Animal Services Officer

Job Type:

Permanent

Department:

Salary:

$70,609.00 - $88,261.00

Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):

January 5, 2026

Hours per Week:

40

Openings:

1

Position Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Licensing & Enforcement Compliance this position is responsible for monitoring compliance of 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 Responsibilities

• Patrols 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 investigation

  • Cleans, disinfects and maintains up-to-date records for municipal vehicles and equipment

  • Conducts kennel inspections and prepares reports regarding the requirements contained in the Town’s business licensing by-laws

  • Covers after hours “on call” shifts to provide response to emergency calls  

• Provides enforcement relating to the Town’s Parking Bylaws

  • Monitoring compliance, responding to complaints and requests for enforcement of parking prohibitions

  • Coordinates towing of unauthorized vehicles in accordance with Halton Region Police and Tow Policies    

• Investigates and identifies by-law infractions

  • Creates, opens and updates electronic investigation files

  • Works closely with other municipal departments and Halton Regional Police Service, Burlington Animal Shelter, Halton Regional Health Department and the Milton Fire Department

  • Investigates livestock claims as an appointed investigator      

• Issues Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 penalty notices of the Provincial Offences Act

  • Gathers evidence and obtains necessary documentation for prosecution

  • Prepares court files, attends court, tribunal hearings and presents evidence regarding violations of the Animal Control, Noise, Clean Yards, Business Licensing and Parking Control By-laws

Education & Experience

• Certificate/Diploma in Police Studies/Foundations, Law & Security, Justice & Administration or related field

• Post-secondary education in Animal Care or Veterinary Technician is preferred

• Training related to wildlife and animals living in their natural habitat

• Minimum two years’ experience of animal control related experience

• Experience interpreting by-laws and provincial legislation pertaining to municipal law enforcement and licensing

• Experience practicing safe animal handling procedures for dangerous/aggressive domestic animals

• Experience related to parking enforcement, handling injured and deceased wildlife as well as experience confining, securing and transporting live and deceased animals is an asset

• Certified Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or able to obtain Certification within three years

• A valid Ontario Driver’s License Class G with a satisfactory driving record

• Satisfactory Criminal Record check is required

• Excellent interpersonal, investigative, detailed report writing and organizational skills

• Strong problem-solving skills and proven ability to resolve disputes in a      matter that supports a high level of customer service

• Knowledge of the Dog Owners Liability Act

• Knowledge of the Livestock, Poultry and Honey Bee Protection Act

• Knowledge of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act

• Knowledge of the Migratory Bird Conservation Act

• Knowledge of the Provincial Offences Act (POA) Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 penalty notices as well as evidence collection

• Proficient in Windows based software including Word, Outlook, Excel and Amanda and parking control software 

Interested applicants should apply online at www.milton.ca under the Employment Opportunities section. The job posting closes at 12:00 am on January 5, 2026. Interested applicants, please ensure to apply by 11:59 pm on January 4, 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.

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