Animal Protection Officer 1

POSITION: Animal Protection Officer 1STATUS: On-Call; CasualSHIFT: Various ShiftsLOCATION: Vancouver BC - anywhere covering the Lower Mainland Fraser Valley RegionCLASSIFICATION: CUPE 1622 WAGE: Hourly CLOSING DATE: Open Until FilledAbout the Position:This position conducts investigations and conducts himself or herself at all times in accordance with BC SPCA policies protocols regulations and guidelines. Must be a Special Provincial Constable (SPC) or meet the criteria for appointment. Some specific duties:To conduct or cause to be conducted investigations into complaints of animal abuse. To ensure that all complaints are properly and promptly investigated and that all actions taken are recorded in sufficient carry out cruelty investigations in an objective effective and diplomatic manner. To ensure that all records and statistics are kept in conformance with Society and Branch policies and provide such records as required. To protect the welfare of all animals and enforce all federal provincial and municipal laws and regulations relevant to the position. To carry out inspections of any establishment where animals are kept for sale hire or entertainment during the normal business hours of those establishments to determine if an animal is in respond to calls in an effective efficient and caring give due regard in dealing with all animal related calls to minimize the degree of suffering and reduce the chance of further injury to the animal as well as ensure personal and public safety. To respond to situations using knowledge of animal behaviour animal handling techniques and proper use of rescue offer expertise to assist all statutory authorities as take custody of animals that are at large and in distress abandoned or apparently ownerless. To prepare notices of disposition in accordance with the PCA Act and BC SPCA make decisions with respect to the determination of critical distress in accordance with the PCA authorize the euthanasia of animal determined to be in critical investigate complaints to determine if an animal is in distress and take action necessary pursuant to the PCA Act to relieve that animals gather evidence of an offence pursuant to the PCA Act Criminal Code (as applicable to level of SPC) and any other legislation or regulation pertaining to the prevention of cruelty to take any action necessary to ensure compliance with Federal or Provincial legislation or regulations pertaining to the keeping care or prevention of cruelty to ensure all reports are submitted on time to the Senior Animal Protection Officer or Senior Manager Cruelty act as an ambassador of the BC SPCA and ensure customer and community relations are consistently professional and support and implement BCSPCA provincial initiatives and adhere to all operational policies and assist in local and provincial fund-raising work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its ensure the security of the building when entering and exiting by ensuring all doors and gates are locked when operate maintain and sanitize the SPCAs vehicles and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner. To willingly help co-ordinate the supporting work of volunteers in the spirit that we all work together for the benefit of all work together and collaboratively with other staff and volunteers for the purposes of creating a harmonious team environment and to enhance team participates in meetings with other members of staff to share ideas and suggestions designed to improve the enjoyment of working for the BCSPCA and to increase its treat the animals humanely with compassion and concern and transmit these values to others both on and off the provide support services in the field of animal husbandry as requested. To respond promptly to such other calls as may be directed by the perform other duties as required. Qualifications you need to have:High school diploma or equivalent Post-secondary education preferredSuccessful completion or willingness to compete the nine (9) Justice Institute of BC courses as required by Police Service; or to Investigative Skills and Processes - INVE 1003Report Writing for Professional Investigators - INVE 1005 Application for and Execution of Search Warrants - INVE 1006Introduction to Criminal Law - INVE 1001 Introduction to Administrative Law - INVE 1002Enhanced Investigative Interviewing- INVE 1004Testifying in Legal Proceedings/Hearings - INVE 1008 Investigative File Case Management - INVE 1010 Tactical Communications - options:Verbal Judo (offered by the C&E Secretariat)CRES-1717 De-escalating Hostility CRES-1100 Foundations of Collaborative Conflict Resolution12 months to successfully complete the above courses paid by the BC SPCALaw enforcement experience is an assetGenuine compassion for animals and sound knowledge of the Five Freedoms and related animal welfare standardsDemonstrated knowledge of federal provincial and municipal laws and regulationsProficiency in animal husbandry and handlingDemonstrated ability to organize work meet priorities and work within a demanding work schedule with minimal communication skills and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders at all levels in a positive mannerDemonstrated negotiation and mediation skillsStrong customer service interpersonal and presentation skillsPosition is physically demanding and includes heavy lifting pushing and pulling which requires an individual with the ability to maintain a level of fitness and endurance to fulfill the required dutiesExcellent Computer skills; proficient in Excel Word & OutlookAbility to regularly travel throughout the assigned region and Province as necessary. Valid BC Class N or 5 drivers license and drivers abstractCriminal Record Check Animal Protection Services work is considered high-risk for potential psychological health and safety hazards. To ensure prospective employees are suited to reasonably handle the psychological demands involved in APS work finalist candidates are required to complete a psychological assessment conducted by a 3rd party provider. Philosophical harmony with the vision mission and strategic directions of the BC SPCA