Bylaw Enforcement/Animal Control Officer

City of Port Coquitlam; Port Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein engagiertes Team in einer aufgeschlossenen Stadt sucht einen Bylaw Enforcement/Animal Control Officer, um die Einhaltung von Vorschriften zu gewährleisten und die Tierkontrolle zu verbessern. Diese spannende Rolle umfasst die Patrouille in der Stadt, die Bearbeitung von Beschwerden und die Durchsetzung von Vorschriften. Sie werden die Möglichkeit haben, einen positiven Einfluss auf die Gemeinde zu nehmen und in einem unterstützenden Umfeld zu arbeiten, das Lernen und Wachstum fördert. Wenn Sie Leidenschaft für den Tierschutz und die Einhaltung von Vorschriften haben, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie, einen Unterschied zu machen.

Benefits

Wettbewerbsfähiges Gehalt

Lernkultur

Unterstützendes Team

Beitrag zur Gemeinschaft

Qualifications

• Abschluss der 12. Klasse mit zusätzlichen Kursen in Konfliktlösung und Verordnungsdurchsetzung.
• Erfahrung in der Inspektion und Durchsetzung von Vorschriften.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung von Patrouillen zur Durchsetzung von Verordnungen.
• Bearbeitung von Beschwerden und Berichterstattung über Verstöße.
• Fangen und Transportieren von aggressiven oder streunenden Tieren.

Skills

Konfliktlösung

Kommunikation

Durchsetzung von Verordnungen

Tierkontrolle

Untersuchung von Beschwerden

Education

Abschluss der 12. Klasse

Kurse in Konfliktlösung

Kurse in Kommunikation

Kurse in Verordnungsdurchsetzung

Tools

Fahrzeug

Job description

City of Port Coquitlam

Bylaw Enforcement/Animal Control Officer

(Full Time)

This is inspectional, regulatory and enforcement patrol work to ensure compliance with provincial statutes, municipal by-laws and regulations. The work will involve certain regulatory provisions of the zoning, building, licensing and other regulatory by-laws with regards to the use of land and public streets. This position is responsible as the primary Officer assigned to the animal control function for the City. In addition to the bylaw enforcement component of the animal control function, the incumbent seizes, transports and impounds stray animals, deals with aggressive and dangerous dogs, and carries out related tasks. Considerable independence of judgment and action is exercised difficult or unusual problems are referred to a supervisor.

Some of the key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Patrols streets and lanes within the City to prevent, discover and take appropriate action for enforcement of by-laws and regulations
• Attends a variety of calls and complaints regarding by-law infractions; explains and interprets by-laws and regulations to the public; and prepares reports as required on matters referred by supervisors
• Enforces the animal control by-law and dog licensing regulations; investigates complaints regarding off-leash, aggressive and dangerous dogs, biting incidents, and barking dogs; advises owners and complainants of the outcomes; prepares complete court reports for legal actions that may lead to the destruction of animals; and performs follow up inspections to ensure compliance with bylaws
• Catches, seizes and transports dangerous, aggressive or stray animals to the pound; and picks up dead animals and livestock and/or arranges for disposal
• Prepares reports and maintains records related to inspections and investigations; interprets by-laws, regulations and applicable rules to the public; and offers advice to customers, both internal and external on matters related to by-laws
• Gathers evidence and prepares information for prosecution; and may give evidence in court cases involving violations of applicable bylaws

The successful candidate for this position will have:

• Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses in conflict resolution, communication and bylaw enforcement; plus, sound experience in inspection, enforcement work and animal control; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
• Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia – Class 5
• Extensive knowledge of the relevant sections of the bylaws and regulations related to Municipal Operations such as animal control, zoning, unsightly premises, property use issues, signs, nuisance, garbage removal, parking and buildings
• Sound knowledge of the methods, procedures and equipment used in catching and handling dangerous, aggressive, stray, sick and injured animals and of the care and handling of animals
• Sound knowledge of court procedures and the admissibility of various types of evidence
• Ability to investigate complaints and enforce bylaws and other regulations with tact, impartiality, firmness and using sound judgment

Why should you consider working for us?

• A bi-weekly starting wage of $3,000.78 - $3,434.17 (2025 rate of pay)
• We take our work seriously but not ourselves
• We have a positive attitude about the work we perform
• We care deeply about our community
• Our organization is the ideal size for you to make a difference and have an impact
• We have a strong learning culture and want our people to grow and succeed
• We are a living wage employer

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply online by May 23, 2025, at www.portcoquitlam.ca/cityjobs quoting competition number 25-063e.

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
To be considered for this position, all certifications and licenses need to be uploaded with your resume and cover letter.
The City of Port Coquitlam will conduct a criminal record check.

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