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Animal Protection Officer
3 months ago
Animal Protection Officer (APO)
STATUS:
Permanent; Full-time
Prince George (North Cariboo), BC - Covering the Northern 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 ActConduct 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.
