Animal Protection Officer 2

1 week ago

Abbotsford, Canada BCSPCA Full time

If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:
**POSITION**: Animal Protection Officer 2

**STATUS**: Permanent; Full-time
35 hours per week

**LOCATION**: The position is based in the Lower Mainland area of BC. Canada

**CLASSIFICATION**: CUPE 1622

**WAGE**: $26.59 per hour

**CLOSING DATE**: Open Until Filled

The BC SPCA is currently looking to fill a permanent, full-time position as Animal Protection Officer 2 (APO2) to work in the Lower Mainland area of the BC province. We will confirm the exact shift days in a further stage of the selection process.

This position will protect the welfare of all animals, the safety of the public and enforce all federal and provincial laws and regulations. You will ensure that all complaints are properly and promptly investigated and that all actions taken are recorded in sufficient detail. You will carry out cruelty investigations in an objective, effective and diplomatic manner.

You will respond to calls of both an emergency and non-emergency nature in an effective, efficient and caring manner. You will respond to situations using your knowledge of animal behaviour, animal handling techniques and proper use of rescue equipment. You will also ensure all requested reports, including statistical reports, are submitted on time to the Regional Manager, Cruelty Investigations.

You are able to work with a wide variety of people, remain calm and professional in tense situations, and are passionate about animal welfare. You are an excellent communicator and have experience in conflict resolution.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required to be successful in this role:
**Must meet qualifications in order to be appointed as Animal Protection Officer**
- Minimum Grade 12 education
- Post-secondary education (preferred)
- Minimum of six (6) Justice Institute courses; or equivalent
- Introduction to investigative skills and processes or Cruelty Investigators’ course
- Investigative interviewing
- Report writing
- Application and execution of search warrants
- Incident scene documentation
- Introduction to the Criminal Justice System which includes conflict, negotiation and medication skills.
- Must be a special Provincial Constable and maintain status
- SPCA Special Constable training course
- SPCA Animal Protection Officer examination, consisting of two parts, one testing general knowledge of animal welfare and the other testing the officer’s practical abilities
- SPCA Euthanasia course
- Valid BC driver’s license “5” class
- Demonstrated knowledge of federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations regarding animals, animal welfare and related activities
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act and relevant sections of the Criminal Code of Canada
- Computer skills sufficient to deal effectively with necessary routines
- Demonstrated knowledge of animals, their breeds, characteristics and more common diseases.
- Ability to work co-operatively as a team player and demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Superior communication and organizational skills are critical to this position
- Ability to regularly travel throughout the assigned region and Province as necessary

**How to apply**:
The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BN 11881 9036 RR0001

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