Officer, Animal Control

5 months ago

Burlington, Canada City of Burlington, Ontario Full time

**Description**:
**Working for the City of Burlington**

A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you’ll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors, and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.

We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.

**Location**

**Position Overview**

This position is responsible for enforcing Municipal Animal Control By-Laws (Parts I and III of the Provincial Offences Act) as well as the provincial Dog Owners’ Liability Act (DOLA) legislation through: regular patrols of districts/parks, investigation/resolution of complaints made by the public, responding to emergencies and the sale of dog licences.

**Responsibilities**

Key responsibilities of this position include:

- Investigates and resolves complaints for domestic animals made by the public in response to municipal animal control by-laws and Dog Owners’ Liability Act (DOLA) including animal attack complaints.
- Issues warnings and Parts I and III of the Provincial Offences Act (POA).
- Participates in public relations activities, including educating the public on current municipal animal control by-laws, provincial legislations and humane care and treatment of both domestic and wild animals.
- Gathers evidence and prepares written reports for animal control by-law complaints that have been investigated for potential later use in court. Attends court to support charges laid on behalf of the City, under the municipal animal control by-law and the provincial legislation DOLA by testifying.
- Preserve public health and safety by removing vicious, diseased or dead animals (wildlife/domestic animals) from municipal property, highways and private lands which occasionally will require the setting up of traps and use of other related equipment (snare poles, nets, wildlife cages etc.).
- Impounding of animals in contravention of the Animal Control By-Law.
- Euthanize sick and/or injured wildlife and domestic animals as required.
- Assist Police, Fire, EMS, SPCA Cruelty Investigators and local Veterinarians as required.
- Maintains calls undertaken in both officer patrol sheets and shelter pound book.
- Patrols the City’s districts/parks to enforce compliance of the animal control by-law.
- Covers overnight after hours “on call” shifts to provide response to emergency calls.
- Assists Animal Licensing and Care Attendant with administrative duties, serving customers, cleaning/feeding duties, and processing adoptions as required.
- Liaise with CWP (Certified Wildlife Professionals) to assist with tracking, monitoring and aversion conditioning coyotes to maintain a healthy ecological balance within the community.

**Requirements**:
We are looking for someone with the following qualifications:

- College Diploma in Animal Care Technology, Certified Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (MLEO) designation and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 2-3 years in Animal Care or By-Law enforcement experience
- Strong customer service and judgment and decision-making skills as well as a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
- A valid Class G driver’s license is required with an acceptable driver’s abstract (no more than three (3) driving related convictions and an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire).

**Police Check Requirement**

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