DEPARTMENT:     Development Services     STATUS:     Full Time
NO. OF POSITIONS:     One     UNION:     CUPE, local 387
HOURS OF WORK:     35 hours per week
(non- standard work week)     SALARY:     $59,626 – $70,328 annually

The City of New Westminster has an immediate need for a full time Bylaw Officer to join the Licensing & Integrated Services team.

This is administrative, inspectional and regulatory work pertaining to the enforcement of bylaws relating to property use, building, and other matters. The incumbent also assists in overseeing bylaw enforcement for the City; drafting new bylaws and amending existing bylaws; administering the Municipal ticketing program; coordinating investigations; and assisting other departments in enforcement matters. The work involves considerable public relations contact and requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment, action, tact and diplomacy within policy, bylaw and regulation limits.

Requirements include:

Completion of Grade 12 supplemented with basic and advanced bylaw enforcement courses, plus sound experience in inspectional and enforcement work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Post secondary education would be considered an asset.
Considerable knowledge of the bylaws and regulations related to building and property use.
Sound knowledge of adjudication/court procedures and of the legality of various types of evidence.
Ability to prepare concise and factual reports, recommend remedial action, prepare cases and issue bylaw notices, represent the City in adjudication proceedings, and to draft new and amended bylaws.
Ability to investigate complaints and enforce bylaws and regulations with tact, impartiality, firmness and use of sound judgment.
Ability to explain and interpret bylaws and regulations, to liaise with a variety of internal and external contacts, and to employ contemporary service excellence principles.
Ability to administer the Municipal Ticketing Program, to ensure the efficient operation of the ticket system and serving of summons, and to determine whether to pursue cases to prosecution.
Ability to prepare and present evidence in adjudication/court.
Valid BC Driver’s License.