Animal Control Officer 1

Job title: Animal Control Officer 1
Posted on: September 4, 2025
Job Description:

Reporting to the Animal Services Supervisor, the Animal Control Officer 1 will provide work direction and guidance to Animal Services staff in the areas of animal care, by-law application, enforcement and customer service.

Employment Type: Full-time
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Field of Work: Other
Required skills:

Key Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in a related discipline (i.e. Law enforcement, Municipal by-law and/or Criminology).
Post-secondary education (certification or diploma) in animal care from recognized institution or the approved equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Considerable experience working directly with animals.
Considerable experience in law enforcement preparing high quality detailed investigation reports, identifying and applying relevant municipal chapters and various legislations.
Experience in the use of technology and a computerized records management system (i.e. Chameleon) and standard PC applications (i.e. Word, Excel, email etc.).
Must possess and maintain a valid Province of Ontario, Class “G” Driver’s License, and must have the ability to obtain the required City Operator's permit for assigned vehicle(s) and equipment(s).

You must also have:

Good physical condition, strength and agility are required for all aspects of the Animal Control Officer position 1, including long amounts of time spent driving, handling and lifting animals, including deer, large dogs and heavy articles (i.e. crates, aquariums, animal supplies) weighing up to 25 kg.
Understanding of animal behaviour in domestic and wildlife species and the ability to handle and capture a wide variety of animals, including injured and possibly dangerous animals, utilizing humane capture tools, equipment and techniques.
Required to be immunized against rabies and have a titre test every two years to determine immunity level and if needed, receive booster vaccinations.
Ability to work rotating shifts (day, afternoon, night, weekend and holidays) and standby as required. May be required to do shift/overtime and weekend work in conformance with the collective agreement.
Ability to develop & deliver public educational programs.
Strong commitment to customer service and quality principles in service delivery and application of administrative fairness

Please Note: Successful candidate will be required to provide a current Criminal Police Reference Check as a condition of employment for this position.

Durham College Community Employment Services

Animal Control Officer 1

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