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Job Title
Animal Services Officer, Urgent Response (Ongoing Posting)
Organizational Unit
Corporate Services -> Legislative Services -> Bylaws
Requisition #
26-191
Location
Town Hall Corp - Newmarket, ON L3Y4X7 CA (Primary)
Shift Type
Job Type
Casual
If a contract, Contract Duration
12 months
Staffing request is required for
Date Posted By
8/10/2026
Date Posting Closes
12/31/2026
Time Posting Closes: 5:00 p.m.
Category
Legislative Services
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Education
College Diploma
Salary Payband/Range
Job Description
Please note that this is an ongoing posting meaning that applications will be accepted until December 31, 2026 in order to establish a pool of candidates for when opportunities come up.
Under the direction of the Supervisor, Animal Services, the Animal Services Officer, Urgent Response (after hours) is responsible for after-hours response to calls for animals that are critically injured, sick, or otherwise in distress to alleviate pain and suffering, on an on-call basis. This includes, but is not limited to capturing, handling, restraining, and assessing all types of animals. Transporting domestic animals to receive veterinary treatment, providing temporary housing and care to wild animals that are eligible for rehabilitation, and humane euthanasia of wild animals that are not eligible for rehabilitation. Completing necessary reports and maintaining detailed notes.
Job Requirements




Post-secondary diploma in Animal Care, Veterinary Technology, or animal-related experience, or related field and/or combination of equivalent education and experience is required.
Demonstrated related experience working with including experience capturing, restraining, handling and assessing various breeds and species of animals is required.
Experience working or volunteering with wildlife is an asset.
Experience or familiarity with euthanizing practices is an asset.
Demonstrated robust communication, dispute resolution, and customer service skills including demonstrated ability in dealing with the public, as well as handling difficult individuals, and ability to de-escalate contentious situations are required.
Demonstrated oral and written skills regarding documentation; report writing, attention to detail and accuracy are required.
Demonstrated knowledge in computers, skills, and efficiency in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and spreadsheet application, along with knowledge of additional relevant software.
Due to the responsibilities of this position a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town is required.
Class "G" Driver's License in good standing and a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business is required.
Availability to work outside normal working hours to respond to call for animals in distress is required.
The Town of Newmarket is committed to accommodating all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code for all employment activities including the recruitment process.
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📌 Animal Services Officer, Urgent Response (Ongoing Posting) (Ontario)
🏢 Town of Newmarket
📍 Ontario