Community Compliance Officer

Job summary

The Community Compliance Officer provides field presence in regional and community parks to conduct patrols, public education, and compliance documentation. They also assist with bylaw-related inquiries and coordinate follow-up actions with internal and external partners.

Job details

Organization Regional District of Nanaimo Region British Columbia Application Deadline September 30, 2026 before 16:00 Type Permanent Full-Time Category Bylaw enforcement Twitter Facebook Linkedin Send Save Print Description The Regional District of Nanaimo is seeking a permanent full-time Community Compliance Officer within Bylaw Services. The Community Compliance Officer is a key field staff member reporting to the Manager, Bylaw Services. This role supports Bylaw Enforcement Officers (BEOs) by providing field presence in Regional and Community Parks, completing compliance-oriented patrols, public education, documentation and coordinated follow-up with internal and external partners, and by assisting with bylaw-related inquiries and inspections as assigned. Requirements Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent and two to three years of recent related experience in social work, community outreach, or bylaw compliance, including frontline work with unsheltered individuals and those experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. Completion of Trauma-Informed Practice training is required, along with Bylaw Compliance, Enforcement and Investigation Skills Level 1 course, or the ability to complete within six months of employment. A Certificate in Community Mental Health Work, Social Work, or a related field is considered an asset. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. The successful candidate must also have a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence and Occupational First Aid Level 1 certification. Salary & Benefits This is a permanent full-time (40 hours per week) Union position. The (2026) rate of pay is $39.99 to $42.09. The position offers an attractive benefits package as provided within the collective agreement between the Regional District of Nanaimo and the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 401. *Classification currently under review. To View The Full Job Description Visit Rdn.bc.ca/employment Contact Email: rdncareers@rdn.bc.ca To apply for this position, send your cover letter and resume to rdncareers@rdn.bc.ca. Please quote 2026-1123 in the subject line of your email to ensure proper processing. From the same category : bylaw enforcement Bylaw Enforcement Officer - City of Penticton 22 Sep, 2026 Municipal Law Enforcement Officer II - The Corporation of the City of St.Thomas 20 Sep, 2026 Bylaw Compliance Officer (Regular) - City of Vernon 26 Sep, 2026 MORE

What you’ll do

The Community Compliance Officer provides field presence in regional and community parks to conduct patrols, public education, and compliance documentation. They also assist with bylaw-related inquiries and coordinate follow-up actions with internal and external partners.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and two to three years of recent experience in social work, community outreach, or bylaw compliance. Required certifications include a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence, Occupational First Aid Level 1, and Trauma-Informed Practice training.

Benefits

• Benefits package

Listed skills

• First Aid · Preferred
• Mental Health Support · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Bylaw enforcement
• Community outreach
• Social work
• Trauma-informed practice
• Public education
• Field patrols
• Mental health support
• Substance use support
• Documentation
• Inspection
• First aid

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services
• Legal
• Security & Safety