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Animal Services Officer, Full-time Jobs in Guelph, ON at The Guelph Humane Society
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Are you looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact in our community? Guelph Humane Society (GHS)’s mission is to advance the welfare of animals through care, education, community engagement, and relationships.
We are seeking a full-time Animal Services Officer to join our team and contribute to the delivery of exceptional service to the animals and people in our community.
The Animal Services Officer is responsible for responding to requests for animal services; assisting stray, injured, and orphaned animals (including wildlife) in our community, enforcing municipal and provincial legislation with the City of Guelph, Township of Centre-Wellington, and Township of Guelph-Eramosa; providing detailed reports; and resolving matters through education and enforcement. The Animal Services Officer will be required to provide exceptional customer service in a fast-paced, high call-volume environment under diverse and sometimes challenging circumstances and represent the GHS in a professional manner at all times, through demonstrating a positive attitude, fostering good community relations, and supporting the overall mission and values of the GHS.
HOURS OF WORK:40 hours/week; Rotating shifts, Monday to Sunday (Flexibility to work days, evenings, weekends, holidays)
Overnight on-call shifts required
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
· Respond to requests for service from the public and intake stray, injured, orphaned, or deceased animals
· Interact with clients, community members, staff, and volunteers with diplomacy and professionalism
· Conduct field inspections and investigations, resolving by-law matters through education and enforcement, to ensure compliance with municipal and provincial legislation pertaining to the City of Guelph, Township of Centre-Wellington, and Township of Guelph-Eramosa and in accordance with the Provincial Offences Act
· Advise the public on animal services by-laws in the City of Guelph, Township of Centre-Wellington, and Township of Guelph-Eramosa
· Conduct proactive enforcement, including patrols of city parks, trails, and general public spaces
· Safely and humanely handle fractious and/or injured animals, including cats, dogs, small animals, and wildlife
· Work effectively and cordially with stakeholders and partners, including provincial inspectors, licensed wildlife rehabilitators, municipal by-law officers, emergency responders, and local community service agencies
· Attend court appearances and give evidence on behalf of the municipality regarding animal services matters
· Promote, enforce and sell City of Guelph, Township of Centre-Wellington, and Township of Guelph-Eramosa’s dog licences
· Interact with all animals safely, respectfully, compassionately, and in a manner that minimizes stress using modern, commonly accepted practices
· Maintain detailed daily records of activities, adhering to GHS policies and procedures
· Work with other staff and volunteers to achieve a clean and organized facility, with strict adherence to infection control protocols
· Provide accurate, knowledgeable, and friendly service to the public
· Follow GHS policies and protocols for handling dangerous and/or infectious animals
· Participate in outreach activities within the community to provide education and public relations
· Treat other staff, volunteers, and members of the public with courtesy and respect
· Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety…
Title: Animal Services Officer, Full-time
Company: The Guelph Humane Society
Location: Guelph, ON
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