Bylaw Enforcment Officer

Job summary

The Bylaw Enforcement Officer is responsible for conducting patrols, investigating bylaw infractions, and preparing documented evidence for court proceedings. The role also involves the safe and humane handling of animals and maintaining detailed investigation reports.

Job details

Job Details POSTING TYPE: External POSITION TYPE: Full-time HOURS OF WORK: 40- hour work week, as per schedule HOURLY RATE $39.27 per hour, Pay Grade 7 – Schedule “B” Outside Employees ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION * Grade 12 Diploma or GED * Successful completion of Investigative Skills Course Level 1 through the Justice Institute of BC, or equivalent * De-escalation and conflict resolution training * Occupational First Aid – Level 1 EXPERIENCE * Two (2) years related endorcement experience SPECIFIC SKILLS * Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. * Excellent verbal and written skills. * Well-developed report writing skills with ability to prepare documented evidence in court. * Excellent critical thinking skills. * Demonstrated high degree of initiative and sound judgement. * Intermediate to advanced computer skills. * High level of tact and diplomacy skills * Use of devices designed to assist in the apprehension of live animals. Safe and humane handling of animals and ability to apprehend animals which may be aggressive. * Excellent safety awareness skills and ability to monitor surroundings. * Must maintain valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license and ability to drive. * Knowledge of enforcement. * Ability to maintain records and investigation reports. * Ability to work with minimal supervision. * Initiative, sound judgement, positive and responsive when dealing with the public, user groups and staff. * Ability to maintain confidentiality. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS * A satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Check * Ability to safely ride a bike for the purpose of patrols. * Ability to wear and perform work in provided safety equipment, including protective vest. CLOSING DATE: 09/23/2026

What you’ll do

The Bylaw Enforcement Officer is responsible for conducting patrols, investigating bylaw infractions, and preparing documented evidence for court proceedings. The role also involves the safe and humane handling of animals and maintaining detailed investigation reports.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Grade 12 diploma, an Investigative Skills Level 1 certificate, and two years of related enforcement experience. A valid Class 5 BC driver's license and the ability to pass a Police Information Check with a Vulnerable Sector Check are mandatory.

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Safety awareness · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Conflict resolution
• Report writing
• Critical thinking
• Interpersonal skills
• Animal handling
• Tact and diplomacy
• Computer skills
• Safety awareness
• Investigative skills
• De-escalation
• First aid
• Communication skills
• Report Writing
• Tactfulness
• De-escalation Techniques
• Diplomacy
• Valid Driver's License
• First Aid
• Computer Literacy
• Confidentiality
• Conflict Resolution
• Critical Thinking
• Investigation

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Security & Safety
• Administrative
• Officer
• Law Enforcement Officer
• Police Officers
• Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers