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 and, the Committee meets virtually one to two (1-2) times per year.
Applications should be received no later than January 27, 2023.
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 ed@ckc.ca 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/301-01-05WEB2022.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.”