Casual Licence & Bylaw Enforcement Officer A Licence & Bylaw Enforcement Officer investigates complaints of bylaw infractions and enforces municipal bylaws and regulations with professionalism and impartiality.
Records, responds, investigates and resolves bylaw related enquiries and complaints from the general public, businesses, other government agencies and other external groups.
Issues municipal tickets related to a variety of bylaw violations (i.e. business license violations, parking violations, illegal suites and signs, etc.).
Interviews complainants, alleged offenders and other persons to determine the facts of alleged infractions/incidents; explains bylaws/regulations and, in appropriate circumstances, attempts to obtain voluntary compliance.
Gathers and documents evidence according to established rules of evidence and investigative techniques; initiates/prepares prosecution actions, as authorized by the Supervisor. Presents evidence in court when called upon to do so.
Prepares and writes reports, letters, court documents and other correspondence; keeps accurate patrol logs and maintains various service records and files, utilizing various computerized databases.
Patrols City streets and parks to identify, pre-empt and resolve bylaw problems; reports property damage or hazardous situations (i.e. abandoned vehicles, damaged or missing traffic signs, graffiti, etc.).
Attends RCMP Detachment Watch briefings to listen to criminal activity information (e.g. stolen vehicles, etc.). Reports to the RCMP suspicious vehicles or activities observed during patrols (i.e. dangerous driving; potential grow-ops, etc.). Works closely with Building Inspectors and other City staff.
Performs traffic control during traffic accidents, emergency incidents, or special events and assignments.
Results and Activities - Non union
High School graduation or equivalent
Completion of recognized Bylaw Enforcement & Investigative Skills Certificate (i.e. Justice Institute Level I & II Program or recognized equivalent)




Experience
BC Driver’s License – Class 5
RCMP Security Clearance
Please ensure that you have a resume and Driver’s Abstract to attach, as these are required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s License, or are waiting to receive a Driver’s Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s License”.
Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.
Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training chance. Training rates will apply.
Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”.
Pay Rate $46.06 plus 14% in lieu of vacations, benefits and statutory holidays
Closing Date 10/30/2026
Days of Work Monday - Sunday
Standard Hours per Day 11
Hours of Work Shift work:
6:00am to 5:00pm
1:00pm – 12:00am midnight
Work Location OTHER LOCATION
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Resume
Cover Letter
Driver’s Abstract
Education / Certificates
Optional Documents References
Other Document 1
Other Document 2
Other Document 3
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you posses Bylaw Enforcement & Investigative Skills, Level 1 & 2 Certificates from JIBC (or equivalent)? Yes
No
Level 1 only

* How many years of experience do you have related to this position (e.g. bylaw,



law enforcement, security, traffic officer, investigative)? None
Less than 1 Year
1 to 3 Years
3 to 5 Years
More than 5 Years

* Please rate your experience or knowledge of Bylaw Enforcement. (Open Ended Question)

* How many years experience do you have writing detailed reports? None
1 to 2 years
2 to 4 years
More than 4 years

* Have you ever provided evidence as an officer at either a court or adjudication hearing? Yes
No

* Please rate your knowledge of both the City of Kelowna Zoning Bylaw Regulations and Provincial Legislation as it applies to land use and property development processes. No knowledge of either
Limited knowledge of both
Familiar with Zoning Bylaw but not with Provincial legislation
Well versed in Provincial Legislation but comfortable navigating the Zoning Bylaw
Very comfortable with both.

* Describe your experience working with people experiencing chronic homelessness and/or use substances as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer or in a different capacity. (Open Ended Question)

* How many years of experience do you have working with community-based or not-for-profit organizations? None
Less than 1 year
1 to 3 years
More than 3 years

* What is the highest level of first aid qualification/certification that you currently hold? Basic (prev. Level I)
Intermediate (prev. Level II)
Advanced (prev. Level III)
I don’t have a valid first aid qualification
Other

* This position requires an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance. For Enhanced Security Clearances, the individual must have Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status. Do you possess either Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident status? No
Yes

* This position requires an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance that has a processing time of up to 6 months which will delay the actual start date for the position. I have read this statement and understand this condition.

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📌 Casual Licence & Bylaw Enforcement Officer (British Columbia)
🏢 City of Kelowna
📍 British Columbia