Animal Protection Specialist

2 months ago

Prince George, British Columbia, Canada BC SPCA Full time
About the Position:

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, ensuring all actions taken are recorded in sufficient detail.
  • Protect the welfare of all animals and the safety of the public, enforcing federal, provincial, and municipal laws and regulations.
  • Carry out cruelty investigations in an objective, effective, and diplomatic manner.
  • Conduct inspections of establishments where animals are kept for sale, hire, or entertainment to determine if an animal is in distress.
  • Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls in an effective, efficient, and caring manner.
  • Minimize the degree of suffering and reduce the chance of further injury to the animal, personal safety, and the safety of the public.
  • Respond to situations using knowledge of animal behavior, animal handling techniques, and proper use of rescue equipment.
  • Respond promptly to calls directed by the supervisor.
  • Offer expertise to assist 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 regarding 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 necessary action 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 proving elements of an offense pursuant to the PCA Act, Criminal Code, and any other legislation or regulation pertaining to the prevention of cruelty to animals.
  • Take necessary action 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 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.
  • 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.
  • 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, requiring an individual with the ability to maintain a level of fitness and endurance to fulfill 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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