By-Law Enforcement Officer Town of Shelburne in Shelburne, NS Yesterday New!

TOWN OF SHELBURNE

Part-Time Employment Opportunity

By-Law Enforcement Officer

The Town of Shelburne is currently seeking a part-time By-law Enforcement Officer. This position requires a hands-on individual who works well independently and can manage multiple priorities and personalities concurrently. Customer relations and conflict management skills form key components of the position requiring the By-law Enforcement Officer to interpret bylaws, regulations, and applicable rules to the public. This position will enforce municipal regulations, investigate complaints, and issue warnings and citations to commercial and residential property owners and occupants.

The By-law Enforcement Officer is also responsible for the following:

• Administration and enforcement of the by-laws of the Town
• Conduct inspections and investigations into Town by-law infractions
• Seeking solutions in cooperation with others as needed to bring about successful conclusions to issues
• Ensure timely and appropriate responses, including follow-up to public inquiries
• Issue tickets and fines for by-law infractions
• Maintain notebook integrity for violations and take evidence in case of issues going to court
• Complete statistical reports as required by the Chief Administrative Officer

The individual will work with internal staff, Town Council, businesses, and town residents to ensure Town by-laws are adhered to.

Minimum Qualifications

A candidate must:

• Be 19 years of age or older
• Possess and maintain a valid NS driver’s license
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
• Clear a Police Record check, Criminal Record check, and/or Background check
• Comply with requirements to be sworn in as a special constable if not already appointed
• Be bondable

Opportunity will be given to those who are qualified in conducting investigations, issuing tickets and report writing.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

An ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Knowledge of Policies and Procedures as they apply to the position
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively - both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with co-workers and the public in a courteous and tactful manner
• Demonstrated knowledge of conflict management techniques
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement in decision-making processes

Hours of Work: This is a part-time contract position with varied hours.

Supervision:The By-law Enforcement Officer will report to the Chief Administrative Officer

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and resume in person (168 Water Street, Shelburne), by mail (P.O. Box 670, Shelburne NS, B0T 1W0), or email (sarah.mattatall@shelburnens.ca) by November 1st, 2021.

For questions about the position, please contact Sarah Mattatall (Town of Shelburne, Manager of Administration & Human Resources) at 902-875-2991 ext 4 or visit our website.

Only those applicants receiving an interview will be contacted.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. The Town of Shelburne has an employment equity objective, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your application.