The Role: Reporting to the Bylaw Services Manager and working as part of the bylaw enforcement team, the Animal Control Officer performs administrative, inspectional, investigative, and regulatory work related to animal control bylaws. The principal function of the Animal Control Officer is to support community safety through educating the public on responsible pet ownership. The work involves considerable public relations contact and requires the exercise of independent judgment, action, tact and diplomacy within policy, regulation, and bylaw limits. This position reports to the Bylaw Services Manager who oversees the City’s enforcement operations. The Animal Control Officer will provide support to the Bylaw Enforcement Officers when required.
For more information about the position, please review the Animal Control Officer job description and LOU #5 for Hours of Work.
What we offer: The rate of pay for this CUPE bargaining unit position is $41.58 per hour, based on a 35-hour work week. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes 3 weeks paid vacation, extended health and dental coverage, a defined pension plan, life insurance, and short term disability coverage.
Hours of work: The Animal Control Officers work a rotating schedule of four (4) consecutive, ten (10) - hour day shifts, followed by four (4) days off. Daily shifts are 10 hours in length and can be scheduled anytime between 8:00 am and 9:00 pm.
