Company Overview
The Cambridge & District Humane Society is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to protecting and providing shelter to animals in need within the community. We rely on the generosity of our supporters and the dedication of volunteers to fulfill our mission.
Negative Police Check and Clean Driving Record is a job requirement.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for both Wildlife Animal Control (rescuing sick and injured wildlife), & enforcing City of Cambridge Municipal Animal Control By-laws, regular patrols of communities and parks, responding to emergencies and the sale of dog licenses.
All positions report to the Executive Director of the Cambridge & District Humane Society/Manager of Animal Services but work in a team environment for mentorship and training.
The Cambridge and District Humane Society has been contracted to provide Animal Control Services to the City of Cambridge and Puslinch Township. Animal Services operates out of the Cambridge and District Humane Society on Dunbar Road in Cambridge, ON.
Preferred prior Knowledge and Skills for all positions:
· Handling and controlling animals humanely and effectively under stressful and emergency conditions
· Methods and equipment used in the care and control of animals
· Knowledge of Municipal Animal Control By-laws for the City of Cambridge
· Safety practices related to the job
· Health and hygiene of animals
· Basic species and breed identification of a variety of animals
· Basic symptoms and behaviour associated with rabies and other common diseases in animals
· Experience dealing with a variety of individuals, at all levels of responsibility, in person and over the phone often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
· Communicating effectively in written and oral forms (English)
· Physical fitness to chase animals running at large and ability to lift and move heavy animals.
· Must be comfortable when dealing with matters that are graphic in nature re: injury and death of animals.
· It is a condition of employment that employees must provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against rabies, have a valid Drivers License and a negative Police check.
Animal Control Officer:
· 37.5 - 38 hours per week.
· Shift work (Mornings, Afternoons, Over Nights, Holidays as required): We operate 24/7, 365 days
Officers must adjust to flexible schedules depending on the needs of the organization. Most shifts you are working independently after training.
Duties and Responsibilities:
· Responding to calls and preserve public health and safety by removing diseased or dead animals (wildlife and domestic) from Municipal property and use of equipment (e.g., catchpoles, nets).
· Rescues animals in situations other than investigations (also does not include cruelty investigations)
· Transports animals to veterinary hospitals, shelter and wildlife rehab facilities
· May need to humanely euthanize sick or seriously injured wildlife
· Participates in public relations activities under the direction of the Manager of Animal Services including educating the public e.g., urban wildlife and co-existing with healthy wildlife, and Spring “baby animal” season.
· Impounding of animals in contravention of the Animal Control By-Law.
· Maintains accurate, legible and detailed duty notes and Officer Patrol logs for each shift.
· Enforces dog licensing and conducts annual compliance checks on dog owner’s licenses.
· Community (Neighbourhoods), park and trail patrols
· Respond to emergencies overnight for Fire, Police 24/7, 365
· Dispatch calls
· Assist Cambridge & District Animal Care team as required.
Education:
Two years preferred: Community College Diploma in Animal Care Technology, or education in Zoology, Wildlife Conservation, or other animal related studies. Animal handling and volunteer experience with Wildlife Rehabilitation an asset.
Work Environment:
· 37.5-40 hours per week with after hours on-call duty as required. Work is split between office (paperwork) and out of doors while investigating/responding to calls about animals. Work involves dealing with domestic and wild animals as well as members of the public. Must be able to handle cadavers and transport to the morgue.
· Attention to detail and legible handwriting/note taking is a critical requirement for this position.
· Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions
· Exposure to distressed and/or aggressive domestic and wild animals. Rabies vaccinations will be a job requirement.
· Negative Police Record check is a job requirement
· Class G License with a clean driving record is a job requirement.
· Works in a safe manner and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and it’s regulations and adhering to CDHS Policies and Procedures.
· Operates and maintains Animal Services vehicles in a safe and professional manner. Responsible for re-stocking and keeping the vehicles clean and in good operating condition.
Interpersonal Contacts:
· Deals routinely in situations where hostility is encountered. Contacts can be difficult.
· Must make judgements in the field.
· Deals with the public in a tactful and courteous manner
· Works independently in the field within the guidelines set out through By-Laws and Policy and Procedures/Officer Training Manual.
- On the job training provided (shadowing Senior Officers) and a training manual is provided.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months with option to renew based on the year's performance in the role.
Benefits:
- Company car
- Dental care
- Extended health care ( Benefits after 3 month probationary period)
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Overnight shift (10 pm to 6 am)
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday and weekends as needed
Key Performance Indicators:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cambridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Wildlife and fractious domestic animal Handling: 1 year (preferred)
- Vet Technicians, graduates of Zoology or Field experience (preferred)
- Animal Handling in a Shelter or other animal related job that isn't only your own family pets (required)
Language: (written and spoken)
- English fluently (required)
Work Location: In person
Hourly rate is based on experience. (Indeed just fills in an amount. This will be discussed in an interview)
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Work Location: In person
Pay: $19.17-$30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
