Job title: Hourly paid teacher - Animal-Assisted Therapy Program
Course title: Animal-Assisted Therapy Techniques and Client Care
Work location: Champlain College Saint-Lambert, QC
Sector: Continuing Education
Discipline: Special Education
Course number: 351-A34-LA
Course type: Theory
Number of hours: 60 hours
Salary range: $99.09 - $138.27 per hour (according to years of schooling and experience)
Duration of contract: November 14, 2026, to February 20, 2027
Posting period: 2026-07-06 to 2026-07-24 23:59
DESCRIPTION
The Continuing Education Department of Champlain College Saint-Lambert requires the services of an HOURLY INSTRUCTOR to teach the course ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY TECHNIQUES AND CLIENT CARE (351-A34-LA).
This course explores ethical and professional issues and standards in the field of zootherapy. It examines the scope of intervention, analyzing client needs, and situating zootherapy within broader professional contexts. Topics include ethical conduct, implementing a zootherapy program, safe work practices, and developing personalized intervention action plans.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field (psychology, counseling, social work, occupational therapy, or physical therapy) and work experience in client assessment and intervention planning. Must have experience with animals (work or volunteer in animal shelters, veterinary clinics, stables, or therapy programs). Must have professional experience in providing animal-assisted therapy interventions and program implementation. Professional certification in animal-assisted therapy is an asset. Must have knowledge of ethical practices and professional standards in intervention settings. Teaching experience within a similar program is an asset. This course is taught in English; proficiency in English is required.
Champlain College Saint-Lambert, a constituent college of Champlain Regional College, hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusiveness within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Tuesdays
6:00 -9:00 pm
(Dec. 15; February 9)
Tuesdays
6:00 -9:30 pm
(Nov. 24; Dec. 8 ONLY)
Saturdays
9 am - 4:00 pm
(November 14 ONLY)
Saturdays
9 am - 4:30 pm
(December 5 & February 20 ONLY)
Saturdays
9 am - 5:00 pm
(December 12; Jan. 9 & 16; Feb. 6 ONLY)
Up to two (2) Saturday classes per month may be held in person; the remaining classes will be delivered online/at a distance. The specific in-person dates will be determined in collaboration with the hired instructor. Selected candidates must have the ability to deliver a course online.
The schedule and course dates may change based on the needs of the program.
COMMENTS
This course is taught in English. The selected incumbent will be required to work in English.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note that a cover letter and CV is required with your application.
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Champlain College Saint-Lambert, a constituent college of Champlain Regional College, hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusiveness within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.