Job Description

Join a ?Community of Communities? ? the Township of Langley, home to approximately 150,000 residents, is committed to providing progressive business, housing, and recreational opportunities, while balancing its unique mix of urban growth and rural beauty. A truly fun and beautiful place to work, the Township of Langley offers competitive salaries, excellent benefit packages, municipal pension plan, employee wellness programs and opportunities for professional development and career growth.

The Township of Langley is currently recruiting for a regular full-time Bylaw Enforcement Officer to join our team of professionals in the Community Development Division, Bylaw Enforcement Department. Reporting to the Manager, Bylaw Enforcement, in this unionized position you will be responsible for inspections and regulatory work related to enforcement of specific bylaws. While working within established procedures and policies, this position involves extensive public relations contact and requires a considerable level of tact and diplomacy.

Responsibilities:
Investigate and process complaints, referrals or individual observations concerning bylaw infractions and violations
Enforcement of unauthorized encampments, including patrolling areas by vehicle or on foot
Inspect premises for conformance of applicable bylaws and enforce various regulations/bylaws related to abandoned property, noise, untidy premises, and related matters
Assist other departments and government agencies in enforcement of regulations and bylaws as required
Explain and interpret bylaws and regulations to the public
Prepare a variety of correspondence and reports related to inspections and investigations
Perform related work as required

Qualifications:
Completion of Grade 12 plus training in bylaw enforcement and sound experience in inspectional and enforcement work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Considerable knowledge of municipal bylaws, regulations, policies, and applicable provincial statutes
Ability to investigate complaints and enforce bylaws and regulations with diplomacy, impartiality, firmness, and use of sound judgement
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with municipal staff, officials, business representatives, contacts in other levels of government and the public
Ability to prepare a variety of correspondence and reports, research information and maintain records
Ability to prepare and present evidence in adjudication hearings

This position is defined by the Township of Langley as a Position of Trust. The successful candidate will be required to have a Police Information Check as a condition of employment (not required as part of the application process, however, will be required upon consideration for employment).

In order to be considered for this position, candidates must have the following valid and current certifications/licenses (must be valid at the time the posting closes) and these must be attached with your application. Applications without the attached required documents below will be deemed incomplete and may not be considered. Please title your attachments with the number of this competition and have these documents ready to upload when you apply:

BC Class 5 (full-privilege) Driver?s License or equivalent driver?s license for where you reside. You must include with your application a current Personal Driving Record (select the 5-year option if obtaining online) that has been obtained within 6 months of the closing date. To obtain a copy of your Personal Driving Record , please contact ICBC directly or the driving authority where you reside. Please note that a copy of your Driver?s License and/or Driver Factor Report will not be accepted.

The CUPE rate of pay for this position is $36.13 - $42.52 per hour (5 steps, 2023 rates) plus benefits. The hours of work are eight continuous hours between 6:30am ? 9:00pm, 5 days per week, any day of the week including weekends. Non-standard hours and/or non-standard work week.

If you wish to pursue this exciting career in a growing community, please visit tol.ca/careers to apply.

Internal closing date for this competition: May 25, 2023

External closing date for this competition: May 30, 2023

We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.