JOB POSTING
Human Resources
Telephone: 250-960-4414
Fax: 250-563-7520
E-mail: [email protected]
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POSITION:
BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (Permanent, Full-Time)
NATURE OF POSITION:
Under general supervision, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer is responsible
for ensuring compliance with Regional District bylaws and applicable
Provincial statutes. The work involves receiving and investigating
complaints, applying and explaining requirements of such bylaws, taking
action to achieve compliance of violators, including verbal and/or written
notice, or action authorized by bylaw and/or the Regional Board including
laying charges by summons, ticketing, preparation of evidence for
injunction proceedings and witnessing in court as required.
LOCATION:
155 George Street, Prince George, BC
RATE OF PAY:
$2,358.72 bi-weekly (2017 rate)
HOURS OF WORK:
7.25 hour work day with one hour for lunch (72.5 hours bi-weekly)
DUTIES AND
QUALIFICATIONS:
As set out in the attached job description.
TERM:
Start date: To be determined
BENEFITS:
In accordance with the Collective Agreement with C.U.P.E. Local 1699.
This is a Union position.
POSTING:
Internal and External
PLEASE SUBMIT RESUMES TO THE UNDERSIGNED NO LATER
THAN 4:00 P.M., THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017:
Marie St. Laurent, CPHR
Manager of Human Resources
Regional District of Fraser-Fort George
155 George Street
Prince George, BC V2L 1P8
DATE DISTRIBUTED:
Friday, April 28, 2017
Distribution:
C.U.P.E. Local 1699
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JOB DESCRIPTION MANUAL
BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - JOB 5.7
JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision, the Bylaw Enforcement Officer is responsible for ensuring compliance with Regional
District bylaws and applicable Provincial statutes. The work involves receiving and investigating complaints, applying
and explaining requirements of such bylaws, taking action to achieve compliance of violators, including verbal and/or
written notice, or action authorized by bylaw and/or the Regional Board including laying charges by summons, ticketing,
preparation of evidence for injunction proceedings and witnessing in court as required. Maintains liaison with various
departments within the Regional District, RCMP and Provincial government departments. Assists with drafting
amendments to Regional District bylaws, preparing and maintaining reports and records as required.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
Bylaw Enforcement:
1. Investigates complaints and/or contraventions of Regional District regulatory bylaws and pertinent Provincial
legislation.
2. Carries out enforcement and compliance procedures in accordance with Regional District policy and as directed.
3. Carries out enforcement and compliance procedures outside of regular hours as required.
4. Arranges for the hiring of temporary or seasonal staff and supervises such staff.
5. Manages contract services for the provision of animal control and management or other services.
6. Reviews and recommends changes to regulations and procedures from an enforcement perspective.
7. Research, analyze, prepare and implement a municipal ticketing program if and where applicable.
Other:
1. Writes reports and correspondence on a variety of matters.
2. Represents the Regional District at Committee, Commission, technical and other meetings.
3. Assists in preparation of draft budgets as requested.
4. Performs related duties.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Job Knowledge:
1. Reasonable knowledge of the property legal description system.
2. Considerable knowledge of the applicable Regional District bylaws, policies and procedures and Provincial
legislation for successful enforcement.
3. Reasonable knowledge of the bylaws, legislation and regulations that are to be enforced.
4. Reasonable knowledge of office administration procedures.
5. Knowledge of local government functions and experience as a Peace Officer are assets.
JOB DESCRIPTION MANUAL
JOB 5.7, Page 2
Education and Experience:
6. Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent, supplemented with training or experience providing familiarity with paralegal/
court and investigative procedures and interpretation and/or enforcement of laws, regulations or bylaws.
7. Completion of recognized Bylaw Enforcement Course or equivalent training.
8. Minimum of one years’ previous experience in Bylaw Enforcement, preferably with local government or equivalent.
9. Training and experience in dealing with difficult and angry people in an enforcement atmosphere.
Skills and Abilities:
10. Excellent analytical and report-writing skills together with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to
communicate in a persuasive manner with members of the general public on matters of a sensitive nature.
11. Ability to deal tactfully with individuals, community representatives and the general public.
12. Ability to obtain and maintain RCMP reliability check - bondable.
13. Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License.
Effective Date: February 7, 1992
Revised: October 14, 1999
Revised: August 16, 2006