(Replacement Temporary, Full-Time)
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. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.
The West Vancouver Bylaw and Licensing Services Department is currently seeking a Bylaw Enforcement Officer to join our highly qualified team.
Reporting to the Manager of Bylaw & Licensing Services, this is inspectional, regulatory, and investigative work related to the enforcement of municipal bylaws, including but not limited to Traffic & Parking, Animal Control, Parks, Solid Waste, Noise and Good Neighbour bylaws. This position will primarily focus on Traffic & Parking enforcement, with regular Licence Plate Recognition patrols and investigations. The work involves extensive public relations contact, requiring action with tact and diplomacy. The preferred candidate will display considerable use of sound judgement and action in the interpretation, explanation, and compliance of District bylaws. The more difficult problems and policy matters are referred to a superior who reviews work performance for conformance to established policies and procedures and the effectiveness of enforcement operations.
The preferred candidate will possess post-secondary training in law enforcement, criminal justice or a related field; will have strong written and verbal communication skills, sound experience and training conducting investigations and will have experience with attending adjudication proceedings. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
Please note, the successful candidate must have a valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence with a driving record indicative of responsible driving habits.
The successful candidate 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 and on WestNet.
Position Status:
Union (WVMEA) – Replacement Temporary Full-Time (approximately 4 months)
Hours of Work:
40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)
Starting Rate of Pay:
$35.49 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits
(This position has a pay structure with five steps which increase after certain hours.)
Closing Date:
11:59 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 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
1570-25-WVMEA-TEMP-46
If you have any questions please contact us at [email protected]
