About the Role

The Operations Manager manages day-to-day operations including HR, finance, administration and compliance, operational reporting, and technology and data security. Reports to the Executive Director. Start date: Monday, 4 January 2027.

Responsibilities

• HR: project-manage recruitment, manage HR systems and employee programmes, conduct onboarding/offboarding, coordinate volunteers, supervise Operations Coordinator
• Finance: liaise with accounting services, manage accounts receivable, coordinate quarterly financial reviews and annual budgeting, submit bi-weekly payroll
• Administration & Compliance: prepare contracts, maintain Corporations Canada compliance, manage trademarks, maintain the WA storefront, manage general inbox
• Operational Reporting: manage KPI tracking, create and maintain dashboards, improve reporting efficiency
• Technology & Security: evaluate and implement new tools and AI integrations, coordinate insurance, administer Google Workspace and Asana, manage cybersecurity operations

Requirements

• 5+ years managing financial workflows (budgeting, invoicing, expense tracking)
• Solid understanding of Canadian accounting concepts
• Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and Asana
• Strong values alignment with We Animals’ mission (ending the use of animals by humans)
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

Salary & Benefits

• $75,000–$80,000 CAD, 40 hours/week
• 3 weeks’ paid vacation + extended holiday closure
• Benefits package and remote work stipend
• Professional development allowance

About the Organisation

As the world’s leading animal photojournalism agency, We Animals (WA) advocates for animals through photojournalism. Our global investigations and stories expose our complex relationships with animals, create ethical and cultural shifts in society, and empower human capacity for compassion and change. To support our mission, we investigate industries, mentor photographers, operate a stock site to share our visual content, and engage with media and NGO partners to shift attitudes, industries, and policy.