172-26-4 Animal Control Officer

Six Nations of the Grand River; Ohsweken; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Six Nations of the Grand River is seeking an Animal Control Officer to support the Allied Health Services. The role involves responding to animal control calls, aiding in welfare, shelter maintenance, and community health promotion within the Six Nations community.

The successful candidate will accompany the team, ensuring compassionate care for animals in custody, maintaining records, and coordinating with related services. A valid G license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Animal control services experience is an asset.
• Knowledge of Six Nations community and Indigenous culture is important.
• Good communication and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of animal behaviour is an asset.
• Must have a valid Class G driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Maintaining confidentiality with tact and discretion is essential.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls to pick up stray dogs/cats and impound when needed.
• Investigate complaints regarding dog/cat control.
• Provide care for animals in custody (food, water, shelter).
• Coordinate with emergency services and rabies control as needed.
• Maintain records and reports in a timely manner.

Skills

Animal control

Six Nations knowledge

Communication

Time management

Animal behaviour

Confidentiality

Driver's license

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Applications will be received by Six Nations of the Grand River and Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT) up until 4:00 p.m. EST, Wednesday, September 23, 2026, for the Animal Control Officer with Animal Wellness, Wellbeing. The Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form, Job Posting and Job Description are available for printing from the www.greatsn.com website. Online applications accepted through My Job Search . NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.

Applicants from Six Nations and other First Nations will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

JOB SUMMARY

The Animal Control Officer Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Manager, Allied Health Services.

PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION

To assist the Animal Control team in the performance of operational duties in regard to animal control, animal welfare, shelter care and maintenance, prevention and promotion as it relates to Six Nations of the Grand River Community’s health and wellbeing.

Type

Full Time

Closing Date

September 23, 2026

Wage

Min. $27.20 per hour

*A competitive compensation package will be offered commensurate with qualifications. *

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Animal control services field experience an asset
• Strong knowledge of and experience with Six Nations community or other Indigenous communities and understanding of importance of culture as foundation
• Good communication and time-management skills
• Knowledge of animal behaviour an asset
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, able to work with tact and discretion
• Must have a valid Class “G” driver’s license and reliable transportation

Other Related Skills

• Must possess a knowledge of the Six Nations community, its culture and traditions, and various service agencies
• Strong organizational skills and able to work independently and work cooperatively with other service providers
• Knowledge of surrounding SPCA, Rescue Centre, Animal Welfare agencies is an asset
• Strong organizational skills and able to work independently and work cooperatively with other service providers
• Ability to maintain compassion with animals
• High level of computer skills – Microsoft Office – MS Word and Excel
• Must have criminal record check

Required Documents

• Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.
• Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
• Copy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.
• Printed, filled in, and authorized Six Nations of the Grand River Application for Employment Form.
• Cover letter including your band name and number (if applicable). Please indicate in your letter how your education and experience qualify you for this position.
• Recent resume clearly identifying that you meet the Basic Qualifications of this position as stipulated above.
• Photocopy of your education diploma/degree/certificate and transcript.

Mailing Address for Submission

• Animal Control Officer – Full Time – 172-26-4
• c/o Reception Desk
• Grand River Employment & Training (GREAT)

POSITION DESCRIPTION – ALLIED HEALTH SERVICES

POSITION TITLE

Animal Control Officer

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to and works under the direction and supervision of the Manager, Allied Health Services.

PURPOSE & SCOPE OF THE POSITION

To assist the Animal Control team in the performance of operational duties in regard to animal control, animal welfare, shelter care and maintenance, prevention and promotion as it relates to Six Nations of the Grand River Community’s health and wellbeing.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical Functions:
• Responding to calls from the Six Nations Police, or other Six Nations public official/resident to pick up stray dogs/cats to the extent that they may be confined or captured in suitable facilities. This includes:
• Investigating complaints that may arise regarding dog/cat control at Six Nations of the Grand River
• Responding to citizen complaints concerning stray domestic animals, issue warnings to owners; and impound lost, homeless and dangerous animals
• Providing required and reasonable care for the dogs/cats while in their custody i.e. food, water, shelter
• Ensures quality of care of animals confined (maintenance, veterinary attention to sick/injured animals)
• Establishing protocols with relevant services regarding emergency services, rabies control and other pertinent reasons
• Detaining a dog/cat when it is in the best interest of Six Nations residents or at the request of a Six Nations Police Officer or following the impounding period
• Informing Six Nations Public Health officials of complaints or action taken, as it relates to the detaining or euthanizing of a dog/cat, within 2 business days of the occurrence
• Willingness to work after hours as required – weekdays and weekends
• Performs other related duties as may be required
• Assists in monitoring, evaluating and enhancing programming
• Tracks and informs manager of incidents while following protocols
• Communications Functions:
• Meet with the Manager for guidance and approvals
• Monitor compliance to standards
• Participate in ongoing staff education/training
• Possess strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Responding to community member inquiries
• Administrative Functions:
• Provide complete records, as required that clearly identify the relevant dog/cat services on a monthly basis
• Reports are completed and submitted by adhering to deadlines
• Assist with evaluating programming for effectiveness against established expectations/outcomes
• Follow annual work plan
• Other Functions:
• Performs other duties as may be reasonably required
• Provides support to the Six Nations Emergency Measures Plan by ensuring awareness of the Emergency Measures Plan and assistance as instructed by the Director of Health Services
• It is the responsibility of the employee to be aware of and adhere to all policies and procedures, including those that relate to client safety, staff safety and risk management

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work has a high public profile, extensive public contact and is subject to deadlines and interruptions and petulant people
• Work may at times be subject to unscheduled hours

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

With the Manager

• Receives direction, guidance, encouragement; discusses plans and priorities

With Other Staff

• Maintain cooperation and consideration with all staff members

With Internal and External Agencies

• Represents and promotes Six Nations interests relative to health services; maintains awareness of legislative policy and program changes; seeks to develop close working relationships

With the Public

• Represents and promotes the health service interests of Six Nations; works in a courteous, co-operative, positive and proactive manner, provides information as requested

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS

• Animal control services field experience an asset
• Strong knowledge of and experience with Six Nations community or other Indigenous communities and understanding of importance of culture as foundation
• Good communication and time-management skills
• Knowledge of animal behaviour an asset
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, able to work with tact and discretion
• Must have a valid Class “G” driver’s license and reliable transportation

Other Related Skills

• Must possess a knowledge of the Six Nations community, its culture and traditions, and various service agencies
• Strong organizational skills and able to work independently and work cooperatively with other service providers
• Knowledge of surrounding SPCA, Rescue Centre, Animal Welfare agencies is an asset
• Strong organizational skills and able to work independently and work cooperatively with other service providers
• Ability to maintain compassion with animals
• High level of computer skills – Microsoft Office – MS Word and Excel
• Must have criminal record check

IMPACT OF ERROR

Errors in judgement and in the conduct of duties could lead to loss of credibility, poor public relation, confusion, duplication of effort and misinformation being given to the Director of Health Services, Human Services Committee, Six Nations Elected Council, Government Agencies and the public.

CONTROL

Guiding principles set by Health Services Department and Six Nations Elected Council. Works within the administrative policies and procedures established by the Six Nations Elected Council for the Health Services Department and other legislation provided by the respective governments.