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Our Bylaw Services Department is currently looking for a highly motivated, outgoing and animal savvy person who enjoys engaging with the public to promote responsible pet ownership as a Dog Licence Canvasser. In this role, you will be responsible for educating dog owning residents on dog licence requirements and following up. Duties include planning canvassing routes in the District's neighbourhoods; visiting residences; educating and issuing dog licences if applicable; providing specified bylaw information to dog owners; and performing some record keeping. The successful candidate will possess excellent customer service skills; along with the ability to deal courteously with the public including being able to provide information, respond to questions, and successfully defuse potentially challenging situations; and prepare and maintain a variety of reports and records. You will also have knowledge of the dog licence fee schedules and the related bylaw.
Job Responsibility:
Educating dog owning residents on dog licence requirements and following up
planning canvassing routes in the District's neighbourhoods
visiting residences
educating and issuing dog licences if applicable
providing specified bylaw information to dog owners
performing some record keeping
Requirements:
A valid class 5 driver's licence is required
ability to walk long distances and under varying weather conditions
preferably, you have access to a vehicle
an understanding of dog behaviour and a comfort level with dogs is an asset
Nice to have:
understanding of dog behaviour and a comfort level with dogs