Animal Services Officer

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We have an exciting Permanent- Part Time, Unionized opportunity in the By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services Department for an experienced and motivated individual.

Animal Services Officer

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Vaughan is one of Canada's fastest-growing cities. Its emerging downtown, the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre; Canada's first smart hospital, the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital; and the 900-acre North Maple Regional Park continue to generate momentum and excitement. Be part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan

The City is an equal-opportunity employer and a forward-looking municipality that is committed to fostering a dynamic workplace that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming. As an award-winning organization for its employment and diversity and inclusivity practices, the City is focused on providing its employees with a thriving professional environment that leverages flexible work arrangements, a family-focused benefits package emphasizing work-life balance, learning and growth opportunities, and a place where collaboration and teamwork are valued.

Excellence demands brilliant personalities, visionary thinking and a passion for public service. Vaughan is your place to grow.

Position Overview

Delivers public outreach, education, and awareness regarding responsible pet ownership. Provides service and enforces animal-related by-laws in the City of Vaughan, and any contracted municipality, including identifying, investigating and reporting alleged offences, and monitoring compliance with such by-laws in accordance with applicable legislation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Successful completion of a two (2) year College Diploma in Veterinary Technology or equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities; Veterinary Technology or combination of animal-related experience with law enforcement diploma.

• Minimum two (2) years related animal control experience and experience within enforcement processes as it relates to animal control, municipal, and provincial legislation

• Good organizational and report writing skills, accompanied with computer literacy.

• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills

• Ability to work independently as well as within a team

• Sound judgment and service excellence in dealing with the public and animals

• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public and staff

• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with co-workers, agencies and organizations

• Knowledge of, and demonstrated ability in, the City's core competencies and relevant functional competencies.

• Successful candidates(s) will be required to submit a clear Vulnerable Screening Criminal Record Check (issued by an accredited police service), prior to commencing employment.

• Valid non-probationary Ontario Class "G" driver's licence, in good standing

• Expected to work independently in the field a majority of the time, wear a uniform and protective personal equipment(PPE)

• The successful candidate is required to work at/report to and from various locations as assigned, both within and/or outside of the City of Vaughan boundaries (for example, but not limited areas in York Regions such as King City, Richmond Hill)

• Ability to be on standby and respond to a company-issued cell phone during standby hours outside of the office

• Ability to work rotating shifts including weekends, late evenings, early mornings and ability to be on standby.

• Availability to work outside of normal business hours, as required and in accordance with the Collective Agreement

• Ability to lift and move animals or objects weighing up to 100 lbs.

• Exposure to people who may be impatient, angry or unpredictable; dealing with complaints

• Moderate physical activity/output required for the apprehension of animals

• Exposure to changing and potentially adverse weather conditions throughout year due to inside/outside work environment, mainly in the field

• Eligibility to become a member of the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer's association considered an asset.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, the City of Vaughan uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions.

The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.