Animal Services Officer (12 Month Contract)

Town of Milton; Milton; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

OMERS pension plan

Hybrid work options

Paid time off (vacation & incidental)

Job summary

The Town of Milton is seeking an Animal Services Officer to monitor compliance with by-laws related to animal control, licensing and community standards. You will handle humane capture and transport of domestic and wildlife species, including rabies investigations, and assist with parking by-law enforcement, reporting, and court documentation.

The role requires two years’ animal control experience, strong written and interpersonal skills, and a valid Ontario driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Certificate/diploma in Police Studies/Law & Security/Justice & Administration or related field.
• Minimum two years’ animal control experience.
• Experience interpreting by-laws and provincial legislation for municipal enforcement.
• Ontario Driver’s License Class G with satisfactory driving record.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record check is required.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas and responds to inquiries and complaints related to Animal Control, Clean Yards, Business Licensing and Parking By‑laws.
• Handles and transports sick, injured, dangerous or deceased animals in a humane manner to shelters or veterinarians.
• Conducts kennel inspections and prepares reports on business licensing by-laws.
• Covers after-hours “on call” shifts for emergency responses.
• Coordinates towing of unauthorized vehicles and enforces parking by-laws.
• Investigates by-law infractions and gathers evidence for prosecution.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Investigative skills

Report writing

Organizational skills

Education

Police studies/law & security foundations

Animal care / veterinary technician education (preferred)

Tools

Office software (Word/Outlook/Excel)

Job description

Job Type:ContractDepartment:Salary:$72,374.00 - $90,468.00Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):November 4, 2026Hours per Week:40Openings:1Position SummaryAbout MiltonJoin one of Ontario’s fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected.Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a strong and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.What We Offer?This position is eligible for the following:•Annual Salary Range: $72,374 - $90,468•Payment in Lieu of Benefits (for contracts over 12 months)•Employee Assistance Program•Eligibility to participate in the OMERS pension plan•Paid time off, including vacation and incidental days (for contracts over 6 months)•Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and Perkopolis•Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options and participation in the Town’s compressed work-week program (for eligible positions)Position SummaryUnder the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Licensing & Enforcement Compliance, this position is responsible for monitoring compliance with the Town’s by-laws related to animal control, noise, licensing and community standards as it relates to domestic species and wildlife. In addition, this position provides humane capture, handling, transportation and euthanasia of both domestic and wildlife species. Town of Milton Animal Services Officer’s will also be responsible for the enforcement and administration of the Town’s Traffic & Parking by-law.Major Job ResponsibilitiesPatrols assigned areas, responds to, and documents all inquiries and complaints from the public, law enforcement agencies, or other animal services officers with respect to the enforcement and administration of Animal Control, Clean Yards, Business Licensing and Noise By-laws.Preserves public safety by handling and transporting sick, injured, dangerous or deceased domestic and wildlife animals in a safe and humane manner to shelters or veterinarians for impounding, treatment, disposal, or rabies investigationCleans, disinfects and maintains up-to-date records for municipal vehicles and equipmentConducts kennel inspections and prepares reports regarding the requirements contained in the Town’s business licensing by-lawsCovers after hours “on call” shifts to provide response to emergency callsProvides enforcement relating to the Town’s Parking BylawsMonitoring compliance, responding to complaints and requests for enforcement of parking prohibitionsCoordinates towing of unauthorized vehicles in accordance with Halton Region Police and Tow PoliciesInvestigates and identifies by-law infractionsCreates, opens and updates electronic investigation filesWorks closely with other municipal departments and Halton Regional Police Service, Burlington Animal Shelter, Halton Regional Health Department and the Milton Fire DepartmentInvestigates livestock claims as an appointed investigatorIssues offence notices and administrative penaltiesIssues Part 3 penalty notices of the Provincial Offences ActGathers evidence and obtains necessary documentation for prosecutionPrepares court files, attends court, tribunal hearings and presents evidence regarding violations of the Animal Control, Noise, Clean Yards, Business Licensing and Parking Control By-lawsServes notices stating specific defects to property owners or occupants and advises of remedial measures required to comply with Town legislationPrepares court and tribunal documentation and presents evidence regarding municipal enforcement mattersEducation & ExperienceMinimum QualificationsCertificate/Diploma in Police Studies/Foundations, Law & Security, Justice & Administration or related fieldMinimum two years’ experience of animal control related experienceExperience interpreting by laws and provincial legislation pertaining to municipal law enforcement and licensingExperience practicing safe animal handling procedures for dangerous/aggressive domestic animalsCertified Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or able to obtain Certification within three yearsA valid Ontario Driver’s License Class G with a satisfactory driving recordSatisfactory Criminal Record check is requiredExcellent interpersonal, investigative, detailed report writing and organizational skillsStrong problem-solving skills and proven ability to resolve disputes in a matter that supports a high level of customer servicePreferred QualificationsPost-secondary education in Animal Care or Veterinary Technician is preferredTraining related to wildlife and animals living in their natural habitatExperience related to parking enforcementExperience handling injured and deceased wildlifeExperience confining, securing and transporting live and deceased animalsKnowledge of the Dog Owners Liability ActKnowledge of the Livestock, Poultry and Honey Bee Protection ActKnowledge of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation ActKnowledge of the Migratory Bird Conservation ActKnowledge of the Provincial Offences Act (POA) Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 penalty notices as well as evidence collectionProficient in Windows based software including Word, Outlook, Excel and Amanda and parking control softwareNote to ApplicantsThis posting is for an existing job vacancy.The Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices.We thank all who apply, however only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.AccommodationsShould you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process.How to ApplyInterested applicants are invited to apply online at www.milton.ca under the Employment Opportunities section. Please ensure your application is submitted by 11:59 pm on November 3, 2026.If you are currently employed with the Town of Milton, please apply internally through the Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.