Bylaw Enforcement Officer (Full Time)

City of Chilliwack; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chilliwack is seeking a Bylaw Enforcement Officer (Full Time) to support the Development and Regulatory Enforcement Services. The role involves enforcing bylaws, processing licences, and investigating complaints to ensure compliance with municipal regulations.

Responsibilities include field inspections, preparing information for court proceedings, and communicating complex rules to business owners and the public. This permanent, full-time position closes on 2026-10-20.

Qualifications

• Must have Grade 12 education supplemented preferably with courses in Criminology and Administration;

Responsibilities

• Assist in administration of inspectional and enforcement programs.
• Investigate and process complaints concerning infractions or violations of Municipal Bylaws.
• Prepare information for prosecution and give evidence in court.
• Receive and process business and trade licence applications; perform field inspections for bylaw compliance.
• Interpret regulations and bylaws to the general public.

Skills

Enforce bylaws

Clerical duties

Evidence in court

Stakeholder relations

Written reports

Education

Grade 12 education

Job description

2026-88 - Bylaw Enforcement Officer (Full Time)

Status: New

Details

Posting #: 2026-88 Title: Bylaw Enforcement Officer (Full Time) Department: Development and Regulatory Enforcement Services Duties: The incumbent in this class will be responsible for assisting in the administration of inspectional and enforcement programs; investigating and processing complaints concerning infractions or violations of Municipal Bylaws; preparing information for prosecution and giving evidence in court. The incumbent will provide assistance for all facets of enforcement of bylaws and regulations, receiving and processing complaints and conferring with other departments and agencies; receiving and processing business and trade licence applications; performing field inspections for bylaw infractions and for businesses to ensure they are properly licensed and operated in accordance with bylaws and regulations; investigating applicants for licences; issuing licences and commercial vehicle plates; interpreting regulations and bylaws to the general public. The incumbent will be responsible for clerical duties; maintaining records and files, preparing correspondence, handling simple accounts. The incumbent will perform other related duties as assigned. Assignments and responsibilities are performed under general supervision in accordance with established routine and performance is subject to review, inspection and evaluation by the Manager.

Education

• -Must have a minimum of Grade 12 education supplemented preferably with courses in Criminology and Administration;

Skills

• Able to enforce applicable bylaws and regulations effectively and with impartiality and sound judgement;
• Able to perform a variety of clerical and record keeping duties;
• Able to prepare and present evidence in court;
• Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with business representatives, the public, municipal officials and staff;
• Able to communicate effectively, in both oral and written format, with ability to prepare technical and non-technical reports;
• Able to administer the bylaw and licensing functions with minimal supervision and plan, direct and coordinate the work of subordinates;
• Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with department officials and other members of staff.

Salary: 44.87 per hour (2026 Rates) Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Closing: 2026-10-20 04:30 PM Posted: 2026-10-06