Animal Protection Officer
1 week ago
This role is responsible for ensuring the prompt and effective investigation of animal cruelty complaints, enforcing animal cruelty legislation, treating animals humanely, and representing the BC SPCA in all matters relating to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
Key Responsibilities:- Conduct thorough investigations into complaints of animal cruelty, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses as necessary.
- Enforce federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations related to animal welfare, ensuring compliance and taking necessary actions to prevent cruelty.
- Provide expert advice and assistance to statutory authorities as requested, utilizing knowledge of animal behavior, handling techniques, and rescue equipment.
- Take custody of animals found straying, abandoned, or ownerless, and prepare necessary documentation.
- Make decisions regarding the determination of critical distress and authorize euthanasia when necessary, in accordance with the PCA Act and BC SPCA policies.
- Investigate complaints to determine if an animal is in distress, and take necessary actions to relieve that distress.
- Prepare reports to Crown Counsel and other stakeholders, ensuring timely submission of statistical reports to the Manager of Cruelty Investigations.
- Liaise with other agencies and the public on matters related to cruelty investigations, providing expert advice and support.
- High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education preferred.
- Successful completion of Justice Institute of BC courses: Introduction to Investigation Skills & Processes, Introduction to Animal Cruelty Investigations, Report Writing for Professional Investigators, and Application and Execution of Search Warrants.
- Law enforcement experience is an asset.
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to organize work, meet priorities, and work within a demanding schedule with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated negotiation and mediation skills.
- Strong customer service and presentation skills.
- Position is physically demanding, requiring heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling, and an individual with the ability to maintain a level of fitness and endurance to fulfill the required duties.
- Excellent computer skills, proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to regularly travel throughout the assigned region and province as necessary.
- Valid BC Class N or 5 driver's license and driver's abstract.
- Criminal Record Check.
- Animal Protection Services work is considered high-risk for potential psychological health and safety hazards, and finalist candidates are required to complete a psychological assessment conducted by a 3rd party provider.
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