Animal Protection Officer

2 weeks ago

Winnipeg, Canada Winnipeg Humane Society Full time

**The Winnipeg Humane Society - Job Posting #2024-13-1**

Date: February 27, 2024
Position Title: Animal Protection Officer (APO)
Department: Investigations and Emergency Response (IER)

Reports To: Director, Investigations and Emergency Response
Hours: 40 Hours per Week - Will Include Weekends & Holidays
Shift Rotation Includes 8am-4pm; 3pm-11pm
Positions available: 3
**DAYS/TIMES OF SHIFTS MAY VARY/CHANGE**

Classification: Union
Rate: $20.54 - $27.58
Start Date: Various - staggered start dates.**Closing Date for all applicants**:open until filled**
**Position Summary**:
The Animal Protection Officer (APO) is expected to act as a Peace Officer as defined

under The Interpretations Act of Manitoba when carrying out the full range of duties
relating to The Animal Care Act of Manitoba (The Act). Conduct field inspections and
compliance and enforcement activities under The Act.

**Purpose**:
Deliver education, recommendations and awareness activities related to animal health
and welfare within the scope of The Act and the philosophy of the Winnipeg Humane

Society (WHS). Will represent the WHS and Manitoba’s Animal Welfare Program in all
matters related to the humane treatment of all animals. Attend non-enforcement
animal emergency situations as required.

**_Who we are: _**
- One of the oldest registered Non-Profit charities in Manitoba funded primarily by

donations and events.
- An innovative community service organization committed to protecting animals

from suffering, and to promoting their welfare and dignity.
- A team of generous partners, donors, hardworking volunteers and committed

staff united in the belief that every animal deserves dignity and love.
- One of the largest and more recognized animal shelter and welfare

organizations in Canada.
- Always growing, changing, and adapting to meet the expectations of the

community and the needs of Winnipeg’s animal population.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Awareness of the policies of Manitoba’s Animal Welfare Program as well as

understand the Animal Care Act of Manitoba (The Act) and the applicable
Regulations.
- Retrieve phone messages concerning animal welfare, investigations and return

calls to determine what types of action need to be taken.
- Work closely with Director IER, Director of Veterinary Services, and Director Intake

and Animal Care (or any of their designates), when evaluating investigation calls
to ensure calls are being handled in the best interest of all parties involved.
- Respond in a safe driving manner to all complaint reports, animal welfare calls

and investigations calls, which may involve injured, distressed, or abandoned
companion animals, including some wildlife species.
- Conduct inspections to determine compliance under The Animal Care Act.
- Enforce compliance to ensure adequate animal care and husbandry.
- Take action to relieve animal distress.
- Conduct investigations to support prosecutions.
- Maintain situational awareness to ensure both personal and team safety.
- Respond to emergencies such as floods or fire where animals are affected.
- Provide a basic assessment as to the severity of the animal’s condition and

document such information.
- Complete and serve common offence notices as per the Animal Care Act only

once appointed with Animal Protection Officer status.
- Assist in picking up confined, stray/owned/foster animals, supplies, donations,

correspondence, etc. within jurisdiction and as assigned.
- Prepare accurate and timely reports, both written and oral, in order to account

for time while on duty in Winnipeg Humane Society required format. All written
documentation is admissible in legal proceedings.
- Maintain confidentiality at all times.

agencies to address animal welfare concerns.
- Ensure the safety and security of all animals within the care of the Humane

Society.
- Process animals and enter all information regarding each animal into the

computer database.
- Vaccinate, microchip, and deworm animals prior to assigning to cage in shelter.
- Assist in animal emergency calls where injured or distressed animals are in

question.
- Attend staff training sessions as required with pay.
- Assist in ongoing training of new and existing staff members.
- Ensure timely maintenance and safe use of vehicles and other equipment.
- Assist with shelter medications when Emergency Driver must attend at

emergency call.
- Aid in the proper care and feeding of the animal population within the shelter

and satellite locations.
- Check lost and found registry to help match stray animals with their owners.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Standards of Performance**:
1. Keeping the mission of the Winnipeg Humane Society in the forefront when
performing job duties as well as when representing the WHS both inside and

outside of the shelter environment.
2. To know, understand and adhere to all policies of the WHS
3. Effective communication with fellow staff on an ongoing basis. Respect for all

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