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Bylaw enforcement officers are responsible for enforcing the bylaws of a municipality. They may also be appointed as special constables to enforce certain regional statutes in their municipality.
Bylaw enforcement officers’ work varies widely from one municipality to another. In smaller areas, a bylaw enforcement officer may look after a range of bylaws. These could include traffic control, parking, animal control, business licensing, and weed control. In larger centres, they may specialize in enforcing specific bylaws.
A Bylaw Enforcement Officer is usually an employee of a municipality or regional district that performs administrative, inspectional and regulatory work to enforce bylaws relating to property use, buildings, parking, business regulations, animal control, zoning, noise, sign, etc.
Candidates can expect to earn $25+ per hour and enjoy working both inside and outside of the office.
Bylaw enforcement officers may work evenings and weekends. Other working conditions vary depending on which bylaws they enforce. For example, bylaw enforcement officers may have to deal with hazardous goods or aggressive animals. In some circumstances, they are required to lift items weighing over 20 kilograms.
Most employers prefer to hire bylaw enforcement officers who have a related post-secondary diploma or degree.
Most employers prefer to hire bylaw enforcement officers who have a related post-secondary diploma or have completed the JIBC Bylaw courses.
Before enrolling in a post-secondary program, prospective bylaw enforcement officers should discuss their education options with potential employers.
