Municipal Enforcement Officer II

city yellowknife; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Vacation travel allowance

Defined benefit pension plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that serves residents and visitors. This role focuses on enforcing by-laws, patrolling the city, and ensuring public safety in coordination with Enforcement Operations.

Qualified applicants will hold a post-secondary diploma in police studies or related field with at least 2 years in law enforcement, plus specific training credits.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary diploma in police studies, law enforcement, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in law enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Enforces compliance with legislation of the Government of the Northwest Territories and municipal by-laws.
• Engages with residents and partners to provide professional customer service.
• Conducts patrols using car, foot, bicycle, or snowmobile.
• Ensures drivers and vehicles comply with the Motor Vehicles Act and by-laws.
• Focuses on residential dog ownership responsibilities and compliance.
• Investigates complaints and achieves compliance.
• Provides traffic control and supports other City departments.
• Fulfills court responsibilities.

Skills

Customer service

Law enforcement experience

Patrol operations

Education

Post-secondary diploma in police studies or law enforcement

Tools

PPCT

OC Spray training

RADAR/LIDAR training

Emergency Vehicle Operators Course

Dog Handling

Job description

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents.Working in Local Government provides many opportu...

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides many opportunities to not only develop your career but also to improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife! At the City, the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive, safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community, strengthening our ability to provide high-quality services and excellent customer service to residents. In addition, the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and encourages Indigenous persons to self-declare when submitting their applications.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the general supervision of the Supervisor, Enforcement Operations and the assigned Team Lead, the incumbent encourages and enforces compliance with provisions of applicable legislation of the Government of the Northwest Territories and the various municipal by-laws of the City of Yellowknife.
• Engaging with residents, visitors, or other City partners to provide a professional level of customer service.
• Conducting patrols within the City using various means of conveyance (patrol car, foot, bicycle, snowmobile).
• Ensuring drivers and vehicles are in compliance with the Motor Vehicles Act; Highway Traffic and Parking by-laws.
• Focus on residential dog ownership responsibilities and compliance of owners.
• Investigating complaints and achieving compliance.
• Providing traffic control and other service assistance to support other City departments and divisions and.
• Fulfilling court responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualified applicants must possess a post-secondary diploma in police studies, law enforcement, or a related field along with a minimum of 2 years of experience in law enforcement.

• A valid NWT class 5 driver's license;
• First aid certificate;
• The following certificates: PPCT, OC Spray training, RADAR and LIDAR training, Emergency Vehicle Operators Course, and Dog Handling.

SALARY:

The City of Yellowknife offers a starting salary of $84,195 per annum, as well as a comprehensive benefits package including monthly housing and vacation travel allowances totalling $450 per month, a defined benefit pension plan, and relocation assistance.