Senior Bylaw Enforcement Officer

SENIOR BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Permanent Full-Time (Internal Posting) 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’s Bylaw and Licensing Services Department has openings for a permanent, full-time Senior Bylaw Enforcement Officer. 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 Bylaw and Licensing Services Supervisor, this position will be responsible for: Providing direction to Bylaw Enforcement Officers on assigned shifts Coordinating and overseeing investigations and assigning work Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to develop and implement programs related to municipal bylaws Liaising with staff, residents, property owners, business owners, developers, contractors, and others to promote compliance Interpreting, investigating and processing complex complaints related to various bylaws Enforcing animal control bylaws, assigning aggressive animal designations and investigating complaints Coordinating and conducting site inspections and enforcing various regulations and bylaws Researching information and preparing a variety of reports, policies, correspondences, operational procedures and material Representing the municipality in court or adjudication hearings, and 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 and the ability to prepare a variety of reports and correspondences. 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. Successful candidates will be required to provide an acceptable driver’s abstract, a police information check, and copies of relevant credentials. This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licences and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the class specification which is available for inspection on WestNet or contact Human Resources to request a copy. Position Status: Union (WVMEA) – Permanent Full-Time Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary) Rate of Pay: $38.51 per hour This position has a pay structure of five steps which increase annually. Closing Date: 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 28, 2025 To Apply: Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s 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. 2910-25-WVMEA-53 #J-18808-Ljbffr