Screening Officer

City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government is hiring a Screening Officer in Winnipeg, Manitoba, responsible for reviewing by-law penalty notices and educating the public regarding compliance with city regulations. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and have at least one year of relevant experience. The position offers competitive salaries, benefits, and flexible work arrangements. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential, as well as proficient use of Microsoft Office applications. A police record check will be required for employment.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Employer-paid benefits

Pension plans

Education and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have skills to interpret and apply by-laws and regulations.
• Experience with confidential information is required.
• Law or by-law enforcement experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct review of by-law penalty notices.
• Maintain compliance with legislative requirements.
• Educate public regarding City by-laws.

Skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Written communication

Research and analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field

Minimum one year of experience in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Recruitment Details

Screening Officer

Department: Public Works - Winnipeg Parking Authority

Designated Work Location: 495 Portage Avenue, Hybrid with Designated Work Location

Position Type: 2 Permanent Full-time positions

Hours of Work: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday

Salary: Schedule A1: $2,729.34 - $3,665.45 biweekly (Grade 3)
Schedule A2: $2,729.34 - $3,573.31 biweekly (Grade 3)

Employee Group: W.A.P.S.O.

Posting No.: 126588

Closing Date: December 23, 2025

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs. Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Benefits web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Flexible work arrangements, which may include flexible hours, remote work, or a hybrid of remote work may be available; subject to review and approval. Please note that Employees who are approved to work remotely are responsible for and must demonstrate that they are available to return to their Designated Work Location and/or other work location to attend meetings or attend other tasks that occur in person.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self- declare.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Reporting to the Senior Screening Officer, this position will act as the first point of contact at the City of Winnipeg for citizens wanting to contest a by-law penalty notice and will provide screening of all matters under the Municipal By-law Enforcement Act (MBEA). The role of a Screening Officer is to ensure compliance with the requirements of the MBEA and all applicable City of Winnipeg By-laws, maintain a high-level of knowledge of all offences designated under the MBEA to educate the public and conduct hearings in a controlled, professional manner.

This position is highly specialized and technical in nature and requires the incumbent to make sound decisions in a high volume/stressful environment. The incumbent will have independence in the assessment, interpretation and application of municipal by-laws and, within the framework of the MBEA, in their ability to uphold, reduce or cancel administrative penalties up to $1000 in the negotiation of compliance agreements.

As The Screening Officer You Will

• Conduct review of by-law penalty notices in order to meet the administrative needs of the Municipal By-law Enforcement Act (MBEA) and MBEA Enabling By-law.
• Maintain compliance with legislative requirements by ensuring that required administrative processes under the Municipal By-law Enforcement Act are followed.
• Provide information regarding offences under various City of Winnipeg by-laws to ensure members of the public are educated and able to maintain compliance with by-law requirements.
• Determine compliance agreements with the general public in accordance with City by-laws.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Political Science, Law, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a related field (litigator, justice/staff justice of the peace, adjudicator, screening officer, or arbitrator).
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience with the interpretation and application of by-laws, regulations, acts, statues and agreements with the ability to provide written recommendations and guidelines.
• Experience researching and analyzing technical or complex information and reducing it, in writing, to plain language.
• Experience working with confidential information.
• Law or by-law enforcement experience is preferred.
• Experience with, and proficient in the use of, Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to problem solve, exercise sound judgment and discretion to make effective decision.
• Knowledge of provincial acts and regulations, municipal by-laws and court administrative and judicial functions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders and foster a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure to meet workload demands and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a high stress or emotionally challenging environment.
• Excellent customer service skills including the ability to effectively deal with people in a professional and diplomatic manner while maintaining composure and decorum during the hearing process.
• Effective verbal communication skills including the ability to explain complex information and de-escalate emotionally charged situations.
• Strong written communication skills with the ability to reduce legal jargon to plain language when communicating with the public.
• IMPORTANT : Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://www.canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions Of Employment

• The successful applicant must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
• A Police Record Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the applicant(s) or successful candidate(s), at their expense.
• The successful applicant must maintain a membership in good standing with Canadian Council of Administrative Tribunals (CCAT) – within 3 months.

How To Apply

APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

• Current resume (Required).
• Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
• Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*

Notes

Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/. For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 .

Position Reports To: Senior Screening Officer

*In accordance with Article 4, an employee who enters the bargaining unit on or after the date of ratification [October 29, 2020] shall be placed on Schedule A-2.

Employees of the bargaining unit who are on Schedule A-2 at the time of ratification will continue to be paid in accordance with Schedule A-2. Employees of the bargaining unit who are on Schedule A-1 at the time of ratification will continue to be paid in accordance with Schedule A-1 until they are the successful applicant to a position at a higher Administrative Salary Level (Grade) or they (or the Association on their behalf) initiate a successful reclassification to a higher Administrative Salary Level (Grade) in which case they will be placed on Schedule A-2 and subsequently follow article 25-2 (Position Evaluation - Treatment of Incumbents).

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.