Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on October 20th, 2026.

Posting Information
Posting Number
Posting Number CK54282P

Position Title
Position Title Licence & Bylaw Enforcement Officer

No. of Staff Required
No. of Staff Required 5

Position Type
Position Type FT

If Term position, enter length of Term in months
If Term position, enter length of Term in months N/A

Position Groups
Position Groups CUPE Civic

Division
Division People & Protective Services (DV139)

Department
Department Community Safety (DP115)

Department Name
Branch
Branch Bylaw Services (BR150)

Organizational Information
Purpose of your Position - Non Union
Classification Summary - Union
A Licence & Bylaw Enforcement Officer investigates complaints of bylaw infractions and enforces municipal bylaws and regulations with professionalism and impartiality.

Duties - Union

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

Knowledge - Non Union
Skills & Abilities - Non Union
Posting Text
Physical Demands
Special Instructions to Applicant
Internal candidates please note that in order to be considered based on your seniority, applications must be received by 4:00pm on October 20th, 2026.

Additional Hiring Information
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 prospect. Training rates will apply.

Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”.

Pay Rate
Pay Rate Starts at $46.06 per hour with two step progressions to $49.08 per hour

Posting Date
Posting Date 10/14/2026

Closing Date
Closing Date 10/30/2026

Days of Work
Days of Work Monday - Sunday

Standard Hours per Day
Standard Hours per Day 11

Hours of Work
6:00am-5:00pm 1:00pm-12:00am(midnight) Shift work, 4 days on 4 days off

Work Location
Work Location OTHER LOCATION

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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter





Driver's Abstract

Education / Certificates

Optional Documents

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