Animal Bylaw Enforcement Officer
Lethbridge, AB, Canada
Job Description
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Please carefully read the entire job description and requirements. We are currently seeking to fill a full-time Animal Bylaw Enforcement Officer position, reporting to the Director of Services, with a primary focus on animal control activities. Our mission is to promote responsible pet ownership through education, community support, enforcement, and public service. It is imperative that candidates are able to demonstrate that they have the skills and experience to provide professional services to the public in alignment with our core values of pride, integrity and compassion. Animal Bylaw Enforcement Officers will typically be scheduled to work 5 days on, with 2 days off. Shift times will vary depending on operational needs and will require evening, weekend, and holiday coverage. This position will require 2 to 3 On Call nights per week where Enforcement Officers will respond to select urgent matters outside regular operating hours. This is a very fluid and faced paced work environment and demands that candidates be flexible and motivated to go above and beyond. Salary: To be determined based on experience and qualifications Benefits options are available after the employment probationary period. Job Duties:
- Apprehend and impound stray, injured, and deceased domestic animals.
- Apprehend, handle, and impound aggressive dogs.
- Respond to, investigate, mediate disputes, and enforce animal-related bylaws in accordance with provincial and federal legislation.
- Conduct proactive random patrols in a marked vehicle of neighborhoods to detect and deter animal
- -related bylaw issues.
- Conduct random patrols by vehicle and on foot of parks and green spaces to ensure compliance with animal-related bylaws through education and enforcement.
- Interview witnesses, take notes, and prepare reports.
- Prepare, complete, and serve required documentation including warnings, violation tickets, and orders.
- Coordinate with the prosecution and testify in court.
- Maintain a high level of decorum, professionalism and control while handling hostile individuals or situations.
- Liaison with, and assist agencies such as police, emergency services, Alberta SPCA, AHS Public Health, Alberta Fish and Wildlife, and Community Peace Officers.
- Assist with basic animal care needs at the animal shelter.
- Assist with administrative tasks and other shelter operations including staffing the front desk and answering phones.
- On a casual as-needed basis, Enforcement Officers may be required to handle and relocate trapped urban wildlife including skunks, raccoons, and porcupines.
- Attend meetings and events for the purpose of community outreach and pet ownership education.
- Ability to use a point-of-sale system for dog license registration and handle a cash float; as well as navigate and diligently enter and maintain information into a records management system.
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent supplemented with post-secondary education in law enforcement or a combination of training and experience in a law enforcement/ public safety field.
- Ability to obtain and hold a Bylaw Enforcement Officer appointment.
- Must have a valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers License.
- Understanding and ability to apprehend and handle domestic animals including animals that may be injured and aggressive.
- Physically be able to conduct animal control-related activities including walking for patrols, and/ or running to catch an at large animal, as well as picking up and moving large animals up to 100lbs.
- Skilled in the ability to provide professional services using sound judgment and tact while dealing with the public.
- Ability to work both in a team environment, and independently.
- Excellent oral and written communication with keen attention to detail.
- Ability to problem solve and adapt to high-pressure and changing situations and be capable of self starting tasks.
- Ability to create and work through Word, Excel, and other Office programs.
- Training and or experience in conflict resolution.
- Working knowledge of the Municipal Government Act, POPA, Criminal Code, and Bylaws.
- Experience or training in animal health and welfare.
- Willingness to participate in training and team-building activities.
- Volunteer experience or community involvement.
- Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume online only through this indeed ad.
- Applicants will complete an online skills and workplace safety assessment as part of the application process through indeed. Once you have applied for the position, you will receive an email to complete the assessments.
- Please note that only applicants selected for an interview and further screening will be contacted. No phone call inquiries will be taken regarding this position.
- Submission of a clear Police Information Check and clean drivers\' abstract upon offer of employment.
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- French not required
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
- Bonus pay
- Lethbridge, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
- Public safety/ Enforcement: 2 years (required)
- Day Shift (required)
- Night Shift (required)
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD2140914
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationLethbridge, AB, Canada
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EducationNot mentioned