Job Type:ContractDepartment:Salary:$72,374.00 - $90,468.00Close Date (closes at 12:00 am on date noted below):August 13, 2026Hours per Week:40Openings:1Position SummaryAbout MiltonJoin one of Ontario’s fastest-growing and most dynamic municipalities. The Town of Milton is proud to deliver high-quality, sustainable municipal services that support a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community where residents thrive, businesses succeed, and nature is respected and protected.Our vision is to foster a safe, diverse, and welcoming environment—one that honours its natural landscapes and rich heritage, supports thriving and inclusive neighbourhoods, nurtures a solid and balanced economy, and offers exceptional opportunities to live, learn, work, and play.What We Offer?This position is eligible for the following:Annual Salary Range: $72,374 - $90,468Payment in Lieu of Benefits (for contracts over 12 months)Employee Assistance ProgramEligibility to participate in the OMERS pension planPaid time off, including vacation and incidental days (for contracts over 6 months)Employee perks/discounts: Discount on Active Living Pass and PerkopolisFlexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options and participation in the Town’s compressed work-week program (for eligible positions)Position SummaryUnder 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 ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities Include: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 investigationCleans, disinfects and maintains up-to-date records for municipal vehicles and equipmentConducts kennel inspections and prepares reports regarding the requirements contained in the Town’s business licensing by-lawsCovers after hours “on call” shifts to provide response to emergency callsProvides enforcement relating to the Town’s Parking BylawsMonitoring compliance, responding to complaints and requests for enforcement of parking prohibitionsCoordinates towing of unauthorized vehicles in accordance with Halton Region Police and Tow PoliciesInvestigates and identifies by-law infractionsCreates, opens and updates electronic investigation filesWorks closely with other municipal departments and Halton Regional Police Service, Burlington Animal Shelter, Halton Regional Health Department and the Milton Fire DepartmentInvestigates livestock claims as an appointed investigatorIssues Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 penalty notices of the Provincial Offences ActGathers evidence and obtains necessary documentation for prosecutionPrepares court files, attends court, tribunal hearings and presents evidence regarding violations of the Animal Control, Noise, Clean Yards, Business Licensing and Parking Control By-lawsServes notices stating specific defects to property owners or occupants and advises of remedial measures required to comply with Town legislationIssues Part 2 offence notices and administrative penaltiesPrepares tribunal documentation and presents evidence regarding municipal enforcement mattersEducation &

• ExperienceMinimum QualificationsCertificate/Diploma in Police Studies/Foundations, Law &

• Security, Justice &





• Administration or related fieldMinimum two years’ experience of animal control related experienceExperience interpreting by-laws and provincial legislation pertaining to municipal law enforcement and licensingExperience practicing safe animal handling procedures for dangerous/aggressive domestic animalsCertified Municipal Law Enforcement Officer or able to obtain Certification within three yearsA valid Ontario Driver’s License Class G with a satisfactory driving recordSatisfactory Criminal Record check is requiredExcellent interpersonal, investigative, detailed report writing and organizational skillsStrong problem-solving skills and proven ability to resolve disputes in a matter that supports a high level of customer servicePreferred QualificationsPost-secondary education in Animal Care or Veterinary Technician is preferredTraining related to wildlife and animals living in their natural habitatExperience related to parking enforcementExperience handling injured and deceased wildlifeExperience confining, securing and transporting live and deceased animalsKnowledge of the Dog Owners Liability ActKnowledge of the Livestock, Poultry and Honey Bee Protection ActKnowledge of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation ActKnowledge of the Migratory Bird Conservation ActKnowledge of the Provincial Offences Act (POA) Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 penalty notices as well as evidence collectionProficient in Windows based software including Word, Outlook, Excel and Amanda and parking control softwareNote to ApplicantsThis posting is for an existing job vacancyThe Town is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, accessible, and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to fair and transparent hiring practices.We thank all who apply, however only those selected to move forward in the process will be contacted.AccommodationsShould you be selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your full participation in the process.How to ApplyInterested applicants are invited to apply online at www.milton.ca under the Employment Opportunities section. Please ensure your application is submitted by 11:59 pm on August 12, 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.In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used strictly for candidate selection.

📌 Animal Services Officer (2 Year Contract) (Winnipeg)
🏢 Town of Milton
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