Animal Services Officer 1 (Under Review)

Recruitment Details

Animal Services Officer 1 (Under Review)

Department: Community Services Department, Animal Services

Designated Work Location: 1057 Logan Ave

Position Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: $2,122.71 - $2,316.11 biweekly as per the Animal Services Officer 1 Classification

Posting No: 125217

Closing Date: November 5, 2024

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the Supervision of the Field Operations/Court Coordinator the Animal Services Officer is responsible for enforcing the City of Winnipeg Responsible Pet Ownership By-law including license enforcement, neighborhood animal related complaints, animals running at large and stray pick-up, excess animal permits, and promoting responsible pet ownership through education and enforcement.

As The Animal Services Officer 1, You Will

• Enforces pet licensing requirements and issues tickets as required.
• Responds promptly and courteously to Responsible Pet Ownership complaints including investigation and follow up.
• Attends and investigates dangerous dog and bite complaints, interviewing and documenting witness statements, writes tickets, and completes internal reports as required.
• Patrols assigned areas such as neighbourhoods, dog parks, school grounds capturing and transporting animals running at large and completing reports.
• Ensures the humane treatment of animals.
• Transports animals as required.
• Returns animals to owners following established procedures.
• Attends promotional events and provide information about responsible pet ownership, municipal by-laws and encourages compliance.
• Prepares/generates/maintains records and reports as required.
• Serves court ordered warrants as required.
• Attends court representing the City of Winnipeg and provides evidence.
• Assists in adoption process as required.
• Assists customers in office environment.
• Responds to exotic animal complaints, including livestock, snakes and other reptiles, primates, etc.
• Performs other duties consistent with this classification such as but not limited to, maintaining equipment in good and operable condition, receiving and dispatching calls, kennel duties, releasing animals, setting and picking up animal traps, assisting in tranquilizing and euthanizing animals when required.
• Responsible for assigned vehicle and equipment signed out under their general care.
  
  

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Grade 12 or equivalent education and experience.
• Ability to qualify and receive appointment as a special constable.
• Experience or training in the care of dogs and cats (minimum 1 year preferred).
• Experience with dogs in an animal welfare environment (animal shelter, animal agency, dog rescue), dog boarding kennel, or veterinary clinic. (minimum 1 year preferred).
• Valid Class 5 Manitoba Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of common breeds of dogs and cats.
• Experience with and physically capable of handling dogs, cats, exotic animals such as livestock, snakes and other reptiles, primates and other animals safely and responsibly under a variety of conditions (i.e. capturing and restraining large dogs over 50 pound; running/chasing after stray dogs).
• Knowledge of City geography and neighbourhoods.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective respectful working relationships with the public and other employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public and provide assistance in a variety of situations.
• Ability to operate a two-way radio.
• Ability and willingness to attend job related training.
• Must have basic computer skills, typing skills and ability to learn and operate the Agency systems within 3 months.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts and the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard and Code of Conduct.
• Enforcement experience is an asset.
• IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.
  
  

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Information Check (Vulnerable Sector) satisfactory to the employer will be required from the applicant(s) or successful candidate(s), at their expense.
• Animal Service Officer Physical Fitness Assessment certificate through the University of Manitoba to the employer will be required from the applicant(s) or successful candidate(s), at their expense.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 driver’s license.
• Must have the ability to qualify and receive appointment as a Special Constable.
  
  

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume (Required).
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*
  
  

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .

Hours of Work: 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

Employee Group: C.U.P.E.

Position Reports To: Field Operations and Court Coordinator

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.