25-089 Senior Bylaw Compliance Officer

SENIOR BYLAW COMPLIANCE OFFICER POSITION OVERVIEW Are you a skilled communicator with a passion for community safety and fair enforcement? Do you thrive in a leadership role where every day presents new challenges and opportunities to make a difference?The City of Maple Ridge is looking for a dynamic and experienced Senior Bylaw Compliance Officer to join our dedicated team. This is not just a job — it’s a meaningful career in public service, where your work directly impacts the livability and well-being of our community.In this key supervisory role, you’ll lead a team of bylaw officers, providing guidance and support while actively participating in the field. You’ll respond to complex bylaw complaints, conduct inspections, and play a vital role in the business licensing process. As a liaison between the public, internal departments, and outside agencies, your ability to build trust and navigate challenging situations with professionalism and diplomacy will be essential.This is a position for someone who brings both leadership and a strong sense of fairness — someone who is confident making sound decisions, interpreting regulations, and fostering compliance through education and enforcement.Join us and be part of a team that values integrity, accountability, and community service. If you're ready to take the next step in your enforcement career with a progressive and community-focused municipality, we want to hear from you.In This Role You Will: DESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCECompletion of the Grade 12 Education supplemented by bylaw enforcement courses related to the work and sound experience in inspectional and enforcement work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSSupervisory experience in a unionized work environment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESThorough knowledge of the relevant sections of the bylaws and regu¬lations related to Municipal operations such as zoning, unsightly pre¬mises, illegal suites, signs, nuisance, garbage removal, animals, build¬ings, and weed control. Considerable knowledge of bylaws related to business licensing.Sound knowledge of investigational and enforcement methods and procedures and the preparation of Court evidence.Sound knowledge of the street addresses and geography of the City.Ability to assist in the supervision of the bylaw section and provide direction, guidance and training to staff.Ability to investigate complaints and enforce bylaws and regulations with tact, impartiality, firmness and the use of sound judgement.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts, to provide information and assistance and to explain and provide interpretations of applicable bylaws, policies, procedures and programs. Ability to prepare and present evidence in Court and to conduct oneself in a suitable manner in court. LICENSES & CERTIFICATES

Class 5 Driver's License - Province of British Columbia HOURS OF WORK

Hours of work outlined herein are based on operational requirements and may be modified from time to time in accordance with Article 5.01 of the Collective Agreement.As per the Letter of understanding Community Safety Officers shall work a compressed work schedule consisting of four 10.5-hour days inclusive of a 30-minute unpaid rest break for a total of 40 hours worked per week, presently defined by the four following shifts:Bylaw Compliance Officers:

Shall work a weekly rotation alternating between day and afternoon shifts.Wednesday to Saturday defined as:

• Four (4) consecutive days worked
• Three (3) days’ rest Sunday to Wednesday defined as:
• Four (4) consecutive days worked
• Three (3) days rest
  
  

Additional Information

The ideal candidate must possess awareness and sensitivity to a diverse community. Must be able to problem solve, investigate complaints, and enforce bylaws and regulations with tact, sound judgment and skillful conflict resolution. This position involves working outside in inclement weather conditions, standing, walking, and driving, with some physical and office work. EQUITY STATEMENT

At the City of Maple Ridge, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive culture that actively values and embraces diversity. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is broadly reflective of the community we proudly serve. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process by contacting [email protected]. WHAT WE OFFER YOU

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.