Animal Protection Specialist

2 months ago

Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada BC SPCA Full time

About the Role:

The BC SPCA is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Animal Protection Officer to join our team. As an Animal Protection Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring the prompt and effective investigation of animal cruelty complaints, enforcing animal cruelty legislation, 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 animal cruelty legislation, including the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, and ensure compliance with federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations.
  • Provide expert advice and assistance to statutory authorities as requested.
  • 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.
  • Make decisions with respect to the determination of critical distress in accordance with the PCA Act.
  • 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 to relieve that animal's distress.
  • Make application to the Justice of the Peace for and execute search warrants in accordance with the PCA Act, Offence Act, and Criminal Code.
  • 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.
  • Ensure all requested reports, including statistical reports, are submitted on time to the Manager of Cruelty Investigations.
  • Liaise with other agencies and the public on matters pertaining to cruelty investigations.

Requirements:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize work, meet priorities, and work within a demanding work schedule with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders at all levels in a positive manner.
  • Demonstrated negotiation and mediation skills.
  • Strong customer service, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Position is physically demanding and includes heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling, which requires 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. To ensure prospective employees are suited to reasonably handle the psychological demands involved in APS work, finalist candidates are required to complete a psychological assessment conducted by a 3rd party provider.

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