Job Description

Description

Working for the City of Burlington A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you\xe2\x80\x99ll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow. We don\'t just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership. Location This position is required to work in person at the Burlington Animal Shelter located at 2424 Industrial Street, Burlington, ON. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Position Overview This position is responsible for enforcing Municipal Animal Control By-Laws (Parts I and III of the Provincial Offences Act) as well as the provincial Dog Owners\xe2\x80\x99 Liability Act (DOLA) legislation through: regular patrols of districts/parks, investigation/resolution of complaints made by the public, responding to emergencies and the sale of dog licences. Responsibilities Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Investigates and resolves complaints for domestic animals made by the public in response to municipal animal control by-laws and Dog Owners\xe2\x80\x99 Liability Act (DOLA) including animal attack complaints.
• Issues warnings and Parts I and III of the Provincial Offences Act (POA).
• Participates in public relations activities, including educating the public on current municipal animal control by-laws, provincial legislations and humane care and treatment of both 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 the municipal animal control by-law and the provincial legislation DOLA by testifying.
• Preserve public health and safety by removing vicious, diseased or dead animals (wildlife/domestic animals) from municipal property, highways and private lands which occasionally will require the setting up of traps and use of other related equipment (snare poles, nets, wildlife cages etc.).
• Impounding of animals in contravention of the Animal Control By-Law.
• Euthanize sick and/or injured wildlife and domestic animals as required.
• Assist Police, Fire, EMS, SPCA Cruelty Investigators and local Veterinarians as required.
• Maintains calls undertaken in both officer patrol sheets and shelter pound book.
• Patrols the City\xe2\x80\x99s districts/parks to enforce compliance of the animal control by-law.
• Covers overnight after hours \xe2\x80\x9con call\xe2\x80\x9d shifts to provide response to emergency calls.
• Assists Animal Licensing and Care Attendant with administrative duties, serving customers, cleaning/feeding duties, and processing adoptions as required.
• Liaise with CWP (Certified Wildlife Professionals) to assist with tracking, monitoring and aversion conditioning coyotes to maintain a healthy ecological balance within the community.

Requirements We are looking for someone with the following qualifications:

• College Diploma in Animal Care Technology, Certified Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (MLEO) designation and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2-3 years in Animal Care or By-Law enforcement experience
• Strong customer service and judgment and decision-making skills as well as a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
• A valid Class G driver\xe2\x80\x99s license is required with an acceptable driver\xe2\x80\x99s abstract (no more than three (3) driving related convictions and an accumulation of no more than three (3) demerit points in the previous three (3) years prior to the date of hire).
• The successful candidate will be available for a variety of shifts including weekend day shifts and weekday afternoon shifts (11:00 am - 9:00 pm) however, schedules may change at any time to meet the needs of the business. Calls may occur 24/7 and Officer must respond within half an hour in person or over the phone. In some situations, the Officer must respond immediately.

Police Check Requirement This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check with a vulnerable sector screening at their own expense. Accommodations In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.