Animal Control Officer - Maple Ridge, Canada - BCSPCA
Description
If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you.
The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:POSITION:
Animal Control Officer 2
STATUS:
Permanent; Full-Time
SHIFT: 35 Hours per week
LOCATION:
Maple Ridge
CLASSIFICATION:
CUPE 1622
WAGE:
$26.59 per hour
CLOSING DATE:
Internally: March 30, 2023 (Midnight EST) - Externally: Open Until Filled
About the Position:
The position calls for an effective communicator that can handle difficult discussions and provide conflict resolution with diplomacy. The officer will enforce applicable municipal bylaws and provincial laws/regulations within the City of Maple Ridge.
This includes investigating complaints regarding animal related bylaw violations such as aggressive, stray or barking dogs and animal cruelty complaints.
Ensuring a focus on animal welfare, public safety, and enhancing the human-animal bond through education, this position ensures all complaints are concluded to the satisfaction of the Maple Ridge Animal Centre Manager.
Some specific duties:
- 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 public.
- Assists with training and mentoring of other staff.
- Provides guidance and direction to volunteers as requested.
- Assists colleagues when they are in need, including being proactive in identifying ways to collaborate
- Ensures that safe work practices are implemented as per the BC SPCA Health and Safety protocols
- Other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities in the Field include:
- Investigate and resolve animal bylawrelated complaints as per municipal contract(s) and in keeping with BC SPCA policy/procedure/standards.
- Conduct routine patrols of assigned areas (e.g. parks).
- Providing education to the public about responsible pet guardianship and animal welfare; and
- Issuing offense notices, tickets, or warnings as necessary.
- Issuing dog licenses to members of the public, collecting payment and issuing receipt.
- Following up on issues related to unlicensed dogs.
- Complete animal transport duties including
- Ensure 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 offences.
- Work 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 community.
- Responding to other calls and completing other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications you need to have:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Class N or 5 BC Drivers' License and driver's abstract
- Demonstrable interest in all aspects of animal welfare and animal handling skills
- A sound knowledge of animals, their breeds, behaviour and more common diseases
- Two years' practical experience or equivalent
- Completion of Bylaw Level 1 at the Justice Institute is preferred
- Completion of Animal Control Level 1 at Langara College is an asset
- Knowledge of the geography of the City of Maple Ridge
- Demonstrated ability to organize work, meet priorities and to work within a demanding work schedules with mínimal supervision (Effective Time Management)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders at all levels in a positive manner
- Ability to keep information confidential
- Demonstrated ability in stress management
- Ability to work cooperatively as a team player and demonstrate welldeveloped interpersonal skills
- Strong computer skills; proficient in MS Word and Outlook
- Position 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 duties.
- Ability to work weekends on a flexible schedule
- Criminal Record Check
How to apply:
The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BN RR0001
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