23/07/2024
The Canadian Animal Actors Welfare and Protection Services is seeking full time, part-time and on call Animal Humane Reps to work on motion picture, television, commercial and new media locations to ensure the humane treatment of animal actors. Reps are needed in Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto.
Wages: $200-$400/day
Position summary:
Responsible for representing CAAWPS to assure the humane treatment of animal performers, to document how the animals are housed and cared for, how various scenes and /or stunts using animal performers are accomplished. To advise regarding animal safety issues and uphold the CAAWPS Guidelines for The Safe Use of Animals in Filmed Media. Work includes critical and sensitive contacts with animal trainers, production executives, crew members and occasionally the media.
Responsibilities:
• Monitoring Animal Action in Filmed Media
Educate film personnel in humane matters, assist in any manner that pertains to the animals that are performing in the film, and ensure the safety and welfare of the animal(s) involved.
• Report Writing
Timely and accurate report writing is critical; the report should be detailed in a manner that gives the reader a comprehensive understanding of the animal action, how it was achieved, and all safety precautions that were set in place to achieve the safety and welfare of all animals involved. Reports serve as an accountability record regarding the treatment of the animal(s).
• Communication and Diplomacy:
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with diplomacy to work effectively with Media program staff and production personnel, including: producers, directors, assistant directors, special effects personnel, pyrotechnics personnel, firefighters, wranglers, trainers, veterinarians, and local enforcement agencies, if an incident requires adjudication. May need to act as liaison to local agencies that have jurisdiction over animal welfare issues.
• Location of Work Assignments:
Humane Reps are needed to work in their local and larger geographic regions as well as be available for travel to various International locations, as needed. Work assignments are often given on short notice and are subject to change. Production assignments vary greatly in length, from one hour to several months at a time on location. Production days may be 10-12 hours or possibly just a few hours.
Essential experience, knowledge, skills and abilities:
Registered Veterinary Technician/Technologist (preferred, but not required)
B.S. in Animal Science or related field from an accredited school, or equivalent combination of experience and education (preferred, but not required)
ALL LEVELS OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED. EXTENSIVE TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED.
Diversity of experience in animal health and behaviour preferred
Commitment to animal welfare
Equine knowledge and experience preferred
Broad knowledge and familiarity with a wide range of animals
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; active listening
Adept at building collaborative relationships and demonstrating diplomacy
Knowledge of special effects and stunts involving animals preferred
Work effectively without direct supervision in the field
Detail-oriented and organized
Excellent judgment
Must be able to analyze situations and make recommendations within a short period
Adept at using computer for email and writing reports
Physical demands and work environment:
The work environment principally consists of motion picture production sound stages and off-lot motion picture production interior and exterior location sets in various types of buildings and/or outdoor locations. Requires the ability to work outdoors in rough terrain, and the ability to work in a variety of climatic conditions.
The physical working environment is primarily outdoors and may require working in extreme cold, extreme heat, wet and/or humid weather conditions.
Walking, climbing, balancing and standing while on location during the production of motion pictures, lifting on occasion 10 kg or more. Reaching, handling, stooping and bending when observing and recording related duties.
Excellent vision from 6 meters or more.
Valid driver’s license required and ability to provide own transportation to production location.
Local, national and/or international travel will be required on-call, sometimes on short notice. A valid passport is required.
Monitoring of production work can occur at any time of day or night and is subject to change; starting and ending times vary based on production schedule.
Materials and Equipment Used:
Required uniform
Computer
Paperwork/Guidelines
Proper Identification
Automobile
Digital camera
Binoculars
Cell phone
Flashlight
Batteries
Rubber boots
Change of clothes
First aid kit (personal)
Interested candidates may send a resume to: [email protected]
