Community Safety Officer (Bylaw)
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About the role
Community Safety Officer (Bylaw)
Unionized Job Vacancy
Competition #25-20
POSITION TITLE:
Community Safety Officer (Bylaw)
DEPARTMENT:
Community Services
HOURS OF WORK:
40 hours per week
2-Year Term (potential for permanent position)
POSTING DATE:
Thursday, September 4, 2025
CLOSING DATE:
4 p.m., Thursday, September 18, 2025
HOURLY RATE:
$39.41 – $46.29
Surrounded by mountain ranges, Smithers is a northern gem, nestled at the base of Hudson Bay Mountain. With a population of 5,400, it is a service hub for a surrounding region comprising of a population of approximately 15,000.
Residents enjoy four seasons of recreational activities; in addition to a ski hill within a half an hour of town, the region offers word-class fishing, backcountry and cross-country skiing, hunting, golfing and alpine trails for hiking and horseback riding coupled with a lively music scene, Art Gallery, Museum, theatrical performances, and an energetic sporting community.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Reporting to the Director of Community Services, the Community Safety Officer develops, implements, and administers a variety of Town bylaws related to animal control, traffic control, and general nuisances.
Qualifications include:
- Post-secondary education in criminology (preferred),
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Peace Officer and/or RCMP,
- OR a combination of related education and experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance.
- Valid First Aid.
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
The Town of Smithers offers a comprehensive benefits package, Municipal Pension Plan, Medical Travel Plan, and 15 days of paid vacation for the first year worked.
Complete details for this position, including complete Job Description(s), can be found on the Town of Smithers website: www.smithers.ca**.**
Qualified candidates may forward their application package including cover letter, resume and three references, quoting Competition #25-20 no later than 4:00 P.M., Thursday, September 18, 2025, to:
Human Resources Competition #25-20
Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
Or: careers@smithers.ca
The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Town of Smithers is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years
Community Safety Officer (Bylaw)
Top Benefits
About the role
Community Safety Officer (Bylaw)
Unionized Job Vacancy
Competition #25-20
POSITION TITLE:
Community Safety Officer (Bylaw)
DEPARTMENT:
Community Services
HOURS OF WORK:
40 hours per week
2-Year Term (potential for permanent position)
POSTING DATE:
Thursday, September 4, 2025
CLOSING DATE:
4 p.m., Thursday, September 18, 2025
HOURLY RATE:
$39.41 – $46.29
Surrounded by mountain ranges, Smithers is a northern gem, nestled at the base of Hudson Bay Mountain. With a population of 5,400, it is a service hub for a surrounding region comprising of a population of approximately 15,000.
Residents enjoy four seasons of recreational activities; in addition to a ski hill within a half an hour of town, the region offers word-class fishing, backcountry and cross-country skiing, hunting, golfing and alpine trails for hiking and horseback riding coupled with a lively music scene, Art Gallery, Museum, theatrical performances, and an energetic sporting community.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Reporting to the Director of Community Services, the Community Safety Officer develops, implements, and administers a variety of Town bylaws related to animal control, traffic control, and general nuisances.
Qualifications include:
- Post-secondary education in criminology (preferred),
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Peace Officer and/or RCMP,
- OR a combination of related education and experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance.
- Valid First Aid.
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License.
PERKS AND BENEFITS
The Town of Smithers offers a comprehensive benefits package, Municipal Pension Plan, Medical Travel Plan, and 15 days of paid vacation for the first year worked.
Complete details for this position, including complete Job Description(s), can be found on the Town of Smithers website: www.smithers.ca**.**
Qualified candidates may forward their application package including cover letter, resume and three references, quoting Competition #25-20 no later than 4:00 P.M., Thursday, September 18, 2025, to:
Human Resources Competition #25-20
Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
Or: careers@smithers.ca
The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Town of Smithers is an equal opportunity employer committed to establishing an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Education : College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience : 2 years to less than 3 years