strive for excellence in everything we do and have a deep understanding of the benefits dogs bring to Canadian society. We offer numerous employment benefits including competitive wages, a comprehensive healthcare plan along with a caring and supportive work environment.
Canadian Kennel Club welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
CKC Seeks Volunteer for the Appeal Committee
The Board of Directors of the Canadian Kennel Club encourages active participation from the general membership of the Club and requests submissions from interested voting members to fill four (4) positions to serve on the Appeal Committee. The term of the appointment shall be for a period of three (3) years from April 2026 to March 2029 and, the Committee meets virtually one to two (1-2) times per year.
Applications should be received no later than February 2, 2026.
Applicants must be voting members. Voting members are considered those members who are in good standing and who have completed one year of continuous membership in the Club. To be considered, please complete this fillable form. Send your completed form by email to [email protected] with “Appeal Committee” noted in the subject line.
Appeal Committee
The four (4) member committee operates as a quasi-judicial body that adjudicates on matters pertaining to the By-laws, rules, regulations, procedures and policies of the Canadian Kennel Club. Further details regarding the Appeal Committee’s role and authority can be found in Section 15 of the CKC By-laws by clicking on the following link: https://www.ckc.ca/CanadianKennelClub/media/Documents/Bylaws/June-30-2025-By-Laws-EN.pdf
Background in the legal field or some experience working with tribunals due to the quasi-judicial nature of the Committee will be an asset. The Board of Directors has established Candidate Selection Criteria for Discipline and Appeal Committees; please click here for details.
As per the CKC By-laws “no member of the Registration or Appeal Committees or Board of Directors shall be a member and no former member of the Board of Directors is entitled to be a member for a period of two (2) years immediately following the expiration of their term of office. Members of the Appeal Committee may not hold any other position on any other CKC committee or council other than the Chair of the Appeal Committee, who may sit on the Legislation Committee.”
CKC Seeks Volunteer for the Communications Committee
The Board of Directors of the Canadian Kennel Club encourages active participation from the general membership of the Club and requests submissions from interested parties to fill one (1) vacant position to serve on the Communications Committee for the remainder of the three-year term ending March 31, 2027. Please note this committee meets virtually and regularly.
Applications should be received no later than February 2, 2026.
Applicants must be voting members. Voting members are considered those members who are in good standing and who have completed one year of continuous membership in the Club. To be considered, please complete this fillable form. Send your completed form by email to [email protected] with “Communications Committee” noted in the subject line.
Communications Committee
The Communications Committee shall be a committee of six (6) members, two (2) of whom shall be members of the Board and four (4) Board appointed members from the general membership of the Club.
The Committee shall be responsible for:
- Providing input on the communications strategic planning process;
- Identifying CKC’s communications needs and priorities through appropriate consultations; and from time to time, delivering on projects and priorities as specified by the Board, the Committee and staff;
- Assessing and evaluating the delivery of communications periodically against the needs and/or expectations of the CKC membership.
CKC Seeks Volunteers for Replacement Appeal Committee for One Hearing
The Canadian Kennel Club Regulatory Department has received an appeal whereby, the Board of Directors’ have actioned a Replacement Appeal Committee to uphold the impartiality and fairness of the appeal process. This comes as a result of a recusal of some of the current committee members. This Replacement Appeal Committee is for one hearing and is not to be confused with the regular Appeal Committee which is also up for appointment for the next term of 2026-2029.
The Board of Directors of the Canadian Kennel Club is requesting submissions from interested members to fill four (4) positions on the Replacement Appeal Committee. In accordance with CKC By-law 13.9, “the term of office for such replacement members or replacement committee shall be for the period that the committee is required to hear a case, render a decision and provide reasons for decision.” The replacement committee is for one hearing expected to take place in March or April 2026. Providing the appointment of the Committee takes place on February 28, 2026, applicants must be available for a mandatory orientation session on March 17thand to hear the file on the date to be determined.
Applications should be received no later than February 2, 2026.
Applicants must be voting members. Voting members are considered those members who are in good standing and who have completed one year of continuous membership in the Club. To be considered, please complete this fillable form. Send your completed form by email to [email protected] with “Replacement Appeal Committee” noted in the subject line.
Replacement Appeal Committee
The four (4) member committee operates as a quasi-judicial body that adjudicates on matters pertaining to the By-laws, rules, regulations, procedures and policies of the Canadian Kennel Club. Further details regarding the Appeal Committee’s role and authority can be found in Section 15 of the CKC By-laws by clicking on the following link: https://www.ckc.ca/CanadianKennelClub/media/Documents/Bylaws/June-30-2025-By-Laws-EN.pdf
This replacement Appeal Committee will meet virtually to hear one matter on a designated weekend (date to be determined). Your commitment will include thorough preparation for the hearing by reviewing all materials ahead of the hearing, as well as post-hearing work to support decisions and staff administration thereof.
Background in the legal field or some experience working with tribunals due to the quasi-judicial nature of the Committee is an asset. The Board of Directors has established Candidate Selection Criteria for Discipline and Appeal Committees as follows:
(A) Integrity:
(1) avoidance of impropriety and appearance of impropriety
(2) freedom from personal bias
(3) ability to decide issues based on CKC by-laws, policies, rules and the facts without regard to the identity of the parties or counsel, the popularity of the decision, and without concern for or fear of criticism
(4) impartiality of actions
(B) Judicial Temperament:
(1) open-mindedness and a willingness to listen
(2) respect for litigants and their representatives
(3) patience
(4) flexibility
(5) compassion
(6) sensitivity to the rights and concerns of individuals
(C) Knowledge and Understanding of the By-laws & Policies of the CKC:
(1) the issuance of legally sound decisions
(2) understanding of the substantive, procedural, and evidentiary
laws applicable to quasi-judicial bodies
(3) attentiveness to the factual and legal issues before the committee
(4) the proper application of judicial precedents and other appropriate sources of authority
(D) Ability to Communicate:
(1) clarity of rulings and other oral communications
(2) quality of opinions with specific focus on clarity and logic, and the ability to explain clearly the facts of a case and the club precedents at issue
(3) sensitivity to impact of demeanor and other nonverbal communications
(E) Preparation, Attentiveness, Dignity and Control Over Proceedings:
(1) courtesy to all parties and participants
(2) willingness to permit every person legally interested in a proceeding to be heard, unless precluded by law or rules of courts
(F) Punctuality:
(1) devoting appropriate time to all pending matters
(2) discharging administrative responsibilities diligently
(3) where responsibility exists for a calendar, knowledge of the number, age,
and status of pending cases
(4) the prompt disposition of pending matters
(5) meeting commitments on time and according to rules and procedures of the committee
As per the CKC By-laws “no member of the Registration or Appeal Committees or Board of Directors shall be a member and no former member of the Board of Directors is entitled to be a member for a period of two (2) years immediately following the expiration of their term of office. Members of the Replacement Discipline Committee may not hold any other position on any other CKC committee or council.”