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JOB POSTING




JOB ID #: 20283 Animal Control Officer
Planning & Economic Development
Licensing & ByLaw Services
247 Dartnall Road NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time Temporary UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Inside HOURS Of WORK: 40.00 per week
GRADE: I
SALARY/HOUR: $33.072 - $37.582 per hour

• Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Up to 12 months ID #: 5061 Vaccine Verification \xe2\x80\x93 As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.




SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Reporting to the Supervisor, Municipal Law Enforcement is responsible for the enforcement of Municipal and Provincial animal control by-laws. Receives, investigates, reviews and resolves complaints.
GENERAL DUTIES
Investigate and enforce Municipal By-laws under Parts I and III of the Provincial Offences Act, respecting dog control and licensing, animal control and various parks regulations.
Investigate and resolve animal related complaints.
Gather evidence and prepare written reports for pending court cases.
Prepare notes and gather evidence to support charges.
Attend at court regarding by-law enforcement.
Provide routine patrolling of districts.
Enforce provisions of the Dog Owners Liability Act.
Issue warnings, orders to comply, notices of offence and summonses to appear.
Receive and resolve all complaints respecting stray, domestic and wildlife, including the impounding of healthy animals and removal of injured and dead animals from municipal property, highways and private lands and the investigation of animal attack complaints.
Rescue animals in distress or at risk and take custody of animals being surrendered by their owners.
Issue dog licences as required.
Pick up injured or sick animals and transport to veterinarian if necessary.
Assist Police, Fire, Community Services, SPCA Cruelty Investigators and local Veterinarians as required.
Report suspected child abuse to the Children\'s Aid Society.
Return impounded animals to owners or to shelter.
Complete animal control reports.
Complete vehicle operating reports.
Input information of all animals brought to the shelter into the database.
Prepare daily officer reports.
Perform general shelter duties as required.
Cadaver removal (if applicable).
Mediate neighbourhood disputes, utilizing a public relations/education model.
Investigate the destruction of livestock and determine the cause of death as a Livestock Valuer.
Perform emergency euthanasia on both domestic animals and wildlife.
Perform routine maintenance on animal control vehicles and equipment. Maintain a clean vehicle and equipment while on duty.
Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.
Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous bylaw enforcement experience normally acquired by a combination of education and related work experience.

• Previous relevant work experience handling / dealing with animals (all types and breeds).

• Demonstrated ability to investigate infractions and to make sound decisions whether to issue courtesy warnings or notices where by-laws have been breached.

• Knowledge of Provincial Offences Act respecting Animal Control and Licensing.

• Ability to lift loads up to 75 pounds.

• Ability to engage and apprehend potentially dangerous animals including dogs, snakes, bats.

• Must experience no allergic reactions to animals.

• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision.

• Demonstrate good driving habits with a clean driving record.

• Experience in a computerized environment. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and database software. Able to input, retrieve and manipulate data at an acceptable speed.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct investigations.

• Demonstrated ability to prepare written reports, briefs, evidence and documents.

• Demonstrated ability to identify breeds of animals.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Excellent people skills with an emphasis on customer service.

Notes: Must possess and maintain a valid Class "G" Driver\'s License in the Province of Ontario and a point-free driving record and/or record found satisfactory to the City of Hamilton and proof thereof is required after hire.
As a condition of employment, the successful applicant(s) will be required to obtain a Criminal Reference Check, at their expense, prior to beginning work in this position.
THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE.
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Disclaimer: Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination. Terms: The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements. We invite you to visit the departmental webpage to obtain further information on the culture and business of this department. The incumbent shall comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Practices for this position and the workplace. It is the responsibility of the applicants to ensure that their application reaches Human Resources by the closing date or they may not be considered. It is also the responsibility of applicants to supply qualifications, licences and related experience relevant to the qualifications outlined above for this competition as directed. On the basis of the criteria set out above, this posting is open to all applicants The statements made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification of statements, misrepresentations, deliberate omission or concealment of information may be considered just cause for discipline, up to and including termination for internal applicants and disqualification for external applicants.