Animal Control Officer - 1 - 209 - Richmond Community Animal Centre Posted Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM | Expires Friday, January 1, 2027 at 10:59 AM 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. The BC SPCA is a agile organization with facilities and services across the province of BC.

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Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is looking to fill the following career opportunity: Animal Control Officer 1 - ACO1 STATUS: Permanent; Full-Time with benefits SHIFT: 35 hours per week - Wednesday-Sunday WAGE: Hourly Reporting to the Animal Centre Manager, the Animal Control Officer 1 (ACO1) is responsible for activities related to caring for the health and welfare of animals in the Animal Centre as well as to attend to regular patrols and assigned calls outside the Animal Centre. Work outside the Animal Centre will require administering/educating on municipal by-laws and BC SPCA animal health and welfare best practices/protocols. These priorities may vary between locations and shifts.

You treat the animals humanely, with compassion and concern, and transmit these values to others both on and off the job. You are a level-headed team player who is calm under pressure and passionate about animal welfare. This position is also responsible for the capture and transport of animals with various behavior (including aggressive) and candidates should have sound knowledge of the care and handling of different species.

Responsibilities in the Animal Centre include: Working collaboratively with others to ensure the entire facility (interior and exterior) is kept in a clean,



sanitary and professional manner on an ongoing basis. Treating all animals humanely, with compassion and concern, and upholding these values both on and off the job. Following BC SPCA standards, policies, and protocols at all times to ensure animal health and welfare Providing customer service to internal stakeholders and the public.

Assisting with training and mentoring of less senior staff.

Responsibilities in the Field include: Investigating and resolving animal bylaw-related complaints as per the city contract and in keeping with BC SPCA policy/procedure/standards. Receiving calls from the public, addressing directly or referring to appropriate authority, and following up as necessary. Issuing dog licenses to members of the public, collecting payment and issuing receipt.

Completing animal transport duties. Working collaboratively with other stakeholders such as government representatives, police, special provincial constables, and other enforcement agencies to ensure animal welfare and public safety. Grade 12 education, completion of Bylaw Level 1, and 1-2 years’ related experience; Working hands-on with animals in a veterinary clinic, animal care facility, animal control setting, or other care/training facility; Valid Class N or 5 BC Drivers’ License and driver’s abstract Physical ability to lift, pull, and push heavy objects as well as handle aggressive animals Sound knowledge of animals, their breeds, characteristics and more common diseases Basic computer skills sufficient to deal effectively with the necessary front office routines Ability to prioritize demands on time and work with limited supervision Criminal Record Check While we use technology to support application management, applications are not screened, scored, or ranked by AI systems.

No emails or telephone calls, please.

📌 Animal Control Officer (Part Time) (Richmond)
🏢 SPCA
📍 Richmond