Junior Animal Control Officer

**Position Summary**

This position is responsible for enforcing Municipal Animal Control By-Laws (Parts 1 and Part 3 of the Provincial Offences Act), as well as the provincial Dog Owner’s Liability Act (DOLA) legislation through: regular patrols of communities and parks, investigation/resolution of complaints made by the public, responding to emergencies and the sale of dog licenses.

All positions report to the Executive Director of the Cambridge & District Humane Society/Manager of Animal Services but works directly with the Senior Officer for training and mentorship.

The Cambridge and District Humane Society has been contracted to provide Animal Control Services to the City of Cambridge. Cambridge Animal Services operates out of the Cambridge and District Humane Society on Dunbar Road in Cambridge, ON.

**Preferred prior Knowledge and Skills for all positions**:

- Handling and controlling animals humanely and effectively under stressful and emergency conditions
- Methods and equipment used in the care and control of animals
- Knowledge of Municipal Animal Control By-laws
- Safety practices related to the job
- Health and hygiene of animals
- Basic species and breed identification of a variety of animals
- Basic symptoms and behaviour associated with rabies and other common diseases in animals
- Experience dealing with a variety of individuals, at all levels of responsibility, in person and over the phone often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
- Communicating effectively in written and oral forms (English)
- Physical fitness to chase animals running at large and ability to lift and move heavy animals.
- Must be comfortable when dealing with matters that are graphic in nature re: injury and death of animals.
- It is a condition of employment that employees must provide proof that they are fully vaccinated.

**Junior Animal Services Officer**:

- Full time (37.5 hrs per week)
- Shift work (Mornings and Afternoons)

**_Duties and Responsibilities_**:

- Investigates/resolves complaints for domestic animal made by the public in response to Municipal Animal Control By-laws, including dog bite investigations.
- Participates in public relations activities under the director of the Manager of Animal Services or Senior Officer, including educating the public on current Municipal Animal Control By-Laws, Provincial legislation, and the humane care and treatment of domestic and wild animals.
- Gathers evidence and prepares written reports for Animal Control By-Law complaints that have been investigated for potential later use in Court. Attends Court to support charges laid on behalf of the City, under Municipal Animal Control By-Law and the Provincial legislation (DOLA) by testifying.
- Exposure to distressed and/or aggressive domestic and wild animals. Rabies vaccinations will be a job requirement.
- Impounding of animals in contravention of the Animal Control By-Law.
- Maintains accurate and detailed duty notes and Officer Patrol logs for each shift.
- Enforces dog licensing and conducts annual compliance checks on dog owner’s licenses.
- Delivery of Provincial Offences Notices (Tickets) to the Court House for processing
- Assist with wildlife (sick or injured) calls when high call volume
- Vacation coverage for other Officers on the team
- Data Entry (Call data) and scanning files for FOI or Prosecution
- Working with the Senior Officer on annual Kennel Compliance Inspections

**Education**:

- Two years preferred: Community College Diploma in Animal Care Technology, MLEO (Municipal Law Enforcement Officer) certification or education in Zoology or other animal related studies. Animal handling and volunteer experience with Wildlife Rehabilitation an asset.

**Work Environment**:

- 37.5 hours per week with after hours on-call duty as required. Work is split between office (paperwork) and out of doors while investigating/responding to calls about animals. Work involves dealing with domestic and wild animals as well as members of the public. Must be able to handle cadavers and transport to the morgue.
- Attention to detail and legible handwriting/note taking is a critical requirement for this position.
- Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions
- Exposure to distressed and/or aggressive domestic and wild animals. Rabies vaccinations will be a job requirement.
- Negative Police Record check is a job requirement
- Class G License with a clean driving record is a job requirement.
- Works in a safe manner and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and it’s regulations
- Works in a safe manner and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and it’s regulations
- Operates and maintains Animal Services vehicles in a safe and professional manner. Responsible for re-stocking and keeping the vehicles clean and in good operating condition.

**Interpersonal Contacts**:

- Deals routinely in situations where hostility is encountered. Contacts can be difficu