Animal Health Canada engages expertise to address important topics such as animal welfare, emerging diseases, animal health surveillance, antimicrobial use and resistance, and the emerging theme of “one welfare”. Along with its divisions, AHC leads the initiation of projects to address animal health and welfare stakeholder needs in Canada.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Executive Director, Animal Health Canada
Remote position based in Canada

There are only a handful of positions where the incumbent directly influences Canada’s response to the most significant animal health and welfare challenges. The Executive Director, Animal Health Canada, is one of those.

Animal Health Canada is a not-for-profit corporation that brings together leaders from the public and private sectors to identify and address foreign animal disease, disease surveillance needs, antimicrobial resistance, and farmed animal welfare.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished leader with significant experience in the livestock or poultry sectors. The ability to utilize excellent communication and interpersonal skills to quickly establish and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders is an essential requirement.

The Executive Director integrates complex information to define a clear vision and strategy and develop the tactics required to ensure their effective implementation.

The ability to effectively work in both official languages will be an important consideration.

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Applications must be received by July 15, 2025

For more information, interested candidates are encouraged to contact John Ross by email: ed@animalhealthcanada.ca.