Job Description

Posting Start Date: 3/23/26

**Number of Positions:**1

**Job Type:**Management and Administration

**Department:**COMMUNITY SERVICES

**Division:**Animal Services

Hourly Rate:$36.46 per hour

**Job Status and Duration:**Full Time (FT), Temporary (T), vacancy for 6.00 months

**Hours of Work:**40 hour workweek

**Location:**485 Chrysler Drive

**Closing Date:**03/30/2026

**Notice to Internal Applicants:**To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address

##Primary Function

Reporting to the Supervisor, Animal Services. Through the provision of exemplary customer service, ensure the safety of the public and animals by enforcing City by-laws and Provincial legislation regarding the control of domestic and wild animals (e.g., dogs, cats, horses, deer, raccoons, skunks, birds, rodents, snakes, etc.); educate the public regarding animal related legislation and responsible pet ownership.

• Provide excellent customer service in response to complaints of animals in distress, sick or injured. Required to provide expert handling to rescue and release animals safely.
• Assess the health status of animals for injury or illness in order to determine the correct course of action to take such as impound, isolate, transport to veterinarian or euthanize.
• Respond to locations to apprehend dogs restricting access for emergency services. Act as subject matter expert when executing search and rescue seizure of dogs.
• Educate the public and enforce municipal by-laws and other legislation pertaining to animals.
• Issue Provincial Offence Notices, licenses and orders as required.
• Required to take witness statements, gather evidence and prepare court documents.
• Required to appear and testify in court proceedings and appeal tribunals.
• Attend and investigate all dog bites while liaising with the supervisor.
• Patrol the City while operating a City vehicle or on foot.
• Pick-up deceased animals from public or private property. Arrange for the removal of large animals.
• Required to operate a Co2 gas box. Must assess and determine when the euthanasia of wildlife is necessary. Occasionally required to assist in the tranquilization and euthanasia of shelter animals.
• Apprehend stray domestic animals and injured/ill wildlife and transport to shelter.
• Complete detailed reports (i.e. animals picked-up, violations issued, suspected rabid animals) on all incidents in computer system and /or black books.
• Complete daily vehicle circle checks and Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Follow guidelines set by the Ministry of Environment to operate and provide regular maintenance for the crematorium, walk-in and chest freezers as required. Report malfunctions to supervisor &/or manufacturer.
• Perform assessments and advise re: wildlife proofing on private property.
• Required to service private or rental city traps.
• Provide assistance and information to public or refer to appropriate agencies; participate in special events, i.e. shelter tours, school talks, etc. to present information.
• Collect and record fees and fine payments for tags, veterinarian charges, impound, etc.; issue receipts.
• Maintain Animal Control equipment.
• Pick up and deliver mail, licenses and supplies as required.
• Routinely prepare for and/or transport animals to and from spay/neuter appointments. Transport shelter animals to and from veterinary clinics or groomers for miscellaneous appointments, surgeries and emergency health care.
• Assist with the Cat Adoption Program by transferring cats with all pertinent records to and from local pet stores.
• Recommend new or changes to Animal Control policies and procedures for review and approval by senior staff.
• Liaise with Public Health, Peel Regional Police or other outside agencies as required.
• Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.

##Selection Criteria

##Education

• High School (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of over one and up to two years in Veterinary Technology, Animal Health Technology, Police Foundations, Law & Security or equivalent.

##Experience

• Over one (1) year experience in animal control or handling and/or caring for animals in an animal care facility.

##Required Licence Certification

• Valid non-probationary Ontario Class G driver’s licence.

##Other Skills and Assets

• Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Association training is an asset.
• Able to recognize and deal effectively with a diversity of animals, problems and behaviours.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

##Additional Information

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

**Interview:**Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button by03/30/2026and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Brampton requires all applicants to have a valid Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (if 18 years of age or older) issued from their local police department, dated within the last six (6) months. All checks must indicate for the purpose of employment.

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