Job Description

The Municipality of North Cowichan sits on the traditional territories of the Quw'utsun First Nation, which includes the Cowichan Tribes, the Halalt First Nation, the Lyackson First Nation, the Penelakut Tribe, and the Stz'uminus First Nation. North Cowichan also sits on the traditional, territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation.

Organizational Profile

The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,900) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on the east coast of Vancouver Island between Nanaimo and Victoria, and offers a unique blend of coastal beauty, vibrant communities, and deep cultural roots. Home to the communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay, and several others; each with its own charm, identity, and quality of life. With 40 kilometres of oceanfront and spanning 195 square kilometres, the municipality is ideally situated between the Salish Sea, rolling forests, and neighbouring urban and rural centres. In 2023, North Cowichan celebrated its 150th anniversary and continues to evolve while staying rooted in its rich history. Home to a multitude of artistic, cultural and outdoor recreational activities, the Municipality provides a stable and varied work environment, competitive pay and benefits, and is ideally situated on Southern Vancouver Island.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, Social Planning + Protective Services, the Manager, Bylaw and Business Licensing Services is a pivotal member of the leadership team, responsible for coordinating municipal bylaw compliance and enforcement, enhancing community safety, and processing business licenses. This role supervises professional bylaw officers and administrative staff, leading a team that interacts directly with citizens and businesses to deliver proactive, solutions-oriented service.



This is an incredible opportunity for a self-motivated, collaborative, and socially minded bylaw leader to oversee and execute enforcement and community safety activities, while responding to public disorder challenges related to homelessness, mental health, and addictions, in accordance with municipal policies. The preferred candidate will have a degree or diploma in criminology, business or social sciences combined with a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in bylaw compliance and/or business licensing with increasing levels of responsibility, combined with five (5) years in a supervisory or management role in a local government setting. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a police information and vulnerable sector check and must pass and maintain security clearance levels as established by the RCMP.



The salary for this position ranges from $115,819 to $126,558 and is supplemented by a competitive total compensation plan.

Contact Details

Should you be interested in learning more about this unique opportunity with the Municipality of North Cowichan, please contact Harbour West Consulting at 604-998-4032 or forward your resume, a letter of introduction and the names and contact information for three references, in confidence, to info@hwest.ca.