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 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 Replacement Appeal Committee is for one hearing expected to be heard in June or July 2026.
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 June or July 2026. Providing the appointment of the Committee takes place on May 5, 2026, applicants must be available for a mandatory orientation session on May 26th and, to hear the file on the date to be determined.
Applications should be received no later than 5pm ET on May 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.”
CKC Seeks Volunteers for the Advocacy Committee
The Board of Directors of the Canadian Kennel Club encourages active membership participation and is requesting submissions from interested members to fill four (4) vacant positions to serve on the Advocacy Committee representing a voice for British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Quebec and Prince Edward Island. Representation will be for the remainder of the 2024-2026 term.
Applications should be received no later than May 8, 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 “Advocacy Committee” noted in the subject line.
Advocacy Committee
The Advocacy Committee’s mandate is to further the CKC’s position concerning animal advocacy issues and the role of purebred dogs, dogs, breeders, and dog ownership at the municipal, provincial, and national level, and to advise the Board on all such issues.
The Committee is comprised of one board liaison and ten (10) CKC members representing each province who serve as CKC Legislative Liaisons. Eligibility to serve on the Advocacy Committee will require backgrounds in any of the following areas: legal, government lobbying/politics, marketing/communications, media/PR, animal welfare and experience working with volunteers on advocacy initiatives.
Role of CKC’s Advocacy Committee
The Advocacy Committee serves to advance the goals and strategic advocacy priorities outlined in CKC’s national advocacy strategy to:
- Establish CKC as a credible authority on all dog-related matters.
- Assist CKC in building positive and sustainable relationships with governments and industry stakeholders.
- Enable CKC to influence existing and future legislation/regulations (Government/veterinary) related to canine health and wellbeing.
Primary responsibilities of committee members include:
- Working with CKC staff to support CKC’s national advocacy strategy with a focus on board approved advocacy priorities and aligning with established key messages and position statements.
- Learning and assisting in the development of new or improved advocacy position statements, policy briefs, etc., as well as membership engagement and communications re: advocacy developments.
- Providing strategic advice and input on new and potential legislation impacting purebred dogs and CKC members.
- Advising on the development of the volunteer advocacy committee model.
- Sharing best practices and providing feedback on initiatives impacting advocacy from cross-functional CKC committees and external stakeholders.
- Learning and remaining committed to CKC advocacy priorities, positions, and key messages.
- Undergoing training to support public relations, media and/or government work and other committee activities.
- Participating in national and provincial volunteer advocacy activities and events as a CKC Ambassadors, including communicating with MPPs, meeting with government representatives with CKC.
- Serving as subject-matter experts on strategic advocacy priorities where appropriate and identifying other members as advocates, experts and/or ambassadors.
- Identifying other responsibilities that would advance CKC’s strategic advocacy priorities and the goals and objectives established by CKC and the Advocacy Committee.
CKC Seeks Volunteer for the Event Officiating 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 members to fill one (1) vacancy to serve as the Field Events position for the Event Officiating Committee. Representation will be for the remainder of the 2024-2026 term.
Applications should be received no later than May 8, 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 “Event Officiating Committee” noted in the subject line.
Event Officiating Committee
The Event Officiating Committee shall be a committee of five (5) CKC members. To the extent feasible, two (2) of the members shall be from Conformation, one (1) shall be from Obedience, one (1) shall be from Performance Events, and one (1) shall be from Field Events.
The committee shall be responsible for making recommendations to the Board in the development of Policy Guidelines and/or Programs as authorized by the Board of Directors related to the training and accreditation of judges and event officials for all disciplines or as the Board may direct.
CKC Seeks Volunteer for the IT Steering Committee
The Board of Directors of the Canadian Kennel Club encourages active membership participation and is requesting submissions from interested members to fill one (1) vacant position to serve on the IT Steering Committee for the remainder of the 2024-2026 term.
Applications should be received no later than May 8, 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 “IT Steering Committee” noted in the subject line.
IT Steering Committee
The IT Steering Committee shall be a committee of five (5) members, one (1) of whom shall be a member of the Board, three (3) of whom shall be Canadian Kennel Club members with a background in IT, IT governance and/or project management, and one (1) of whom shall be a member of the Audit Committee.
The Committee shall be responsible for advising, reviewing and approving IT strategic plans and overseeing major initiatives. The IT Steering Committee is a foundational practice for IT governance. Areas include:
- IT strategic review
- IT service levels
- IT availability, capacity and continuity management
- Information security
- Change management
- Release and deployment
- Incident management
- Access management and other areas as appropriate
Please note, this Committee meets on a regular basis through a virtual platform.
CKC Seeks Volunteer for the Ad Hoc Brachycephalic Breeds Advocacy 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 for the Ad Hoc Brachycephalic Breeds Advocacy Committee for the remainder of the 2024-2026 term.
Applications should be received no later than May 8, 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 “Brachycephalic Breeds Advocacy Committee” noted in the subject line.
Ad Hoc Brachycephalic Breeds Advocacy Committee
The Brachycephalic Breeds Advocacy Committee shall consist of five (5) members, at least one (1) of whom shall be a member of the CKC Board, one (1) of whom shall be from the Genetics and Medical Committee. The Committee shall be responsible for the ongoing education and advocacy of all Brachycephalic breeds, reporting regularly to the Board with respect to its deliberations, findings and recommendations for the preservation of these breeds.