By-Law/Animal Control officer

By-Law/Animal Control officer Employer: City of Winkler Location: Winkler Application Deadline: November 2, 2026

Job Description:

The City of Winkler has established municipal by-laws to protect public safety and improve the orderliness of our community. By-laws govern various areas, including land use, building requirements, traffic control, and animal control. Several City of Winkler departments contribute to upholding our municipal by-laws.

Reporting to the Assistant City Manager, the By-Law and Animal Control Officer ensures a safe environment for community members by handling by-law enforcement and animal control related tasks in a professional and courteous manner.

The By-Law Officer is responsible for the day-to-day needs of the city’s by-law enforcement and animal control. They work with the public to reach understanding and encourage voluntary compliance with by-laws.

BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Enforce specific provisions of applicable City of Winkler By-laws and Provincial statutes, including (but not limited to):
  • Animal Control By-law
  • Derelict Vehicles By-law
  • Unsightly Property By-law
  • Zoning By-law
  • Noise Control By-law
  • Traffic & Parking By-law
• Investigate and respond to by-law complaints and disputes, and ensure appropriate resolutions either by education and redirection, contravention notices, or compliance orders.
• Conduct regular patrols of the city to assess problem areas and situations and respond accordingly.
• Enter all cases into by-law software and maintain records system of items (i.e. penalty notices, municipal compliance orders, reports, ).
• Foster positive relationships within the community.
• Work with the Marketing and Communications Department to promote education on by-laws to the public.

ANIMAL CONTROL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to calls regarding animals at large or posing a threat to the health, welfare and safety of the community.
• Track and impound animals as necessary (i.e. lost, homeless, or dangerous animals within city limits).
• Issue warnings and citations to the owners of animals that cause disturbances, or that are otherwise in violation of City by-laws.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of Grade XII or equivalent.
• Experience in local government is an asset but not required.
• Valid Class 5 Manitoba driver’s licence with a safe driving record.
• May be required to submit a criminal record check and a Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Registry Check, Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a driver’s licence.
• Must be willing to obtain a Security Guard Licence and other relevant certificates.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Ability to work well as a part of a team that eagerly does their best to provide professional, quality service to the community.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to deal tactfully and persuasively with people, problem solve, mediate between neighbours, and resolve conflict.
• Ability to deal with difficult people in an enforcement context.
• Ability to treat animals with dignity and care.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
• Ability to efficiently use Microsoft 365 and the ability to learn specialized by-law software.
• An understanding of municipal government, especially regarding by-laws, policies, and procedures, is an asset.
• Must be capable of working efficiently with minimum supervision.
• Excellent stress management skills.
• Full-time (40hr/wk), permanent position.
• General working hours between 8:00am and 5:00pm but may occasionally be scheduled overtime for evening events or need to respond to occasional calls in the evening.
• Full benefits package, including insured benefits, extended health, vision, and dental benefits, and a defined-benefit pension plan.
• A combination of sedentary office work and some physically demanding activities. There is a possibility of working in adverse weather conditions and dangerous environments (such as an unsafe building or near traffic). May also be exposed to mental and e