Bylaw Compliance Officer - Spruce Grove, Canada - The City of Spruce Grove

The City of Spruce Grove

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Spruce Grove, Canada

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ABOUT US

The City of Spruce Grove is a fast growing, dynamic city committed to building and maintaining a fiscally responsible community that serves our residents, attracts visitors, and promotes future growth.

The "Values, We Live By" are accountability, communication, leadership, integrity, and respect while we work towards maintaining a work/play balance.

We are an organization that cares, an organization that is committed to our city and committed to you. The City of Spruce Grove is committed to public service, where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best work. We believe that by working together in a spirit of collaboration and respect, we can achieve great things.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Bylaw Compliance Officer position will primarily be responsible for monitoring and enforcing compliance with City Development Bylaws, including the Traffic Bylaw, Addressing Bylaw, Signage in Road Right-of-Ways Bylaw and Community Standards Bylaw.

They will support Planning and Development with compliance related to the Land Use Bylaw and Business Licence Bylaw.

This position reports through the designated Enforcement Sergeant up to the Manager of Enforcement Services, with work being assigned from the on-duty Enforcement Service Sergeant in collaboration with Planning and Development.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Development Compliance and Enforcement

Enforce statutes as appointed and conduct related inspections.
Proactively investigate complaints and inquiries in relation to the Community Standards Bylaw for Construction Site Cleanliness, and Traffic Bylaw, including Mud Tracking.
Educate the public regarding compliance with the related bylaws.
Conduct site inspections as required following acceptable practices and timelines.
Issues warnings, orders, and tickets for noncompliance in accordance with City procedures.
Prepare files and court briefs, as well as give evidence in court.
Support Planning and Development with compliance of Land Use Bylaw and Business Licence Bylaw by delivering stop orders, issuing tickets, and accompanying staff for complex developmentrelated site investigations.
Collaborate with Planning and Development staff on compliance issues guided by multiple bylaws e.g., noise and nuisance.
Work with property owners and businesses to bring properties into compliance.
Coordinate enforcement and compliance efforts with internal City and provincial departments.
Maintain files and records related to violations; prepare a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence.

Partner Relations

Assist stakeholder departments and the development community to understand City bylaws and the enforcement process.
Proactively meet and develop relationships with builders operating within the City.
Maintains positive public relations and develops, plans, and implements community safety, education, and enforcement programs
Attend meetings with various partners as a representative of the City, focusing on compliance (i.e., Chamber of Commerce or the Canadian Home Builders Association
Edmonton Region).
Coordinates efforts with other community professionals such as police officers, court officials, peace officers, and safety codes officers.
Act as a compliance specialist in providing information to other service areas regarding processes and requirements.

Other Duties

Performs city patrol on foot, by bicycle or vehicle enforcing nonmoving municipal traffic bylaws and other city bylaws and regulations, including the identification and removal of homeless encampments (when necessary)
Responds to calls for service under municipal legislation including animal control (when necessary).
Performs administrative duties associated with court time preparation and appearances in court.
Responds to RCMP requests for services for noninjury motor vehicle collisions or other support.
Understand and adhere to City policies, procedures, and standards, whether written or implied, as amended from time to time.
Contribute to a positive safety culture by always acting in a safe manner and complying with City safety policies and procedures for staff and contractors.
Perform other jobrelated duties.

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma and a Secondary School Diploma in a field related to the position (i.e., Law Enforcement, securities, public administration, land use planning). Equivalency will be considered.
Accredited Police Training and/or Basic Peace Officer Training.
One (1) year of experience in enforcement, security, or military related experience.
Advanced communication skills and excellent presentation skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent collaborative negotiation and problems solving skills.
Advanced knowledge enforcement procedures and tactics (i.e., OC Spray, Baton, Handcuffs, Patrol vehicle).
Advanced knowledge of the Municipal Government Act, as well as provincial and municipal policies, procedures, and byla