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- Job ID #32322: Animal Control Officer PT (Periodic)
- Union: CUPE Local 5167
- Job Description ID #: 5061
- Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-cityby 4:00 p.m. on November 18, 2026
- This is a periodic posting for all current and upcoming temporary and permanent full-time vacancies for the period of November 5, 2026 - May 5, 2027.
- Vacancy type: This posting will be used to fill current vacancies, as well as any further vacancies which arise during the period noted above
- Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Supervisor, Municipal Law Enforcement is responsible for the enforcement of Municipal and Provincial animal control by-laws. Receives, investigates, reviews and resolves complaints.

GENERAL DUTIES

Investigate and enforce Municipal By-laws under Parts I and III of the Provincial Offences Act, respecting dog control and licensing,



animal control and various parks regulations.

Investigate and resolve animal related complaints.

Gather evidence and prepare written reports for pending court cases.

Prepare notes and gather evidence to support charges.

Attend at court regarding by-law enforcement.

Provide routine patrolling of districts.

Enforce provisions of the Dog Owners Liability Act.

Issue warnings, orders to comply, notices of offence and summonses to appear.

Receive and resolve all complaints respecting stray, domestic and wildlife, including the impounding of healthy animals and removal of injured and dead animals from municipal property, highways and private lands and the investigation of animal attack complaints.

Rescue animals in distress or at risk and take custody of animals being surrendered by their owners.

Issue dog licences as required.

Pick up injured or sick animals and transport to veterinarian if necessary.

Assist Police, Fire, Community Services, SPCA Cruelty Investigators and local Veterinarians as required.

Report suspected child abuse to the Children's Aid Society.

Return impounded animals to owners or to shelter.

Complete animal control reports.

Complete vehicle operating reports.

Input information of all animals brought to the shelter into the database.

Prepare daily officer reports.

Perform general shelter duties as required.

Cadaver removal (if applicable).

Mediate neighbourhood disputes, utilizing a public relations/education model.

Investigate the destruction of livestock and determine the cause of death as a Livestock Valuer.

Perform emergency euthanasia on both domestic animals and wildlife.

Perform routine maintenance on animal control vehicles and equipment. Maintain a clean vehic

📌 Job ID #32322: Animal Control Officer PT (Canada)
🏢 The City of Hamilton
📍 Canada