Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on October 20th, 2026.
Posting Information Posting NumberPosting Number CK54282P
Position TitlePosition Title Licence & Bylaw Enforcement Officer
No. of Staff RequiredNo. of Staff Required 5
Position TypePosition Type FT
If Term position, enter length of Term in monthsIf Term position, enter length of Term in months N/A
Position GroupsPosition Groups CUPE Civic
DivisionDivision People & Protective Services (DV139)
DepartmentDepartment Community Safety (DP115)
Department Name BranchBranch Bylaw Services (BR150)
Organizational Information Purpose of your Position- Non Union Classification Summary
- Union
A Licence & 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.
- Non 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
- Non Union Skills & Abilities
- Non Union Posting Text Physical Demands Special Instructions to Applicant
Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on October 20th, 2026.
Additional Hiring InformationPlease ensure that you have a resume and Driver’s Abstract to attach, as these are required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s License, or are waiting to receive a Driver’s Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s License”.
Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.
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