About the role
If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:
POSITION: Animal Transfer Driver
STATUS: Permanent; Part-time
SHIFT: up to 20 hours per week - Various Shifts
LOCATION: Nanaimo, BC
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
WAGE: Hourly
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading our Foundational Principles on our website. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission and principles.
The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team in an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference! Please read below for additional details and let us know if you have the skills and experience we are looking for by submitting your application.
About the Position:
The Animal Transfer Driver is responsible for the safe transportation of animals to BC SPCA locations from external sources as well as between BC SPCA locations following the BC SPCA Animal Transfer Protocols. Maintains and oversees the care of the transfer vehicle and ensures optimal welfare for all animals travelling within their care based on the Five Freedoms and outlined in the Animal Transfer Protocols.
Some specific duties:
- Establishes strong working relationships with manager, animal transfer program, branch managers, shelter staff and volunteers, and collaborates effectively as required to ensure all duties outlined below are completed.
- Collects all paperwork required from pick-up points and delivers to respective location or driver.
- Ensures excellent welfare of animals travelling within the vehicle at all times by:
- Loading animals destined for branch into transfer vehicle using low stress handling;
- Ensuring transfer vehicle is loaded with appropriate-sized animal crates;
- Reporting any animal welfare or animal transport issues to manager, animal transfer program by email with attached pictures as needed;
- Following the BC SPCA Animal Transfer Protocols.
- Assists with unloading of animals at final destination or to the next driver.
- Pick up at numerous locations in a timely manner and be able to work a shift of up to 12 hours’ in length, with appropriate breaks, in a single day.
- Cleans kennels and vehicle after transfers completed.
- Maintains the transfer vehicle(s) as per Transport Action standards.
- Reports any vehicle issues to manager, animal transfer program immediately upon identification.
- Represents the Society in a respectful manner at all times when interacting with staff, volunteers, external contacts, as well as members of the public; answers questions as required and makes referrals where unable to answer a question directly.
- Trains on call or relief drivers as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications you need to have:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License and a strong understanding of BC driving rules and laws
- Clean driving record – Driver’s Abstract to be submitted as a condition of employment
- Comfortable driving in various weather conditions safely and with ease
- Ability to work both independently as well as a member of a team
- Ability to lift minimum 50 lbs.
- Ability to work daily shifts of up to 12 hours’ in length
- Availability to drive a variety of hours as required by the program, including late night/early morning
- Animal handling experience an asset
- Philosophical harmony with the vision, mission and strategic directions of the BC SPCA
How to apply:
If you are interested in joining our team and are legally entitled to work in Canada, we would like to hear from you. Click on apply now or use the link to apply https://spca.bc.ca/about-us/careers/
We thank you for your interest in the BC SPCA, however; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.
The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BN 11881 9036 RR0001
About BC SPCA
The BC SPCA is the only animal welfare organization in B.C. with the authority to enforce animal cruelty laws under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (PCA Act). We are the largest animal welfare organization of our kind in North America and the largest animal sheltering society in the world. We have 44 locations across B.C. including:
36 branches which care for abused and homeless animals, until they are adopted into new homes (including two facilities with large animal barns)
Three animal hospitals (Vancouver, Burnaby and Penticton)
Two spay/neuter clinics (Kamloops and Prince George)
Wild ARC, our wildlife rehabilitation centre in Metchosin
A provincial call centre in Victoria
Our provincial office in Vancouver, which oversees animal cruelty investigations, advocacy and education for youth and adults and other key activities across B.C.
We assist more than 97,109 animals in need every year and are funded by compassionate animal lovers who support our work and partner with us to protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in B.C. See more stats at a glance.
We are committed to achieving the highest standards of transparency and accountability in all our activities. In order to maintain these high standards of accountability and to foster public confidence in the work of our organization, we undertake to provide the public with information on our governance, operations and financial position.
About the role
If you are up for the challenge and would like to be considered for this position, we would like to hear from you. The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity:
POSITION: Animal Transfer Driver
STATUS: Permanent; Part-time
SHIFT: up to 20 hours per week - Various Shifts
LOCATION: Nanaimo, BC
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
WAGE: Hourly
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading our Foundational Principles on our website. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission and principles.
The BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team in an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference! Please read below for additional details and let us know if you have the skills and experience we are looking for by submitting your application.
About the Position:
The Animal Transfer Driver is responsible for the safe transportation of animals to BC SPCA locations from external sources as well as between BC SPCA locations following the BC SPCA Animal Transfer Protocols. Maintains and oversees the care of the transfer vehicle and ensures optimal welfare for all animals travelling within their care based on the Five Freedoms and outlined in the Animal Transfer Protocols.
Some specific duties:
- Establishes strong working relationships with manager, animal transfer program, branch managers, shelter staff and volunteers, and collaborates effectively as required to ensure all duties outlined below are completed.
- Collects all paperwork required from pick-up points and delivers to respective location or driver.
- Ensures excellent welfare of animals travelling within the vehicle at all times by:
- Loading animals destined for branch into transfer vehicle using low stress handling;
- Ensuring transfer vehicle is loaded with appropriate-sized animal crates;
- Reporting any animal welfare or animal transport issues to manager, animal transfer program by email with attached pictures as needed;
- Following the BC SPCA Animal Transfer Protocols.
- Assists with unloading of animals at final destination or to the next driver.
- Pick up at numerous locations in a timely manner and be able to work a shift of up to 12 hours’ in length, with appropriate breaks, in a single day.
- Cleans kennels and vehicle after transfers completed.
- Maintains the transfer vehicle(s) as per Transport Action standards.
- Reports any vehicle issues to manager, animal transfer program immediately upon identification.
- Represents the Society in a respectful manner at all times when interacting with staff, volunteers, external contacts, as well as members of the public; answers questions as required and makes referrals where unable to answer a question directly.
- Trains on call or relief drivers as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications you need to have:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License and a strong understanding of BC driving rules and laws
- Clean driving record – Driver’s Abstract to be submitted as a condition of employment
- Comfortable driving in various weather conditions safely and with ease
- Ability to work both independently as well as a member of a team
- Ability to lift minimum 50 lbs.
- Ability to work daily shifts of up to 12 hours’ in length
- Availability to drive a variety of hours as required by the program, including late night/early morning
- Animal handling experience an asset
- Philosophical harmony with the vision, mission and strategic directions of the BC SPCA
How to apply:
If you are interested in joining our team and are legally entitled to work in Canada, we would like to hear from you. Click on apply now or use the link to apply https://spca.bc.ca/about-us/careers/
We thank you for your interest in the BC SPCA, however; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.
The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BN 11881 9036 RR0001
About BC SPCA
The BC SPCA is the only animal welfare organization in B.C. with the authority to enforce animal cruelty laws under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (PCA Act). We are the largest animal welfare organization of our kind in North America and the largest animal sheltering society in the world. We have 44 locations across B.C. including:
36 branches which care for abused and homeless animals, until they are adopted into new homes (including two facilities with large animal barns)
Three animal hospitals (Vancouver, Burnaby and Penticton)
Two spay/neuter clinics (Kamloops and Prince George)
Wild ARC, our wildlife rehabilitation centre in Metchosin
A provincial call centre in Victoria
Our provincial office in Vancouver, which oversees animal cruelty investigations, advocacy and education for youth and adults and other key activities across B.C.
We assist more than 97,109 animals in need every year and are funded by compassionate animal lovers who support our work and partner with us to protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in B.C. See more stats at a glance.
We are committed to achieving the highest standards of transparency and accountability in all our activities. In order to maintain these high standards of accountability and to foster public confidence in the work of our organization, we undertake to provide the public with information on our governance, operations and financial position.