The Town of Sylvan Lake is a thriving, connected lakeside community that is resident focused, visitor friendly and
THE place to do business. Fifteen minutes from Red Deer, and an hour and a half from both Calgary and
Edmonton, we offer the amenities of a larger center with the relaxed living atmosphere of a smaller
community. With abundant year-round recreational and cultural activities, we have definitely earned the name of
\xe2\x80\x9cBrilliant All Year!\xe2\x80\x9d

The Town of Sylvan Lake\xe2\x80\x99s mission is to deliver responsible municipal services and infrastructure that support an
outstanding quality of life, unforgettable experiences, and a strong, diverse economy. We achieve that through our
values of integrity, accountability, engagement, innovation, diversity and inclusion and our highly skilled workforce.
We are currently offering a new position to supplement our team:

Community Peace Officer / Community Safety & Wellness Officer
Wage Range: $34.94 - $41.72 per hour

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION: \xef\x83\xbc

Preserve and maintain public peace by upholding and enforcing Municipal Bylaws and authorized Provincial Statutes. \xef\x83\xbc
May be responsible to research, develop and implement community safety and wellness programs to benefit the citizens and visitors of Sylvan Lake \xef\x83\xbc
Conduct foot, vehicle bike and other patrols. \xef\x83\xbc
Investigate Municipal Bylaw and Provincial Statute offences and complaints and all required reporting. \xef\x83\xbc
Perform Traffic Enforcement duties, including traffic-stops, check-stops, directing traffic, issuing violation tickets, potential arrest of violent offenders in difficult circumstances. \xef\x83\xbc
Prepare professional Court Briefs and documents, and present evidence in Trial when required. \xef\x83\xbc
Liaise and work effectively with all Departments of the Town and Law Enforcement Agencies \xef\x83\xbc
Provide educational seminars to the community. \xef\x83\xbc
Rescue/Capture dangerous or distressed animals and provide humane care to those under your control.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: \xef\x83\xbc

Community Peace Officer Training (Solicitor General or equivalent) \xef\x83\xbc
Enforcement Diploma (such as Justice Studies, Police Studies, Conservatrion) preferred \xef\x83\xbc
Successfully complete a physical abilities evaluation (RCMP PARE Test - or equivalent) \xef\x83\xbc
Good written and verbal communication skills are essential \xef\x83\xbc
Excellent interpersonal communication skills in dealing with staff, peers and the public \xef\x83\xbc
Successfully clear a thorough RCMP Security Clearance

Candidates best suited will have a high level of organizational and professionalism in their work. Flexibility to
work days, evenings and weekend schedules to ensure appropriate coverage is required. In addition to having a
fantastic community culture and work life balance, the Town of Sylvan Lake offers training and development
opportunities, competitive rates and a tremendous benefit package that includes: Health and Dental - 100% coverage paid for by the Town
Pension is a Defined Benefit plan (LAPP - 7.45% contributions for 2024, 100%+ Town matched)
Wellness Program \xe2\x80\x93 Wellness spending, paid wellness time and sick time

If this position intrigues you, please submit your resume and cover letter by June 9, 2024 by email to:
employment@sylvanlake.ca with CPO in the subject line. To fill these positions as quickly as possible, we will be
interviewing qualified candidates as resumes are received.

The Town of Sylvan Lake is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace; all candidates who are
authorized to work in Canada and meet the qualifications are welcome to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position;
however only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.