Job Type:
Contract
Department:
Salary:
$72,374.00 - $90,468.00
Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):
August 13, 2026
Hours per Week:
40
Openings:
1
About Milton
Join one of Ontario’s fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected.
Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.
What We Offer?
This position is eligible for the following:
- Annual Salary Range: $72,374 - $90,468
- Payment in Lieu of Benefits (for contracts over 12 months)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Eligibility to participate in the OMERS pension plan
- Paid time off, including vacation and incidental days (for contracts over 6 months)
- Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options and participation in the Town’s compressed work-week program (for eligible positions)
Position Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Licensing & Enforcement Compliance this position is responsible for monitoring compliance of the Town’s by-laws related to animal control, noise, licensing and community standards as it relates to domestic species and wildlife. In addition, this position provides humane capture, handling, transportation and euthanasia of both domestic and wildlife species. Town of Milton Animal Services Officer’s will also be responsible for the enforcement and administration of the Town’s Traffic & Parking by-law.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Patrols assigned areas, responds to, and documents all inquiries and complaints from the public, law enforcement agencies, or other animal services officers with respect to the enforcement and administration of Animal Control, Clean Yards, Business Licensing and Noise By-laws.
Preserves public safety by handling and transporting sick, injured, dangerous or deceased domestic and wildlife animals in a safe and humane manner to shelters or veterinarians for impounding, treatment, disposal, or rabies investigation
Cleans, disinfects and maintains up-to-date records for municipal vehicles and equipment
Conducts kennel inspections and prepares reports regarding the requirements contained in the Town’s business licensing by-laws
Covers after hours “on call” shifts to provide response to emergency calls
Provides enforcement relating to the Town’s Parking Bylaws
Monitoring compliance, responding to complaints and requests for enforcement of parking prohibitions
Coordinates towing of unauthorized vehicles in accordance with Halton Region Police and Tow Policies
Investigates and identifies by-law infractions
Creates, opens and updates electronic investigation files
Works closely with other municipal departments and Halton Regional Police Service, Burlington Animal Shelter, Halton Regional Health Department and the Milton Fire Department
Investigates livestock claims as an appointed investigator
Issues Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 penalty notices of the Provincial Offences Act
Gathers evidence and obtains necessary documentation for prosecution
Prepares court files, attends court, tribunal hearings and presents evidence regarding violations of the Animal Control, Noise, Clean Yards, Business Licensing and Parking Control By-laws
Serves notices stating specific defects to property owners or occupants and advises of remedial measures required to comply with Town legislation
Issues Part 2 offence notices and administrative penalties
Prepares tribunal documentation and presents evidence regarding municipal enforcement matters
Minimum Qualifications
Certificate/Diploma in Police Studies/Foundations, Law & Security, Justice & Administration or related field
Minimum two years’ experience of animal control related experience
Experience interpreting by-laws and provincial legislation pertaining to municipal law enforcement and licensing
Experience practicing safe animal handling procedures for dangerous/aggressive domestic animals
Certified Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or able to obtain Certification within three years
A valid Ontario Driver’s License Class G with a satisfactory driving record
Satisfactory Criminal Record check is required
Excellent interpersonal, investigative, detailed report writing and organizational skills
Strong problem-solving skills and proven ability to resolve disputes in a matter that supports a high level of customer service
Preferred Qualifications
Post-secondary education in Animal Care or Veterinary Technician is preferred
Training related to wildlife and animals living in their natural habitat
Experience related to parking enforcement
Experience handling injured and deceased wildlife
Experience confining, securing and transporting live and deceased animals
Knowledge of the Dog Owners Liability Act
Knowledge of the Livestock, Poultry and Honey Bee Protection Act
Knowledge of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act
Knowledge of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act
Knowledge of the Provincial Offences Act (POA) Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 penalty notices as well as evidence collection
Proficient in Windows based software including Word, Outlook, Excel and Amanda and parking control software
Note to Applicants
This posting is for an existing job vacancy
The Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices.
We thank all who apply, however only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.
Accommodations
Should you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.milton.ca under the Employment Opportunities section. Please ensure your application is submitted by 11:59 pm on August 12, 2026.
If you are currently employed with the Town of Milton, please apply internally through the Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.
In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.
