Position Details

Posting Information

Posting Number

CK53749P

Position Title

Licence & Bylaw Enforcement Officer

No. of Staff Required

7

Position Type

FT

If Term position, enter length of Term in months

N/A

Position Groups

CUPE Civic

Division

People & Protective Services (DV139)

Department

Community Safety (DP115)

Department Name

Branch

Bylaw Services (BR150)

Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

Classification Summary - Union

A License & Bylaw Enforcement Officer investigates complaints of bylaw infractions and
enforces municipal bylaws and regulations with professionalism and impartiality.

Duties - Union

• Records, responds, investigates and resolves bylaw -related enquiries and complaints from the general public, businesses, other government agencies and other external groups.

• Issues municipal tickets related to a variety of bylaw violations (i.e. business license violations, parking violations, illegal suites and signs, etc.).

• Interviews complainants, alleged offenders and other persons to determine the facts of alleged infractions/incidents; explains bylaws/regulations and, in appropriate circumstances, attempts to obtain voluntary compliance.

• Gathers and documents evidence according to established rules of evidence and investigative techniques; initiates/prepares prosecution actions, as authorized by the Supervisor. Presents evidence in court when called upon to do so.

• Prepares and writes reports, letters, court documents and other correspondence; keeps accurate patrol logs and maintains various service records and files, utilizing various computerized databases.

• Patrols City streets and parks to identify, pre-empt and resolve bylaw problems; reports property damage or hazardous situations (i.e. abandoned vehicles, damaged or missing traffic signs, graffiti, etc.)

• Attends RCMP Detachment Watch briefings to listen to criminal activity information (e.g. stolen vehicles, etc.). Reports to the RCMP suspicious vehicles or activities observed during patrols (i.e. dangerous driving; potential grow-ops, etc.) Works closely with Building Inspectors and other City staff.

• Performs traffic control during traffic accidents, emergency incidents, or special events and assignments.

Results and Activities - Non union

Credentials - Union

• High School graduation or equivalent
• Completion of recognized Bylaw Enforcement & Investigative Skills Certificate (i.e.

Justice Institute Level I & II Program or recognized equivalent)

• Experience

• BC Driver’s License – Class 5

• RCMP Security Clearance

Knowledge - Non Union

Skills & Abilities - Non Union

Competencies

• Conflict Resolution
• Professional Credibility
• Teamwork
• Problem -solving
• Bondable/Cash Handling

Posting Text

Physical Demands

Special Instructions to Applicant

Additional Hiring Information

Pay Rate

Starts at $46.06 per hour with 2 step progressions to $49.08 per hour

Posting Date

06/18/2025

Closing Date

07/04/2025

Days of Work

Monday - Sunday

Standard Hours per Day

11

Hours of Work

6:00am-5:00pm; 1:00pm-12:00am; varies

Work Location

OTHER LOCATION

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1

• Other Document 2

• Other Document 3

• Other Document 4