Animal Welfare Officer STATUS: Temporary

- Full time with benefits (potential to become permanent after 1 year pending completion of requirements) SHIFT: 35 Hours per week - May be required to travel overnight up to 25% of the time, sometimes at little notice Based in Williams Lake, or Quesnel or 100 Mile House, BC - Covering the Cariboo Region 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 dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Reporting to the Regional Manager Animal Protection, this position responds to concerns and complaints of animal cruelty within the assigned geographic area. This includes conducting investigations in accordance with federal, provincial and municipal legislation and following BC SPCA policies, protocols, regulations and guidelines.

Read the Article: The frontline for animals: Why becoming a BC SPCA Animal Protection Officer might be the career for you Conduct, or cause to be conducted, investigations into complaints of animal cruelty. Attending to all complaints following legislative requirements and BC SPCA policies, protocols, regulations, and guidelines

- Responding to situations using knowledge of animal behaviour, animal handling techniques and proper use of rescue equipment to minimize the degree of suffering
- Taking all necessary precautions to ensure personal and public safety




- Determining if an animal is in critical distress and taking action necessary pursuant to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act to relieve that animal’s distress, including authorizing euthanasia
- Gathering evidence of an offence pursuant to the PCA Act, Criminal Code, and any other legislation or regulation pertaining to the prevention of cruelty to animals. Recording all actions taken in the appropriate software systems Ensure that all records and statistics are kept in conformance with BC SPCA and Branch policies, and provide such records and/or reports in a timely manner upon request. Conduct inspections of any establishment where animals are kept for sale, hire or entertainment during the normal business hours of those establishments to determine if an animal is in distress. Take custody of animals that are at large and in distress, abandoned or apparently ownerless. Prepare notices of disposition in accordance with the PCA Act and BC SPCA policies. Take any action necessary to ensure compliance with Federal or Provincial legislation or regulations pertaining to the keeping, care or prevention of cruelty to animals. Act as an ambassador of the BC SPCA and ensure customer and community relations are consistently professional and positive.



Work collaboratively with other staff and volunteers, support and implement BC SPCA provincial initiatives, and adhere to BC SPCA policies and procedures. To assist in local and provincial fund-raising initiatives, as required.

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Class N or 5 BC Drivers’ License and driver’s abstract Post-secondary education in a related field or a combination of education and experience acceptable to the employer or equivalent are considered an asset: Report Writing for Professional Investigators - INVE 1005 Introduction to Administrative Law - INVE 1002 Testifying in Legal Proceedings/Hearings - INVE 1008 CRES-1100 Foundations of Collaborative Conflict Resolution Learn more at the JIBC Animal Protection Officer Career Path Effectively use computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and databases Demonstrated knowledge of federal, provincial and municipal laws and regulations regarding animals, animal welfare, and related activities Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Clear criminal record check Ability to attend training and qualify as a Special Provincial Constable within one year Animal Protection Services work is considered high-risk for potential psychological health and safety hazards. Three weeks vacation, plus twelve sick days. Competitive extended health benefits (dental, vision, life insurance, LTD and AD&D;) on the 1st of the 4th month of employment While we use technology to support application management, applications are not screened, scored, or ranked by AI systems.

No telephone calls, please.

📌 Animal Protection Officer (Williams Lake)
🏢 Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
📍 Williams Lake