Bylaw Officer – Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality

Bylaw Officer

(full-time permanent)

About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Fire Chief, you will be responsible for responding to public inquiries and complaints, researching bylaws and Provincial Legislation, inspecting property, issuing warnings and bylaw enforcement notices, preparing correspondence and reports and making recommendations on enforcement of municipal bylaws.
 
The work involves extensive contact with the public and community liaison requiring exercise of sound judgement, independent action, and considerable tact and diplomacy within the framework of established policies, bylaws, and regulations. Hours of work will be expected to be a combination of day shifts and night shifts to be determined.

ABOUT SUN PEAKS MOUNTAIN RESORT MUNICIPALITY
Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality is a vibrant year-round, growing mountain tourism community boasting world class skiing, mountain biking, skating rink, hiking and golf and a core tourist village with some 850 hotel beds. Sun Peaks has a population of 1,500 year-round residents, and hosts on average 3,000 to 5,000 winter visitors and residents and some 1,000 to 3,000 daily summer visitors. At a base elevation of 1,255m the unique European inspired walkable village is located 45 minutes from Kamloops in British Columbia’s interior. The community has a unique ski-in/ski-out public school, medical centre, and numerous recreational facilities.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Respond to bylaw complaints from local citizens, elected officials, and businesses.
• Records, investigates, inspects, processes, and resolves alleged bylaw violations and complaints.
• Provides public education and awareness to ensure the protection of residents, property, and employees.
• Enforces and issues warning tickets, violation tickets and Order to Comply notifications for noncompliance with municipal bylaws, including vehicle parking regulations.
• Uses specialized equipment related to specific bylaws (cameras, noise level instruments, etc.)
• Enters and maintains data and reports in bylaw database.
• Completes monthly statistical reports as required.
• Provides detailed information for the Screening Officer and other management supervisors in preparation for bylaw adjudication or court.
• Interprets and explains bylaws, policies, and regulations to the public and provides suggestions and guidance.
• Makes recommendations based on policy, good judgment, and legal principles.
• Answers inquiries from other departments on bylaw matters.

Other Information

• This position requires completion of a Police Information Check.
• Office and outside work dealing with the public.
• Will require some night shifts.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A relevant diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution.
• By-Law Compliance, Enforcement, and Investigative Skills Level 1 or equivalent.
• Familiarity with the Rules of Evidence.
• The ability to pass a Police Information Check (PIC).
• A valid and unrestricted driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Directly related municipal experience is an asset.

COMPENSATION
The hourly rate of pay for this position is between $28.00 to $31.00 (dependent on qualifications and experience) and includes a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan.

TO APPLY
Please submit your resume to the attention of Deanna Campbell, Chief Administrative Officer at CAO@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca . The posting will be open until filled.
 
We thank you for your interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.