Bylaw Enforcement Officer - Ermineskin , Canada - City of Wetaskiwin

City of Wetaskiwin
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Ermineskin , Canada

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Description

Job Details:


Job ID
CS-23-20


Category
Job Opportunities


Status
Open


Salary
$ hourly


Posted
July 12, 2023


Closing
August 10, :59 PM


Job Opportunities

Bylaw Enforcement Officer (Full-time/Permanent)
*****The City of Wetaskiwin

Do you want to be a part of a different kind of local government? Wetaskiwin is a diverse, collaborative, eager and inclusive place where we examine our current state, share ideas for making things better, and turn these ideas into actionable plans; this is the heart of the City's 50-Year Community Vision, and we want you to be part of it


Council's Strategic Plan has us exploring ways to sustain a strong economy, stay safe, focus on community and the environment, while the City's Corporate Business Plan prioritizes a people-first philosophy.

Our values are Trust, Resourcefulness, and Integrity.

Our team is dedicated to building positive, trusting, and fulfilling relationships, and we serve the community by partnering in capacity building to cultivate positive relationships to enhance the overall wellbeing of our community.

The Opportunity


Responsibilities:


  • Receive and investigate complaints involving bylaw violations; issues tickets or compliance orders, advise complainant with respect to action taken, and follows up with complainants when necessary to ensure compliance.
  • Utilize discretion to determine the appropriate course of action when the bylaw has been violated/noncompliance has occurred; ability to make decisions in the field based on legislation, policies, procedures, best practices, and past practices.
  • Maintain record of tickets and infractions for followup and/or prosecution purposes.
  • Assist City departments with the removal of parked/abandoned vehicles, snow removal, business licenses, property checks and various enquiries.
  • Work in cooperation with the local RCMP on criminal offences related to municipal property and property damage reports.
  • Maintain and control exhibits and lost and found items; maintain appropriate records and ensure items are disposed of properly when required.
  • Educate public with respect to municipal bylaws to gain and improve compliance, to ensure the violator fully understands the bylaw, the reasons for it, and the potential penalties.
  • Prepare and deliver reports periodically to the CPO Sergeant with respect to enforcement activities, recommendations for new bylaws, and/or amendments to current bylaws.
  • Safely capture and handle stray or dangerous animals.
  • Comply with and promote all health and safety recommendations and standards to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for oneself and the community.
Education, qualifications, and work experience

  • Diploma in Police Studies, Enforcement, Criminology, or related field combined with two (2) years experience as a bylaw enforcement officer. Combination of experience and education may be considered.
  • Valid Alberta Class 5 Driver's licence.
  • Ability to provide a 5year Driver's Abstract that shows safe and responsible driving behaviour that is satisfactory to the City.
  • Employment is dependent upon successfully obtaining and sustaining an RCMP Enhanced Reliability Clearance.
  • Able to work shiftwork, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Completion of the Community Peace Officer Level II or Municipal Enforcement Officer training course an asset.
  • Animal control experience is an asset.
  • Radar/Lidar training an asset.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities

  • Excellent communication (verbal and written), problem solving, and decisionmaking skills with the ability to work under pressure by multitasking and priority setting.
  • Strong customer service skills, very competent in exercising tact, diplomacy, and discretion, and the ability to handle and resolve confrontational situations.
  • Ability to remain professional and calm in stressful situations with the ability to effectively deal with verbally abusive or hostile individuals.
  • Ability to work both independently and collegially in a team environment.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lb. as required.
What we offer

  • Benefits (include health, dental, vision, and life insurance).
  • Pension through Local Authority Pension Plan (LAPP).
  • Employee Family Assistance Program.
  • Two (2) personal days per year with additional anniversary day off.
  • Opportunities for growth within the organization.
Application deadline and details


Application deadline:

Thursday, August 10, 202- Applicants are thanked in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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