Animal Control Officer

4 weeks ago


Hamilton, Canada City of Hamilton Full time

**About the City of Hamilton**

**Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason**

**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 20194

Animal Control Officer (Periodic)
Planning & Economic Development
Licensing & ByLaw Services
247 Dartnall Road

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: All upcoming part-time vacancies for the period of February 23, 2023 - August 23, 2023

UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Inside

HOURS Of WORK: Up to 25.00 per week
- GRADE: I
- SALARY/HOUR: $33.072 - $37.582 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Permanent

Job Description ID #: 5061

**Vaccine Verification - **As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

Reporting to the Supervisor, Municipal Law Enforcement is responsible for the enforcement of Municipal and Provincial animal control by-laws. Receives, investigates, reviews and resolves complaints.

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Investigate and enforce Municipal By-laws under Parts I and III of the Provincial Offences Act, respecting dog control and licensing, animal control and various parks regulations.

Investigate and resolve animal related complaints.

Gather evidence and prepare written reports for pending court cases.

Prepare notes and gather evidence to support charges.

Attend at court regarding by-law enforcement.

Provide routine patrolling of districts.

Enforce provisions of the Dog Owners Liability Act.

Issue warnings, orders to comply, notices of offence and summonses to appear.

Receive and resolve all complaints respecting stray, domestic and wildlife, including the impounding of healthy animals and removal of injured and dead animals from municipal property, highways and private lands and the investigation of animal attack complaints.

Rescue animals in distress or at risk and take custody of animals being surrendered by their owners.

Issue dog licences as required.

Pick up injured or sick animals and transport to veterinarian if necessary.

Assist Police, Fire, Community Services, SPCA Cruelty Investigators and local Veterinarians as required.

Report suspected child abuse to the Children's Aid Society.

Return impounded animals to owners or to shelter.

Complete animal control reports.

Complete vehicle operating reports.

Input information of all animals brought to the shelter into the database.

Prepare daily officer reports.

Perform general shelter duties as required.

Cadaver removal (if applicable).

Mediate neighbourhood disputes, utilizing a public relations/education model.

Investigate the destruction of livestock and determine the cause of death as a Livestock Valuer.

Perform emergency euthanasia on both domestic animals and wildlife.

Perform routine maintenance on animal control vehicles and equipment. Maintain a clean vehicle and equipment while on duty.

Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Previous bylaw enforcement experience normally acquired by a combination of education and related work experience.
- Previous relevant work experience handling / dealing with animals (all types and breeds).
- Demonstrated ability to investigate infractions and to make sound decisions whether to issue courtesy warnings or notices where by-laws have been breached.
- Knowledge of Provincial Offences Act respecting Animal Control and Licensing.
- Ability to lift loads up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to engage and apprehend potentially dangerous animals including dogs, snakes, bats.
- Must experience no allergic reactions to animals.
- Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
- Demonstrate good driving habits with a clean driving record.
- Experience in a computerized environment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and database software. Able to input, retrieve and manipulate data at an acceptable speed.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct investigations.
- Demonstrate



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