Job Description

Parking Compliance Officer - Recurring Relief, Parking Services
Primary Purpose: The Parking Compliance Officer enforces the University of Saskatchewan parking regulations as a uniformed member of Parking Services, covering the campus and affiliates (McEown Park, Innovation Place and the Williams building). Educates customers on parking rules and regulations and assists them with inquiries. Undertakes special/individual assignments in a manner that acknowledges primary accountability for related outcomes. Provides technical and caretaking services, maintenance for various parking equipment and customer service for various parking areas.
Nature of Work: (including but not limited to)
Issues parking tickets.
Identifies vehicles with outstanding violations. Immobilizes or requests tow truck and supervises the towing.
Responds to dispatch calls to investigate and/or address complaints, blocked roadways, parking in non-designated areas, all bylaw infractions etc.
Reports suspicious activity to Protective Services.
Testifies in court. May work briefly with the Court Prosecutor in preparation for testimony.
Backs up technicians with customer service issues with electronic pay equipment as required.
Assesses whether electronic equipment can be readily repaired and proceeds accordingly or refers to technical staff. Determines whether to close lane(s), open of the gates, or take other steps to support customers during repairs.
Directs traffic flow before, during and after large events as required.
Performs basic parkade and parking lot maintenance (operates street sweeper, paints walls, washes floors, cleans stairwells, paints parking stall lines, spreads gravel, removes snow, debris, garbage etc.).
May assist with the orientation of new staff.
Typical Duties or Accountabilities:

• Understands and applies the Parking and Transportation Services core value of effective customer response, including dealing calmly and tactfully with angry and/or abusive customers.
• Accepts responsibility for personal wellness and ensures own on-going ability to deal successfully with stressful and irritating situations.
• May act as a first point of contact for people on campus and reflects its community values.
• Understands the U of S parking regulations sufficiently to enforce them.
• Provides accurate and consistent information when communicating with customers.
• Remains knowledgeable about bylaws and accurate documentation of infractions.
• Exercises integrity at all times.
• Works cooperatively with other staff to ensure seamless customer service (this includes but is not limited to covering sick and vacation time).
• Treats all confidential information and materials in a confidential manner.
• Communicates issues of importance or concern to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with others as required to complete assignments and support team efforts. Works to resolve conflicts and maintain harmony among co-workers.
• Effectively manages assigned projects as directed.
• Sets priorities for own work and meets deadlines.
• Complies with all relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures. Exercises judgment in the application thereof.
• Participates as an active and supportive member of the Parking Services group.

Education & Experience: The incumbent requires a Grade 12. An understanding of technological equipment, caretaking and/or construction and/or mechanical experience would be assets. As a condition of employment, the successful applicant must provide a current criminal record check. Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Licenses: As a condition of employment, the successful applicant must provide a current criminal record check. Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Skills: Incumbents have frequent interactions with supervisors, peers, staff, students and visitors, and regularly demonstrates strong communication and customer service skills with emphasis on resolving customer concerns. Individuals work collaboratively within the team, initiating discussion to resolve issues or conflicts. They play a key role in their work unit, coaching and mentoring less experienced staff. Judgment is exercised within established guidelines. Tasks require the application of sound working knowledge and skills. A moderate level of physical demand may be required. The work is varied and moderately complex. As a result, some planning, review and follow-up of tasks is required. The incumbent works independently, completing all aspects of their work with minimal supervision. Is responsible for reviewing own work to ensure quality and other standards are met. Determines how to complete own work in accordance with established procedures and work unit needs. The supervisor will occasionally review the incumbent's work for consistency and provide direction where required. The incumbent deals with moderately complex issues and concerns, addressing problems by evaluating situations and adapting established methods and practices to resolve them. Determines appropriate action to address issues and concerns related to own work and discusses anomalies with the supervisor. Demonstrates an understanding of the impact of own work within the University context and of the approach to customer service with internal and external contacts.
The incumbent walks across the campus and affiliates and also works in an office environment. Drives routinely, typically on campus. Some lifting of materials and equipment. Directs traffic during large events, stands on the road while issuing tickets. May work shifts. May work weekends occasionally. Is exposed to all sorts of weather.
Department: Parking Services
Status: Recurring Relief
Employment Group: CUPE 1975
Shift: Shifts are based on department needs, typically shifts will be weekday evenings 5 PM to 10 PM, Saturdays 9:30 Am to 1:30PM and Sundays 10 AM to 4PM and 4 PM to 6 PM
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $16.35 - 19.61 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Facility Services
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 9/24/2025
Closing Date: 11/4/2025 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at:
Criminal Record Check: Yes
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Yes
The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: .
We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.
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Skills Required