Animal Welfare Officer

POSITION: Animal Welfare OfficerSTATUS: Temporary; Full-Time with benefits (potential to become permanent after 1 year pending completion of requirements)SHIFT:35 Hours per week - May be required to travel overnight up to 25% of the time sometimes at little noticeLOCATION:Based in Williams Lake or Quesnel or 100 Mile House BC - Covering the Cariboo Region CLASSIFICATION: Exempt WAGE: Salaried 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:Reporting to the Regional Manager Animal Protection this position responds to concerns and complaints of animal cruelty within the assigned geographic area. This includes conducting investigations in accordance with federal provincial and municipal legislation and following BC SPCA policies protocols regulations and the Article: The frontline for animals: Why becoming a BC SPCA Animal Protection Officer might be the career for youSome specific duties:Conduct or cause to be conducted investigations into complaints of animal cruelty. This includes but is not limited to:Attending to all complaints following legislative requirements and BC SPCA policies protocols regulations and guidelines;Responding to situations using knowledge of animal behaviour animal handling techniques and proper use of rescue equipment to minimize the degree of suffering;Taking all necessary precautions to ensure personal and public safety; Ensuring complains are promptly and properly investigated;Determining if an animal is in critical distress and taking action necessary pursuant to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act to relieve that animals distress including authorizing euthanasia;Gathering evidence of an offence pursuant to the PCA Act Criminal Code and any other legislation or regulation pertaining to the prevention of cruelty to all actions taken in the appropriate software systemsEnsure that all records and statistics are kept in conformance with BC SPCA and Branch policies and provide such records and/or reports in a timely manner upon 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 expertise to assist all statutory authorities as custody of animals that are at large and in distress abandoned or apparently notices of disposition in accordance with the PCA Act and BC SPCA the Regional Manager Cruelty Investigations with applications to the Justice of the Peace for search warrants in accordance with the PCA Act Offence Act and Criminal as any action necessary to ensure compliance with Federal or Provincial legislation or regulations pertaining to the keeping care or prevention of cruelty to as an ambassador of the BC SPCA and ensure customer and community relations are consistently professional and collaboratively with other staff and volunteers support and implement BC SPCA provincial initiatives and adhere to BC SPCA policies and all requirements regarding health and safety; this assist in local and provincial fund-raising initiatives as perform other duties as required. Qualifications you need to have:Must be 19 years of age or olderValid Class N or 5 BC Drivers License and drivers abstractPost-secondary education in a related field or a combination of education and experience acceptable to the employerWilling to complete in progress or completion of nine (9) Justice Institute of BC courses as required by Police Service; or equivalent are considered an asset:Introduction 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 ResolutionLearn more at the JIBC Animal Protection Officer Career PathEffectively use computer software including Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and databasesDemonstrated knowledge of federal provincial and municipal laws and regulations regarding animals animal welfare and related activitiesAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionSuperior communication and organizational skillsDemonstrated ability to work effectively in high-pressure situations and diffuse conflictAbility to explain complex concepts to those who are not subject matter expertsClear criminal record checkAbility to attend training and qualify as a Special Provincial Constable within one yearAnimal 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 SPCABenefits:Three weeks vacation plus twelve sick days. Competitive extended health benefits (dental vision life insurance LTD and AD&D) on the 1st of the 4th month of employmentEligible for JIBC professional courses paid for by the BC SPCA Positive workplace culture of collaboration innovation and respect. How 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