(Permanent Full-Time) \xe2\x80\x93 2 Positions

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community.

The District of West Vancouver\xe2\x80\x99s Bylaw & Licensing Services Department has an immediate opening for two permanent, full-time Senior Bylaw Officers. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are excited to build and foster both external and internal relationships and develop and implement new programs.


Reporting to the Manager of Bylaw & Licensing Services, these positions will be responsible for: \xc2\xb7 Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement programs related to municipal bylaws \xc2\xb7 Liaising with staff, residents, property owners, business owners, developers, contractors, and others to promote compliance \xc2\xb7 Interpreting, investigating and processing complex complaints related to various bylaws \xc2\xb7 Enforce animal control bylaws and investigate complaints \xc2\xb7 Coordinating and conducting site inspections and enforcing various regulations and bylaws \xc2\xb7 Researching information and preparing a variety of reports, policies, correspondences, and material \xc2\xb7 Representing the municipality in court or adjudication hearings \xc2\xb7 Coordinating and overseeing investigations and assigning work, and \xc2\xb7 Performing other related duties as required The preferred candidates will possess: considerable knowledge of municipal bylaws, regulations, policies and procedures related to the work performed; the ability to work with minimal direction and exercise sound judgement; proven public relations and communication skills to educate and deal proactively, tactfully, and firmly with the public; the ability to interpret and explain bylaws and regulations to the public and internal and external stakeholders; the ability to prepare a variety of reports and correspondences; and an extensive understanding of municipal construction standards. The ideal candidates will have exceptional communication and leadership capabilities including experience providing guidance and support to a team. The successful candidates have completed post-secondary courses in law enforcement and have considerable related experience in investigation and enforcement work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A Driver\xe2\x80\x99s Licence valid for the Province of British Columbia is required. The successful candidates will be required to supply a police information check and a copy of their credentials.




This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on Westnet.







Position Status:

Union (WVMEA) \xe2\x80\x93 Permanent Full-Time



Hours of Work:

40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)



Rate of Pay:

$34.24 per hour (2022 rates) This position has a pay structure with five steps which increase annually.


Closing Date:

11:59 p.m. on April 10, 2023


To Apply:

Please visit the District of West Vancouver\xe2\x80\x99s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.



We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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If you have any questions please contact us at careers@westvancouver.ca