Job Description

Regular Part-time


About Us


One of BC's Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!


About You / What We Are Looking For


We are currently seeking two regular part-time Parking Patrol Officers to join our Community Safety department. This position entails regulatory and enforcement work to ensure compliance with City Street & Traffic Bylaw parking regulations. The work entails extensive public relations and liaison tasks in which the incumbent exercises independent judgement, action and tact, all of which is performed within policy and bylaw regulations limits. You will require considerable knowledge of City bylaw regulations and the legality of various types of evidence. You will exercise powers of a Peace Officer by issuing parking tickets and other municipal tickets as required.


Minimum Qualifications


The successful incumbent will have minimally completed grade 12 education as well as possess sound experience in regulatory, investigational and enforcement work or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid and acceptable BC Class 5 Driver's License is a requirement for this position.


Preferred Qualifications


Preference will be given to candidates who have completed the Bylaw 1 course from the Justice Institute of BC (JIBC), or equivalent coursework.


What We Offer:


This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $31.77 - $37.32. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities.


Non-standard work week. These RPT positions will be based on a 21-hour work week with a daily shift of 7-hours. The first RPT position will follow a Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday shift schedule while the second RPT position will follow a Thursday/Friday/Saturday shift schedule. These shift schedules are subject to change due to operational needs.


Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer


The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City's efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.


If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.

Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police information check (with no adverse reports).

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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on March 6, 2025.

•We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.•