Animal Services Officer - Milton, Canada - Town of Milton

Town of Milton

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Milton, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Licensing & Enforcement this position is responsible for monitoring compliance of the Town's by-laws related to animal control, noise, licensing and community standards as it relates to domestic species and wildlife.

In addition, this position provides humane capture, handling, transportation and euthanasia of both domestic and wildlife species.

Town of Milton Animal Services Officer's will also be responsible for the enforcement and administration of the Town's Traffic & Parking by-law.

Major Job Responsibilities:

Patrols assigned areas, responds to and documents all inquiries and complaints from the public, law enforcement agencies, or other animal services officers with respect to the enforcement and administration of Animal Control, Clean Yards, Business Licensing and Noise By-laws.

Provides information to the public regarding licensing, vaccinations, rabies control, pet owner responsibilities, spaying, neutering, and adoptions
Preserves public safety by handling and transporting sick, injured, dangerous or deceased domestic and wildlife animals in a safe and humane manner to shelters or veterinarians for impounding, treatment, disposal, or rabies investigation
Cleans, disinfects and maintains uptodate records for municipal vehicles and equipment
Conducts kennel inspections and prepares reports regarding the requirements contained in the Town's business licensing bylaws
Covers after hours "on call" shifts to provide response to emergency calls
Responsible for administrative duties related to program cost recovery

Provides enforcement relating to the Town's Parking Bylaws

Responsible for patrolling onstreet and offstreet parking areas
Monitoring compliance, responding to complaints and requests for enforcement of parking prohibitions
Issues parking infraction notices

Investigates and identifies by-law infractions

Creates, opens and updates electronic investigation files
Provides assistance and information regarding general parking regulations, patrols and enforcement
Provides public information regarding the Town's noise, business licensing and community standards bylaws
Works closely with other municipal departments and Halton Regional Police Service, Burlington Animal Shelter, Halton Regional Health Department and the Milton Fire Department
Investigates livestock claims as an appointed investigator
Issues Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 penalty notices of the Provincial Offences Act
Gathers evidence and obtains necessary documentation for prosecution

Education and Experience:

Certificate/diploma in Police Studies/ Foundations, Law & Security, Justice & Administration or related field
Postsecondary education in Animal Care or Veterinary Technician is preferred
Training related to wildlife and animals living in their natural habitat is preferred
Minimum two years' experience of animal control related experience
Experience interpreting bylaws and provincial legislation pertaining to municipal law enforcement and licensing
Experience related to parking enforcement is preferred
Experience handling injured and deceased wildlife is preferred
Experience confining, securing and transporting live and deceased animals is preferred

Certifications and Designations:

Certified Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or able to obtain Certification within three years
A valid Ontario Driver's License Class G with a satisfactory driving record is required
Satisfactory Criminal Record check is required

Additional Skills:

A valid Ontario Driver's License Class G with a satisfactory driving record is required
Satisfactory Criminal Record check is required
Excellent interpersonal, investigative, detailed report writing and organizational skills
Strong problemsolving skills and proven ability to resolve disputes in a matter that supports a high level of customer service
Knowledge of the Dog Owners Liability Act
Knowledge of the Livestock, Poultry and Honey Bee Protection Act
Knowledge of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act
Knowledge of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act
Knowledge of the Provincial Offences Act (POA) Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 penalty notices as well as evidence collection
Proficient in Windows based software including Word, Outlook, Excel and Amanda and parking control software

Salary Range:
$67,142 - $83,928 (based on a 40-hour work week)