Job Description

Senior Bylaw Enforcement Officer - Full Time Permanent

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Welcome to Salmon Arm, a vibrant city where a combination of beauty and forward thinking attracts adventurers, entrepreneurs and families of all ages. A place that's open to cutting-edge ways to do more, live more and make more of a difference.

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At the City of Salmon Arm, we're more than just local government—we're a team of people who care deeply about our community and take pride in delivering exceptional service. We're looking for a knowledgeable, confident, and people-focused Senior Bylaw Enforcement Officer to join our team in a full-time permanent capacity. This senior role provides leadership to the Bylaw Enforcement team while supporting fair, consistent, and effective bylaw compliance across the community.

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Why Work For Us?

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This position plays an important leadership role within the Bylaw Enforcement function, supporting day-to-day operations, mentoring team members, and helping the City resolve complex enforcement matters with professionalism, sound judgment, and a focus on voluntary compliance. We believe great workplaces are built on collaboration, respect, accountability, and a shared commitment to serving our community. In this role, your work directly supports public education, community safety, consistent enforcement practices, and responsive service to residents, businesses, and visitors.

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Responsibilities

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- Provide oversight, mentorship, coaching, and leadership to Bylaw Enforcement Officers.
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- Coordinate day-to-day bylaw enforcement operations, including file allocation and related administrative approvals.
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- Investigate and process complex bylaw complaints and conduct enforcement in a comprehensive, timely, and professional manner.
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- Focus on public education and voluntary compliance, using enforcement tools such as ticketing when required.
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- Prepare and maintain accurate records, correspondence, legal documents, reports,



and performance information related to bylaw enforcement matters.
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- Liaise with the public, City staff, government agencies, solicitors, and other professionals on bylaw enforcement issues.
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- Support policy and procedure improvements, assist with reporting to management and Council, and attend court as required.
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Required Qualifications

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- Grade 12 graduation or equivalent, supplemented by post-secondary education in a related discipline such as bylaw enforcement, criminology, or municipal administration.
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- Completion of Bylaw Compliance, Enforcement and Investigative Skills I and II from a recognized institution.
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- A minimum of seven (7) years' experience as a Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
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- Three (3) years of bylaw enforcement supervisory or policing experience, preferably in a unionized local government environment.
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- Sound knowledge of local government bylaws, enforcement processes, court procedures, evidence gathering, and related Federal and Provincial legislation.
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- Strong investigative, report writing, conflict resolution, interpersonal, and communication skills.
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- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
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- A valid Class 5 BC Driver's License is required.
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For more information, we encourage you to check out our full Job Description on our website www.salmonarm.ca.

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Remuneration for this position is in accordance with the CUPE Local 1908 Collective Agreement, with the wage scale beginning at $49.62 per hour. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will be required to join the union and pay union dues via payroll deduction.

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City of Salmon Arm Current Opportunities Status Open Posted August 14, 2026 3:30 PM Closing Open Until Filled Attached Files Senior Bylaw Enforcement Officer - MAR 2026

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We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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This position will only remain open until filled.

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