Animal Control Officer

POSITION: Animal Control OfficerSTATUS: On-Call; Casual SHIFT: Various ShiftsLOCATION: Castlegar BCCLASSIFICATION: ExemptWAGE: Hourly CLOSING DATE: Open Until FilledWe welcome diversity value differences and foster inclusion in our employment out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading ourFoundational Principleson our website. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission vision and BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team in an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference! Please read below for additional details and let us know if you have the skills and experience we are looking for by submitting your 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 addition this position also gives support to other team members as required. These priorities may vary between locations and 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. Provides exceptional customer service to internal stakeholders and the with training and mentoring of other guidance and direction to volunteers as colleagues when they are in need including being proactive in identifying ways to collaborate with them to meet or exceed operational 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 illnessOther duties as 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. Conducts routine patrols of assigned areas (e.g. parks).Issues dog licenses to members of the public collects payment and issues animal transport duties 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 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 to other calls and completing other related duties as 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; andRecord-keepingValid BC class 5 drivers license in good standing and drivers abstractAbility to reduce risk by making decisions in the field that ensure public and personal safetyAbility to multi-task various priority tasksAbility to prepare and present evidence and to conduce oneself professionally in courtKnowledge of the care and handling of animals; able to successfully manipulate the equipment used in animal handlingAbility to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructionsAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writingAbility to meet the public in a diplomatic tactful and discreet manner and to establish and maintain good relationships with stakeholdersPhysical ability to lift pull and push heavy objects as well as handle aggressive animalsSound knowledge of animals their breeds characteristics and more common diseasesAbility to work co-operatively as a team player and demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skillsBasic computer skills sufficient to deal effectively with the necessary front office routinesAbility to prioritize demands on time and work with limited supervisionPhilosophical harmony with the vision mission and strategic directions of the BC to apply:If you are interested in joining our team and are legally entitled to work in Canada we would like to hear from you. Click on apply now or use the link to apply thank you for your interest in the BC SPCA however; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please. The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BNRR0001