Animal Control Officer
Core
Investigate and resolve animal-related complaints, enforce animal management legislation and bylaws, educate the community on responsible ownership, and provide daily care and rehoming support for animals at a city council shelter.
Role type
Animal Control Officer (Community Enforcement & Shelter Care)
Builds
Community safety and animal welfare compliance programs
Domain
Local government / Animal welfare / Public safety
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Animal handling (dogs/livestock), Community engagement, Legislative compliance, Customer service, Record keeping, Physical fitness
Preferred skills
Animal welfare knowledge, Relevant legislation understanding
Responsibilities
Investigating and resolving animal-related complaints professionally and efficiently, Educating the community about responsible animal ownership and dog safety, Ensuring compliance with animal control legislation, Council bylaws, and welfare standards, Caring for animals at the shelter, including feeding, exercising, and health monitoring, Promoting and facilitating animal rehoming and adoption processes, Maintaining accurate records for complaints and enforcement actions