Inspector, Animal Welfare

Are you highly motivated about delivering superior public service in the area of Animal Welfare? Do you have a background in regulatory compliance and enforcement? Animal Welfare Services at the Ministry of the Solicitor General seeks professional, dedicated and experienced individuals across Ontario to objectively promote and enforce compliance with animal welfare legislative and regulatory requirements by conducting inspections and investigations on animal welfare cases reported in their designated area/region. This position is best suited for individuals who have a strong, accountable work ethic and understand the compliance and enforcement landscape. **NOTE**: - These positions require irregular hours with mínimal or no notice (including working mornings, afternoons, and evenings), overtime and rotational after hours on standby to provide support to police services. This is non-negotiable. - There will be requirements for extended travel (sometimes on short notice) through the province, including remote areas. **Animal Welfare Service Regions**: **Greater Toronto Area (GTA)**: Mississauga **Central**: Collingwood, Bracebridge, Orangeville, Minden, Renfrew, Lindsay, Barrie, Gravenhurst **East**: Ottawa, Cornwall **West**: London, Windsor, Owen Sound, Guelph, St Thomas, Walkerton, Goderich, Simcoe, Sarnia, Brantford **OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism**: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Visit the **OPS Anti-Racism Policy** and the **OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint** pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's **Human Rights Code**. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation. **What can I expect to do in this role?**: - Coordinate and conduct field inspection, compliance and enforcement activities of commercial and residential owners of animals under provincial and federal animal welfare statutes and regulations. - Enforce the Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWs) Act, develop warrants, lay charges, and be adept at de-escalation and use of force policy. - Handle highly sensitive, urgent issues pertaining to the welfare of animals on short notice with a diverse set of stakeholders. - Prepare reports, correspondence and case files for investigations and inspections. - Provide testimony in Court proceedings. - Deliver education and awareness activities related to animal health and welfare. - Liaise and consult with a variety of stakeholders on animal welfare issues to identify needs and priorities, assess risks, propose solutions and recommendations for the development of appropriate policy and programs. - Exhibit Ontario Public Service values in the work delivered. **The work environment of an Animal Welfare Inspector**: - The position is very demanding psychologically with Inspectors managing people who may have difficult and aggressive personalities and/or people who may struggle with mental health (e.g., hoarding). - The position requires assessing, touching, lifting, and approaching a wide variety of animals including but not limited to dogs, cats, horses, cattle, swine, sheep, exotics, primates, marine mammals, etc. The position can at times be very physically demanding. - The position can involve being exposed to multiple chemicals, biological and environmental hazards while on the job. This includes working in environments where there is a presence of strong odors, feces, dead animals, blood, loud noise, cold/hot/inclement weather, etc. - Pass the Regulatory Compliance Training, Personal Safety Training & Animal Welfare Training Programs (provided on the job). - Obtain and maintain Provincial Security Clearance and Provincial Offences Officer status. - Wear a uniform and carry personal safety equipment (baton, handcuffs and OC spray). **How do I qualify?**: **Mandatory**: - Ability to obtain and maintain Provincial Security Clearance and Provincial Offences Officer status. - Valid G Ontario driver's license (or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario) to travel to locations not accessible by public transit. **Specialized Knowledge and Experience**: - You can demonstrate knowledge of the diverse aspects of animal welfare and protection, including the management processes, welfare practices, stakeholders involved, and federal/provincial statutes, legislative and regulatory frameworks as they relate to animal welfare inspections and enforcement - You can demonstrate knowledge of risks and priorities associated to animal welfare enforcement in commercial and residential environments and ability to mitigate