Job Description
Contact at organisation: Jane Thornton, Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind
Phone: +1 613 692 7777
Email: info@guidedogs.ca
Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (GDMI) – Full Time
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind (CGDB)
📍 Manotick, Ontario, Canada (25 minutes from downtown Ottawa)
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind (CGDB) is seeking a full-time Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (GDMI) to join our professional training team at our head office in Manotick, Ontario, Canada.
This opportunity is well suited to experienced international applicants who are interested in working in Canada with a nationally recognized guide dog organization.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Training guide dogs and guide dog/client teams
• Delivering in class and community-based training
• Conducting aftercare and follow up visits across Canada
• Occasionally representing CGDB at related events and outreach activities
• Traveling nationally, including overnight stays when required
All GDMIs are based at our Manotick head office, with clients located throughout across Canada.
Living & Working in Canada
Ottawa is consistently ranked among the most livable cities in the world, offering an excellent quality of life, safety, and access to nature. In your spare time, you can enjoy:
• Hiking, camping, canoeing, skiing, snowboarding, and boating
• A vibrant arts and cultural scene
• Diverse, world-class cuisine representing cultures from around the globe
Manotick offers a welcoming small-community setting within easy reach of a major capital city.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Hold a GDMI qualification recognized by the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF)
• Have a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in the guide dog industry
• Demonstrate strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Possess sound professional knowledge expected of a GDMI, including modern, humane dog training methodologies
• Demonstrate openness to new insights, continuous learning, and professional development
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Hold a valid driver’s license and be comfortable driving in varied environments
Bilingualism (English and French) is considered an asset but is not required.
Contract & Work Authorization
• This position is offered as a renewable three year contract
• Employment is subject to obtaining a valid Canadian work visa
• CGDB is open to considering qualified international applicants who meet all role requirements
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to submit:
• A cover letter, and
• A current résumé/CV
Please email all application materials to:
📧 info@guidedogs.ca
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive, barrier free recruitment and workplace environment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and organizational needs, without regard to race, colour, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in any stage of the recruitment process.
