Animal Care Specialist ACA2

POSITION: Animal Care Specialist - ACA2STATUS: Permanent; Full-Time with benefits SHIFT: 35 hours per week - Tuesday-Saturday 8:30-4:30 with adjustments as needed for : Quesnel BCCLASSIFICATION: Exempt WAGE: 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:To ensure that optimal levels of care are administered to the animals based on the Five Freedoms. Provides primary care and support to all shelter-based animals including feeding and cleaning of kennels socialization of animals and transportation of animals as may be required. Assumes a leadership role in designated area of responsibility through facilitating clear and effective communication of staff and volunteers as it relates to the provision of care and the completion of administrative functions. Some specific duties:To assume a leadership role responsible and accountable for a designated area(s) of the shelter (areas include: dogs cats cruelty investigations). To oversee the activities of the animal care attendants (ACA 1) and volunteers assigned to area of responsibility including ensuring that training has been provided and proper procedures are being assist with the recruitment selection scheduling and management of volunteers in area of responsibility utilizing volunteer squared (V2) or other tracking mechanism where maintain clear communication with staff and volunteers regarding the day-to-day operation and duties/tasks requiring maintain the entire physical plant in a clean sanitary and efficient manner on an ongoing basis and in a collaborative ensure kennels runs and cat cages are kept in a manner that is best suited for the animals health and welfare as per the ShelterSense monitor the health and welfare of the animals through the maintenance of up-to-date kennel cards recording information on whiteboard and daily logs and completing daily welfare maintain animals on a proper diet ensuring daily feeding watering exercise and enrichment. To treat animals humanely with compassion and concern and in a manner consistent with the BC SPCAs five immediately report any health or welfare concerns to the Manager or ensure animals health and well-being are maintained in accordance with the BC SPCA policies and procedures with respect to animal health. This includes the administration of approved medications as specified by the Animal Health Technologist or other authorized shelter staff and ensuring related supplies are re-stocked and ordered as perform welfare and temperament assessments on animals as needed ensuring that all ShelterSense protocols are followed and are consistent with the animals current conduct contractual animal control duties as required (where applicable).To conduct preliminary cruelty investigations and submit a review of findings through Shelter Buddy for continuing investigation act as an ambassador of the BC SPCA at all times and ensure customer and community relations are consistently professional and answer telephones and walk-in inquiries in a courteous manner providing information satisfactory to the needs of the perform reception duties including greeting members of the public answering telephones responding to emails promptly entering information in Shelter Buddy uploading photos filing and cash-out assist with adoptions redemptions and intake of animals including reviewing lost and found book and adoption ensure all procedures for receiving licensing or adopting all animals are conducted according to procedure and meet the needs of customers. To assesses suitability of potential animal adoptive customers for the purposes of best possible match between adopter 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 review inventory of all shelter supplies including but not limited to: food blankets towels personal protective equipment cages crates etc. to ensure that supplies are ordered as needed and prior to running ensure the security of the building when entering and exiting by ensuring all doors and gates are locked when operate the Animal Centre vehicle(s) as needed including transporting animals to and from the veterinarian clinic(s) and ensure proper cleanliness and maintenance of the vehicleTo work together and collaboratively with other staff and volunteers to benefit and enhance the health and welfare of shelter animals and create a harmonious team regularly participate 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 perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications you need to have:High School Diploma or equivalentValid Class N or 5 BC Drivers License and drivers abstractA sound knowledge of animals their breeds characteristics and common diseases Previous kennel or animal care experience will be considered an assetDemonstrable interest in all aspects of animal welfareMust be able to work with other staff volunteers and the public in a positive practical manner and be able to work with minimum supervisionAbility to prioritize demands on timeMust possess excellent verbal written and organizational skillsBasic computer skills sufficient to deal effectively with the necessary front desk duties including answering emails and updating animal recordsPosition 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 dutiesMinimum of one year animal care experience with the BC SPCA or related agency 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 are committed to a transparent human-led hiring process. While we use technology to support application management applications are not screened scored or ranked by AI systems. All hiring decisions are made by human hiring managers based on skills experience and alignment with the organizational 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