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Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Officer II
Competition #2024-33
A well-kept secret hidden within the Upper Fraser Valley of British Columbia‘s southwest coastal region. The District of Kent is bounded on the north by Harrison Lake, on the west by Harrison River, on the south by the Fraser River and on the east by Hope and the Fraser Canyon. It boasts a friendly community spirit with a diverse economy in agriculture, industrial development, tourism, and government services.
The District of Kent is offering an exciting opportunity for a Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Officer II. The incumbent in this position will assist management to achieve an efficient operation in the Bylaw Enforcement Section of the Development Services Department. Under the general direction of the Director of Development Services the Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement Officer will:
- Perform inspectional and regulatory work related to the enforcement of District of Kent bylaws, involving extensive contact with the public and liaison with the RCMP, Health Department, and other agencies.
- Administer all regulatory bylaws including traffic regulations pertaining to the Motor Vehicles Act and parking infractions; Animal Control; and Business Licences.
- Investigate and process complaints concerning infractions and violations.
- Conduct field investigations on associated violations and attempt to gain voluntary compliance to bylaws through negotiations, notices, letters, and other means as required.
- Issue bylaw violation notices, tickets, and warning tickets as appropriate.
- Prepare correspondence relating to bylaw violations and business licences.
- Enforce zoning and any other regulatory bylaws as necessary.
- Prepare and present cases of municipal bylaw infractions and represent the District at adjudication hearings and court.
Requirements include:
- Grade 12 Diploma or proven equivalent;
- Successful completion of the Justice Institute of BC’s Bylaw Compliance, Enforcement & Investigative Skills Levels 1 and 2 courses; or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience such as a Peace Officer or in Law Enforcement; and
- A minimum of one (1) year experience in inspection or investigation work and/or law enforcement.
Pay and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Agreement, CUPE Local 458. The 2024 post- probation wage rate for this position is $40.47 per hour plus a comprehensive benefit package.
If this position is of interest to you, please submit your resume and cover letter quoting Competition #2024-33 indicating how you meet the qualifications and send to [email protected] by 4:30 p.m. on July 4, 2024. Alternatively, submit your application in confidence to:
Alan M. Lucas, CRSP
Director of Human Resources / Occupational Safety
District of Kent
PO Box 70, 7170 Cheam Avenue
Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0
Fax: 604-796-8516
The District of Kent would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Preferred candidates will be required to complete a Police Information Check and provide a recent driver’s license abstract.
Employment Length: Permanent
Education Requirement: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Job Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Rate: $40.47 Hour
