Municipal Enforcement Officer/ᓄᓇᓕᓕᕆᔨᒃᑯᓐᓂ ᒪᓕᑦᑕᐅᑎᑦᑎᓂᕐᒧᑦ ᐊᐅᓚᑦᑎᔨ

at  City of Iqaluit

Title: Municipal Enforcement Officer
Department: Municipal Enforcement
Status: Full-time permanent
Salary: $65,900.13 per annum
Settlement Allowance: $20,907.43 per annum
Union Status: Unionized
Closing date: Open until filled
Under the direction of the Chief Municipal Enforcement Officer, the incumbent’s primary responsibility is to perform municipal enforcement duties to meet the needs of the City of Iqaluit. These duties include operating marked enforcement vehicles, performing traffic enforcement, taxi industry monitoring/licensing, conducting investigations related to enforcement of City By-laws and other territorial statutes, and assisting with domestic animal control. The officer will lay charges, document evidence, take notes, follow court procedures, maintain records, file reports and appear in court to provide evidence. The officer also operates a wide range of enforcement equipment including firearms and animal control equipment. This position involves carrying an on-call pager and working weekends and holidays.
The Municipal Enforcement Officer must conduct themselves in a professional, courteous manner while their performing duties. Uniforms and issued equipment must be properly worn and well maintained. The officer must possess an understanding of working with domestic animals, including aggressive ones, and have confidence in order to properly and safely perform the duties required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 education or equivalent;
• Valid Nunavut Class 5 Driver’s License;
• Possession and Acquisition License (PAL); PAL Applicants will be considered but are required to obtain license within first three months of employment;
• Prior experience in Municipal or Law Enforcement, Security, Policing or related field;
• Knowledge and experience in dealing with By-Laws, Federal Laws and Acts;
• Ability and self-assurance to conduct investigations, inspections, interviews and dealing with the public;
• Confidence in dealing with domestic animals;
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite;
• Good verbal and written communication skills including concise report writing.

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE

• Post-secondary Diploma or Certification in a related field;
• Previous work experience as a Municipal Enforcement Officer, Constable or Peace Officer;
• Self-defense, radar, and conflict resolution training;
• OC spray training and baton certification;
• Fluency in Inuktitut is a definite asset.
  Equivalencies that include a combination of education, knowledge, skills and abilities to formal education may be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES

• Un diplôme de la 12e année ou l’équivalent;
• Un permis de conduire de classe 5 valide, délivré par le Nunavut;
• Un permis de possession et d’acquisition (les demandeurs de permis seront considérés, mais doivent obtenir le permis au cours des trois premiers mois d’emploi);
• Une expérience antérieure dans l’application des règlements municipaux ou de la loi, la sécurité, le maintien de l’ordre ou un domaine connexe;
• Des connaissances et une expérience liées aux règlements municipaux et aux lois et règlements fédéraux;
• La capacité et l’assurance nécessaires pour mener des enquêtes, des inspections et des entrevues et pour interagir avec le public;
• La confiance requise pour le contact direct avec des animaux domestiques;
• D’excellentes compétences informatiques, y compris la suite logicielle Microsoft Office;
• De bonnes aptitudes à communiquer à l’oral et à l’écrit, y compris la rédaction de rapports écrits concis.

Please refer the Job description for details