On-Call Animal Control Officer

Purpose:

Is responsible for providing services to the Community for the capture of injured, dead, or stray animals from the Territory of Kahnawà:kefor treatment,disposal, and/or impoundment.

To ensure this is done in an effective and efficient manner.

Toconduct patrols throughout the Kahnawà:ke Mohawk Territory to investigate Complaints and provide a variety of Public Services for the General Public.

To Patrol Kahnawá:keand enforce the Kahnawá:ke Animal Control Law.

• Patrols Kahnawà:ke Territory for any stray animals and captures for holding in the kennel, following protocols for holding and care.

• Issues warnings and/or infraction tickets to owners of dogs that are untied on their property.

• Testifies in a court of law when called upon to do so.

• Communicates or receives calls by Peacekeeper phone or radio.

• Responds to all emergency animal calls.

• Maintains records,logsand reports of all calls.

• Answerscallsfor injured, dead, or stray animals needing to be picked up.

• Transports animals to the proper animal care facilityor to and froma veterinarian for treatment or to a pound.

• Disposes of Animals Carcasses, following proper protocols.

• Provides on-call service 24 hours per day.
• Promotes animal control issues by appearing ona radio stationfortalk showsto inform
  
  Kahnawa'kehró:nonofthe lawsregardingtheir pets.
• Report impounded animals via local media, K103 radio station.

To care for animals at thepound.

• Ensures all animals are fed regularly.

• Ensures all cages are cleaned regularly.

• Ensures all tools and equipmentiskept clean.

• Ensures animals are kept in a humane holding space.
• Ensures that animals are comforted at all times by providing proper bedding and accommodations, especially in cold weather and extreme heat.

To ensure that the Animal Protection Office is maintained

• Logs each call received by filling in daily activity sheet of all calls.

• Documents andcompletesreports of every animal brought into the pound.

• Ensures the office is kept clean.
• Shovels walkway andclearskennel yard of snow in winter.

High School Diploma, plus one (1) year relevant experience.

• Knowledge of the Kahnawà:ke Territory for patrolling.

• Knowledge of the Kahnawà:ke Animal Control Law.

• Knowledge of the types of animalsencounteredon the territory.

• Knowledge of how to care for and handle various typesof animals.

• The ability to handle,capture, and control animals humanely and effectively under stressful or emergency situations.

• The ability to assess animal behavior and make effective decisionsregardinghandling,capturing, or destroying the animal.

• The ability toidentifysymptoms and behaviors associated with rabies, distemper,parvo, and other common domestic animal diseases.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Good organizational skills.

• Ability to work alone as well as in a team setting.
• Mustpossessa valid Quebec Driver’s license.
• Conducts business with internal and external clients in a tactful,discreet, and courteous manner.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adhere to the MCK Administration Manual-Personnel Policy and Kanien’kéha Language initiatives.
• Ability to communicate in the Kanien’kéhaand French languages is an asset.
• The willingness to learn the Kanien’kéha language.

• Various days/night shifts in an indoor and outdoor environment.

• Moderatelevelof stress associated with dealing with the public.

• Flexibility to work evenings,weekends and holidays.

• Occasional overtime may be required.

• Ability to adapt to outdoor working conditions.

• Performs manual labor.
• Ability tolift upto 80 lbs. (heavier lifting may berequiredat times).

• Ensure complete applications are submitted, including Letter of Intent and Resume. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates.

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