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    Animal Protection Officer - Castlegar, BC, Canada - The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA)

    The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA)
    The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) Castlegar, BC, Canada

    1 week ago

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    The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:
    Animal Protection Officer (APO)


    STATUS:
    Permanent; Full-time
    Castlegar (West Kootenay), BC - Covering the West Kootenay Region-extensive and overnight travel, often at little to no notice, will be required- Travels 50% of the time
    We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading our Foundational Principles on our website. The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC.

    This position will ensure the prompt and effective investigation of animal cruelty complaints, enforce animal cruelty legislation, treat animals humanely, with compassion and concern, and represent the BC SPCA in all matters relating to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

    The APO is expected to carry out the full range of duties of an Animal Protection Officer relating to all Federal, and Provincial laws relevant to animals as may from time to time be agreed with those levels of government and to act at all times with good humor and compassion, portraying the image of the Society as an understanding body of individuals concerned with the welfare of each and every individual animal and with the feelings of the owners.

    To act as an Animal Protection Officer as defined in the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act
    Conduct or cause to be conducted, investigations into complaints of cruelty to animals.
    Shall ensure that all complaints are properly and promptly investigated and that all actions taken are recorded in sufficient detail
    To protect the welfare of all animals and the safety of the public and enforce all federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations
    To carry out 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 distress
    To give due regard, in dealing with all animal related calls, to:
    minimize the degree of suffering and reduce the chance of further injury to the animal, personal safety as well as the safety of the public
    To respond to situations using knowledge of animal behaviour, animal handling techniques and proper use of rescue equipment
    Take custody of animals that are straying at large, abandoned or apparently ownerless
    Prepare Notices of Disposition in accordance with the PCA Act and BC SPCA policies
    May authorize the euthanasia of an animal determined to be in critical distress
    Investigate complaints to determine if an animal is in distress, and take whatever action necessary pursuant to the PCA Act to relieve that animal's distress
    Gather evidence to assist in the proving of elements of an offence pursuant to the PCA Act, Criminal Code and any other legislation or regulation pertaining to the prevention of cruelty to animals
    Take any action necessary to ensure compliance with Federal or Provincial legislation or regulations pertaining to the keeping, care or prevention of cruelty to animals
    Prepare Reports to Crown Counsel or other reports in the performance of their duties
    Must meet qualifications in order to be appointed as Animal Protection Officer*
    Introduction to Animal Cruelty Investigations
    Report Writing for Professional Investigators
    Law enforcement experience is an asset
    Must have genuine compassion for animals and sound knowledge of the Five Freedoms and related animal welfare standards
    Demonstrated knowledge of federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations
    Proficiency in animal husbandry and handling
    Valid BC Class N or 5 driver's license and driver's abstract
    Animal Protection Services work is considered high-risk for potential psychological health and safety hazards. No telephone calls, please.
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