Community Bylaw Officer

at  Town of Sylvan Lake

The Town of Sylvan Lake is a thriving, connected lakeside community that is resident focused,
visitor friendly and THE place to do business. Fifteen minutes from Red Deer, and an hour and a
half from both Calgary and Edmonton, we offer the amenities of a larger center with the relaxed
living atmosphere of a smaller community. With abundant year-round recreational and cultural
activities, we have definitely earned the name of “Brilliant All Year!”
The Town of Sylvan Lake’s mission is to deliver responsible municipal services and
infrastructure that support an outstanding quality of life, unforgettable experiences, and a strong,
diverse economy. We achieve that through our values of integrity, accountability, engagement,
innovation, diversity and inclusion and our highly skilled workforce and are recruiting for a:

SUMMARY OF FUNCTION:

Preserving and maintaining the public peace through enforcement of Municipal Bylaws
Investigating Municipal Bylaw complaints and offences, and submitting reports, files, letters, and
legal documents
Performing lower risk enforcement duties including citations
Attending court and providing testimony in trial matters
Interacting frequently with the Public, often in difficult circumstances
Providing public educational opportunities to the community
Liaising and working effectively with law enforcement agencies, including the RCMP

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

A minimum age of 18 years
One Year Post Secondary in Criminal Justice or related Law Enforcement studies preferred
Successfully clear a thorough RCMP Security
Valid Class 5 Driver’s License with proof of acceptable Driver’s Abstract
Demonstrated proficiency in writing, verbal and communication skills
Able to work both independently and cooperatively
Excellent interpersonal communication skills in dealing with staff, peers and the public
Candidates best suited will have a high level of organizational skills and the ability to prioritize their work.
Flexibility to work days, evenings and weekend schedules in a variety of conditions is required.
This is a terrific opportunity to work in a professional, team-focused environment. If you have a strong desire
to be a major contributor to the success of a vibrant and growing organization, are up to the challenge of
taking ownership and want to make a difference, this is an ideal situation. We offer competitive wages and
an excellent benefits package that includes a comprehensive wellness component.
If this position interests you, please submit your resume with cover letter in confidence specifying this
position in the subject line by October 24, 2024 by email to: employment@sylvanlake.ca. To fill these
positions as quickly as possible, we will be interviewing qualified candidates as resumes are received.
The Town of Sylvan Lake is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace; all candidates who are
authorized to work in Canada and meet the qualifications are welcome to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest in this
position; however only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please refer the Job description for details