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Animal Control Officer

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637 114 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3A1, Canada
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POSITION:                 Animal Control Officer STATUS:                    Temporary; Full-Time -until Dec. 1, 2026.  SHIFT:                        35 hours per week LOCATION:                Dawson Creek, BC CLASSIFICATION:    Exempt            WAGE:                       Hourly                                                  CLOSING DATE:       Open Until Filled   About the Position:   The Animal Control Officer (ACO) is primarily responsible for enforcing municipal bylaws as per the municipal contracts in the assigned area. The ACO is to ensure public (people and animal) safety and improve the welfare of animals through education of BC SPCA animal management best practices and protocols.  In addition, this position also gives support to other team members as required.  These priorities may vary between locations and shifts.   Some specific duties:   General Responsibilities:

Treats all animals humanely, with compassion and concern, and upholding these values both on and off the job.  Following BC SPCA standards, policies, and protocols at all times to ensure animal health and welfare.  This includes, but is not limited to:

Using low stress animal handling techniques; Using Fear Free practices; Observing and reporting on animals’ mental and physical health and welfare; Administering medications as specified by authorized BC SPCA staff and community veterinarians; Transporting animals to and/or from BC SPCA locations; Operating, maintaining, and sanitizing the BC SPCA’s vehicle and related equipment safely and efficiently; and Providing support services in the area of animal husbandry as required.

Provides exceptional customer service to internal stakeholders and the public.

Models appropriate care and concern for animals and humans alike and representing the BC SPCA in a professional way; Ensures complaints from the public are handled thoughtfully and when needs are outside of our responsibility, are transferred to the appropriate authority as expeditiously as possible; and Ensures inquiries/requests from internal and external stakeholders are addressed in an effective, efficient, and caring manner.

Assists with training and mentoring of other staff. Provides guidance and direction to volunteers as requested. Assists colleagues when they are in need, including being proactive in identifying ways to collaborate with them to meet or exceed operational requirements.

Regularly participates in meetings with other members of the staff to share ideas and increase productivity When required, assists other BC SPCA staff in their duties, as assigned

Ensures that safe work practices are implemented as per the BC SPCA Health and Safety protocols and are being carried out to protect staff, volunteers and animals from injury and/or illness Other duties as assigned.

  Responsibilities in the Field include:

Investigates and resolves animal bylaw-related complaints as per municipal contract(s) and in keeping with BC SPCA policy/procedure/standards.  This includes:

All complaints related to nuisance animals (e.g. noise, animals at large, and dogs not leashed) as applicable to the contract; Complaints of animals that pose a threat to the safety of the public – ensuring the appropriate investigations are completed as per best practice and in adherence to your legal authority; Ensure safe capture, containment, and transport of animals (including dangerous animals) as required; Reports of animals in distress (e.g. dogs in hot cars) – conducting  investigation, collecting information/evidence, and forwarding when necessary to a Provincial Constable, or RCMP if required; Issuing bylaw warning notices, bylaw infraction tickets for offences, notices to comply, court orders, and requests for warrants as required; follow up to ensure compliance; Give evidence in court related to prosecutions for bylaw violations; swears information, services summons and subpoenas; and Exercise some discretion in enforcing the bylaw regulations and make field decisions as to the disposition of complaints.

Conducts routine patrols of assigned areas (e.g. parks).

Providing education to the public about responsible pet guardianship and animal welfare; and Issuing offense notices, tickets, or warnings as necessary.

Issues dog licenses to members of the public, collects payment and issues receipt.

Following up on issues related to unlicensed dogs.

Completes animal transport duties including:

Driving animal control vehicle in conducting work Picking up injured, sick, and aggressive/potentially dangerous animals of various species and transporting to a veterinarian or animal shelter; Impounding stray animals of various species; and Picking up and/or arranging for removal of deceased animals of various species.

Ensures all records related to any and all of the above duties are kept up to date, including documenting pertinent information, completing required forms and reports, including those that may be used in the prosecution of offences. Works collaboratively with other stakeholders such as government representatives, police, special provincial constables, and other enforcement agencies to ensure animal welfare and public safety in the community. Responds to other calls and completing other related duties as assigned.

    Qualifications you need to have:  

Grade 12 education, Completion of Bylaw Level 1, completion of Langara College Animal Control Course and 1-2 years’ related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the employer.  Related experience includes, but is not limited to:

Working hands-on with animals in a veterinary clinic, animal care facility, animal control setting, or other care/training facility; Managing and diffusing conflict; and Record-keeping

Valid BC class 5 driver’s license in good standing Ability to reduce risk by making decisions in the field that ensure public and personal safety Ability to multi-task various priority tasks Ability to prepare and present evidence and to conduce oneself professionally in court Knowledge of the care and handling of animals; able to successfully manipulate the equipment used in animal handling Ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing Ability to meet the public in a diplomatic, tactful and discreet manner and to establish and maintain good relationships with stakeholders Physical ability to lift, pull, and push heavy objects as well as handle aggressive animals Sound knowledge of animals, their breeds, characteristics, and more common diseases Ability to work co-operatively as a team player and demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills Basic computer skills sufficient to deal effectively with the necessary front office routines Ability to prioritize demands on time and work with limited supervision Philosophical harmony with the vision, mission and strategic directions of the BC SPCA.

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