Casual Licence & Bylaw Enforcement Officer

City of Kelowna; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal government agency is seeking a Casual Licence & Bylaw Enforcement Officer in Kelowna. This position involves investigating bylaw infractions and enforcing municipal regulations with professionalism. Candidates must have a High School diploma, Bylaw Enforcement & Investigative Skills Certificate, and a BC Driver’s License. The role includes patrol duties, report preparation, and responding to bylaw-related inquiries. Pay starts at $46.06 per hour, with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Completion of recognized Bylaw Enforcement & Investigative Skills Certificate.
• BC Driver’s License – Class 5 is required.
• Experience with municipal law enforcement is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints of bylaw infractions and enforce municipal bylaws.
• Prepare reports, court documents, and maintain service records.
• Patrol the city to identify and resolve bylaw problems.

Skills

Bylaw Enforcement & Investigative Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High School graduation or equivalent

Bylaw Enforcement & Investigative Skills Certificate

Tools

Patrol Logs

Computerized Databases

Job description

Casual Licence & Bylaw Enforcement Officer

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please note: applications are only accepted until 4:00pm on the closing date.

Posting Number CK53949P

Position Title Casual Licence & Bylaw Enforcement Officer

No. of Staff Required 5

Position Type Casual

If Term position, enter length of Term in months N/A

Position Groups CUPE Civic

Division People & Protective Services (DV139)

Department Community Safety (DP115)

Branch Bylaw Services (BR150)

Purpose of your Position - Non Union

A License & 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.

Results and Activities - 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

Additional Hiring Information

Please 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 Licence, 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 Licence”.

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.

Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”.

Pay Rate Starts at $46.06 per hour with 2 step progressions to $49.08 per hour

Posting Date 12/19/2025

Closing Date 01/15/2026

Days of Work Monday - Sunday

Standard Hours per Day 11

Shift work 6:00am to 5:00pm, 1:00pm – 12:00am midnight
4 days on (2 days, 2 evenings), 4 days off
Through to Labour Day

Work Location OTHER LOCATION

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1
• Other Document 2
• Other Document 3
• Other Document 4

Supplemental Questions

• * Please rate your experience or knowledge of Bylaw Enforcement.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you possess Bylaw Enforcement & Investigative Skills, Level 1 & 2 Certificates from JIBC (or equivalent)?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Level 1 only
• * How many years of experience do you have related to this position (e.g. bylaw, law enforcement, security, traffic officer, investigative)?
  • None
  • Less than 1 Year
  • 1 to 3 Years
  • 3 to 5 Years
  • More than 5 Years
• * Do you possess or have the ability to obtain an RCMP Security Clearance?
  • No
  • No but I am able to obtain
  • Yes, I currently have
• * This position requires an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance that has a processing time of up to 6 months which will delay the actual start date for the position.
  • I have read this statement and understand this condition.
• * This position requires an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance. For Enhanced Security Clearances, the individual must have Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status. Do you possess either Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status?
  • No
  • Yes
• * Please rate your knowledge of both the City of Kelowna Zoning Bylaw Regulations and Provincial Legislation as it applies to land use and property development processes.
  • No knowledge of either
  • Limited knowledge of both
  • Familiar with Zoning Bylaw but not with Provincial legislation
  • Well versed in Provincial Legislation but comfortable navigating the Zoning Bylaw
  • Very comfortable with both.
• * How many years of experience do you have working with community-based or not-for-profit organizations?
  • None
  • Less than 1 year