Liquor Establishment Inspector

Position will be based in Goose Bay or Labrador West

As a member of the Regulatory Services department, this is a uniformed position accountable for the following:

- Inspects, evaluates and recommends for licensing all premises involved in the sale and distribution of alcohol and cannabis;
- Investigates complaints and/or potential contraventions of the Liquor Control Act, Liquor Licensing Regulations, Smoke Free Environment Act 2005, Cannabis Control Act, Cannabis Licensing and Operations Regulations and Cannabis Control Regulations;
- Imposes sanctions on licensees as required;
- Provides expert advice and guidance to licensees and staff regarding regulations and responsibilities;
- Liaises with licensees, the general public, Office of the Fire Commissioner, RNC or RCMP as appropriate;
- Administers, regulates, and ensures understanding and compliance of the Liquor Control Act, Liquor Licensing Regulations, Smoke Free Environment Act 2005, Cannabis Control Act, Cannabis Licensing and Operations Regulations and Cannabis Control Regulations by all liquor and cannabis license holders in the province through scheduled and demand inspections of establishments;
- Makes recommendations and assists development of policy and Statement of Practice (SOP) regarding relevant legislation;
- Conducts case and witness preparation; disclosure packages and provides evidence at trials, inquiries, hearings, inquests and commissions.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

- Graduation from an accredited post-secondary institution. Preference will be given to the fields of Law Enforcement, Criminology, Police Studies, Law, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work and Public Health;
- Experience in the field of Law Enforcement or Regulatory Compliance with a background in inspections and investigations;
- Equivalencies in education and experience will be considered;
- Working knowledge of all relevant legislation, regulations, and policies including Provincial Liquor Control Act, Liquor Licensing Regulations, Liquor Corporation Act, Smoke Free Environment Act 2005 and Regulations, Cannabis Control Act, Cannabis Licensing and Operations Regulations and Cannabis Control Regulations;
- Physically capable of performing the required duties of the position. Physical capability testing may be required;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (proficiency testing may be required);
- The successful candidate will be a self-starter who is highly motivated, possessing excellent problem-solving abilities, interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail and is able to work independently and as a member of a results-oriented team. The candidate will complete inspections, throughout the year, on licensed liquor and cannabis locations to ensure compliance with legislation.

Employees who work in Labrador are entitled to extra benefits within the Labrador Benefits Policy which are intended to assist in offsetting the cost of living in and traveling to and from the region. The successful candidate may be entitled to Labrador Allowance of $3,109 per year (Single) or $5,958 per year (Dependent); may be entitled to Travel Allowance of $950 per year for the employee and $702 per year for his/her dependents; and may be entitled to other benefits under the Labrador Benefits Policy included in the Collective Agreement

A vehicle will be provided for business use for travel throughout Labrador. NLC also provides all necessary inspection and safety related equipment, as well as an annual resupply of uniform clothing.

NLC values diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace and strives to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We welcome and encourage applications from under-represented groups such as Indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity. If you are a member of an under-represented group, we invite you to self-identify on your cover letter or resume.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities (differing abilities) are available on request.

Salary: CG 33: $57,093.40-$63,499.80 annually

Please state the competition number on your NLC application for employment. Proof of education, and/or courses must be provided prior to appointment to the position. All sections of the NLC application must be completed. Employees are solely responsible for ensuring that all relevant information regarding required qualifications is provided on the application/resume submitted when applying for posted positions. Human Resources will only assess the information that has been provided when determining whether or not the candidate meets the required qualifications and will not contact employees to ensure that the information provided is complete. If applying for more than one competition with the same closing date, then only one completed application is required. Transfers within the same classification level are not covered under the relocation policy.

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