Casual Licence & Bylaw Enforcement Officer at City of Kelowna

Position Details

Posting Information

Posting Number CK53949P
Position Title Casual Licence & Bylaw Enforcement Officer
No. of Staff Required 5
Position Type Casual
If Term position, enter length of Term in months N/A
Position Groups CUPE Civic
Division People & Protective Services (DV139)
Department Community Safety (DP115)
Department Name
Branch Bylaw Services (BR150)
Organizational Information

Purpose of your Position - Non Union
Classification Summary - Union A License & Bylaw Enforcement Officer investigates complaints of bylaw infractions andenforces municipal bylaws and regulations with professionalism and impartiality
Duties - Union

• Records, responds, investigates and resolves bylaw -related enquiries and complaints from the general public, businesses, other government agencies and other external groups.
• Issues municipal tickets related to a variety of bylaw violations (i.e. business license violations, parking violations, illegal suites and signs, etc.).
• Interviews complainants, alleged offenders and other persons to determine the facts of alleged infractions/incidents; explains bylaws/regulations and, in appropriate circumstances, attempts to obtain voluntary compliance.
• Gathers and documents evidence according to established rules of evidence and investigative techniques; initiates/prepares prosecution actions, as authorized by the Supervisor. Presents evidence in court when called upon to do so.
• Prepares and writes reports, letters, court documents and other correspondence; keeps accurate patrol logs and maintains various service records and files, utilizing various computerized databases.
• Patrols City streets and parks to identify, pre-empt and resolve bylaw problems; reports property damage or hazardous situations (i.e. abandoned vehicles, damaged or missing traffic signs, graffiti, etc.)
• Attends RCMP Detachment Watch briefings to listen to criminal activity information (e.g. stolen vehicles, etc.). Reports to the RCMP suspicious vehicles or activities observed during patrols (i.e. dangerous driving; potential grow-ops, etc.) Works closely with Building Inspectors and other City staff.
• Performs traffic control during traffic accidents, emergency incidents, or special events and assignments.

Results and Activities - Non union
Credentials - Union

• High School graduation or equivalent
• Completion of recognized Bylaw Enforcement & Investigative Skills Certificate (i.e.

Justice Institute Level I & II Program or recognized equivalent)

• Experience
• BC Driver’s License – Class 5
• RCMP Security Clearance

Knowledge - Non Union
Skills & Abilities - Non Union
Competencies

• Conflict Resolution
• Professional Credibility
• Teamwork
• Problem -solving
• Bondable/Cash Handling

Posting Text

Physical Demands
Special Instructions to Applicant Please note: applications are only accepted until 4:00pm on the closing date.
Additional Hiring Information Please ensure that you have a resume and Driver’s Abstract to attach, as these are required documents when applying to this posting. If you do not currently possess a Driver’s Licence, or are waiting to receive a Driver’s Abstract, you are still eligible to apply. Please upload a word document stating “Driver’s Abstract is on order” or “Do not possess a Driver’s Licence” Positions that become vacant within the same classification may be filled as a result of this posting if the vacancy occurs within 30 days of closing.
Testing may be required. If no fully qualified candidates apply, those not fully qualified may be considered for a training opportunity. Training rates will apply.
Please attach copies of your education/membership(s) as “other documents”
Pay Rate Starts at $46.06 per hour with 2 step progressions to $49.08 per hour
Posting Date 12/19/2025
Closing Date 01/15/2026
Days of Work Monday - Sunday
Standard Hours per Day 11
Hours of Work Shift work 6:00am to 5:00pm, 1:00pm – 12:00am midnight
4 days on (2 days, 2 evenings), 4 days off
Through to Labour Day
Work Location OTHER LOCATION
Specify Work Location Memorial Parkade

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Driver's Abstract

Optional Documents

• Other Document 1

• Other Document 2

• Other Document 3

• Other Document 4