Senior Bylaw Enforcement Officer

Salmon Arm; Salmon Arm; Hybride; CAD 68 000 - 73 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

City of Salmon Arm invites applications for a leadership role in Bylaw Enforcement. The successful candidate will oversee Officers, coordinate daily operations, and mentor staff to ensure professional enforcement and outstanding public service.

Qualifications include Grade 12 plus post-secondary in a related discipline, Bylaw Compliance I & II, seven years in the field, and three years supervisory experience. Proficiency in MS Office and a valid BC driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
• Three years of supervisory policing experience in a unionized local government environment.
• Strong knowledge of bylaws, enforcement processes, court procedures, and related provincial legislation.
• Excellent investigative, report-writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and a valid BC driver's license.

Responsabilités

• Provide oversight, mentorship, coaching, and leadership to Bylaw Enforcement Officers.
• Coordinate day-to-day bylaw enforcement operations, including file allocation and related administrative approvals.
• Investigate and process complex bylaw complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• Focus on public education and voluntary compliance; use ticketing when required.
• Prepare and maintain records, correspondence, legal documents, and reports.
• Liaise with the public, City staff, government agencies, solicitors, and professionals on enforcement issues.
• Support policy improvements, assist with reporting to management and Council, and attend court as required.

Connaissances

Leadership

Coaching

Investigations

Communication

Report writing

MS Office

Driver's license

Bylaw enforcement

Formation

Post-secondary in related discipline

Bylaw Compliance I & II

Outils

Outlook

Word

Excel

Description du poste

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City of Salmon Arm Current Opportunities

Welcome to Salmon Arm, a vibrant city where a combination of beauty and forward thinking attracts adventurers, entrepreneurs and families of all ages. A place that’s open to innovative ways to do more, live more and make more of a difference.

Why Work For Us?

This position plays an important leadership role within the Bylaw Enforcement function, supporting day-to-day operations, mentoring team members, and helping the City resolve complex enforcement matters with professionalism, sound judgment, and a focus on voluntary compliance. We believe great workplaces are built on collaboration, respect, accountability, and a shared commitment to serving our community. In this role, your work directly supports public education, community safety, consistent enforcement practices, and responsive service to residents, businesses, and visitors.

If you are an experienced bylaw professional who values education-first compliance, clear communication, practical problem solving, and positive team leadership, we'd love to hear from you. The position's core duties include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight, mentorship, coaching, and leadership to Bylaw Enforcement Officers.
• Coordinate day-to-day bylaw enforcement operations, including file allocation and related administrative approvals.
• Investigate and process complex bylaw complaints and conduct enforcement in a comprehensive, timely, and professional manner.
• Focus on public education and voluntary compliance, using enforcement tools such as ticketing when required.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records, correspondence, legal documents, reports, and performance information related to bylaw enforcement matters.
• Liaise with the public, City staff, government agencies, solicitors, and other professionals on bylaw enforcement issues.
• Support policy and procedure improvements, assist with reporting to management and Council, and attend court as required.

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12 graduation or equivalent, supplemented by post-secondary education in a related discipline such as bylaw enforcement, criminology, or municipal administration.
• Completion of Bylaw Compliance, Enforcement and Investigative Skills I and II from a recognized institution.
• A minimum of seven (7) years' experience as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
• Three (3) years of bylaw enforcement supervisory or policing experience, preferably in a unionized local government environment.
• Sound knowledge of local government bylaws, enforcement processes, court procedures, evidence gathering, and related Federal and Provincial legislation.
• Strong investigative, report writing, conflict resolution, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• A valid Class 5 BC Driver's License is required.

For more information, we encourage you to check out our full Job Description attached on the this page.

Remuneration for this position is in accordance with the CUPE Local 1908 and City of Salmon Arm’s Collective Agreement, with the wage range between $49.62 to $53.09 (Step 1 to 3) per hour. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to join the CUPE Local 1908 and pay union dues via payroll deduction.

This position will only remain open until filled.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.