Animal Control Officer

1 week ago

Owen Sound ON, Canada Municipal Support Services Full time $39,200 - $39,600 per year

Job Summary

Join our dynamic team as an Animal Control Officer, where your passion for animal welfare and public safety will make a meaningful difference in the community. In this energetic role, you will be responsible for enforcing animal-related laws, rescuing and handling animals, and ensuring the safety of residents and animals alike. Your proactive approach and leadership skills will help create a safer, more compassionate environment for all.

Job Description – Animal Control Officer

Position – Full-Time Permanent

Location – Grey Bruce & surrounding municipalities

Reports to – Animal Control Enforcement Manager

Start Date – As mutually agreed

Position Summary

The Animal Control Officer enforces municipal animal control by-laws, the Dog Owners' Liability Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D.16, and related provincial legislation. This is a fast-paced, public-facing role requiring professionalism, de-escalation skills, safe animal handling, and strict adherence to legislation and safety protocols.

Key Duties

  • Respond to and investigate complaints (stray dogs, barking, bites, dangerous dogs)
  • Safely capture, transport, and impound animals
  • Issue Provincial Offence Notices, Part I and Part III proceedings
  • Prepare court documents, disclosure packages, and testify in court
  • Complete detailed occurrence reports, case files, and notebook entries
  • Communicate professionally with the public in confrontational or emotional situations
  • Follow biosecurity, safety, and use-of-force protocols

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • Grade 12 diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Ontario Class "G" driver's licence with clean driver abstract
  • Satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector check
  • Ability to safely handle aggressive dogs and work outdoors in all weather
  • Strong verbal/written communication and de-escalation skills
  • Police Foundations or related education an asset
  • Previous animal control / by-law / security experience an asset (training provided)

What We Provide

  • Full paid training (animal handling, legislation, court procedures, use of force)
  • Complete uniform and equipment (including body-worn camera, duty belt, capture tools, etc.)
  • Company vehicle during shifts
  • Overtime eligibility

Working Conditions Full-time with flexible scheduling and on-call shifts required (up to 13-hour shifts / 55 hours per week maximum undersigned ESA agreements). Outdoor work in all weather.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $19.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

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