Job Description

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.

- 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