Parking Enforcement Officer

at  University of Saskatchewan

PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Primary Purpose: The Parking Enforcement Officer enforces the University of Saskatchewan parking regulations and provides parking lot response customer service as a uniformed member of Parking Services, covering the campus and affiliates (McEown Park, Innovation Place and the Williams building).
Nature of Work: Reporting to the Assistant Manager – Bylaw Prosecutions & Enforcement Supervisor, the incumbent walks across the campus and affiliates. Drives routinely, typically on campus. Some lifting of materials and equipment is required. Directs traffic during large events, stands on the road while issuing tickets. Services electronic parking equipment as required. Mainly evening and weekend shifts and is exposed to all weather conditions.
Typical Duties or Accountabilities: Issues parking tickets. Educates customers on parking rules and regulations and responds to their inquiries. Identifies vehicles with outstanding violations, Boots or requests tow trucks and supervises the towing. Responds to dispatch calls to investigate and/or address complaints, blocked roadways, parking in non-designated areas, all bylaw infractions etc. Reports suspicious activity to Protective Services. Testifies in court and may work briefly with the Court Prosecutor in preparation for testimony. Provides customer service relating to issues with the electronic pay equipment evenings and weekends. Backs up technicians as required during the day or in their absence. Assesses whether electronic equipment can be readily repaired and proceeds accordingly or refers to technical staff. Determines whether to close lane(s), open of the gates, or take other steps to support customers during repairs. Assists with garbage pickup and general caretaking of parkades and lots. Directs traffic flow before during and after large events as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of Grade 12.
Licenses: Must hold and maintain a valid Class 5 Saskatchewan driver’s license and an acceptable driving record
Experience: Relevant work experience i.e. parking enforcement, military or security will be considered an asset. Equivalent education and experience may be considered. An understanding of technological equipment is an asset. As a condition of employment, the successful applicant must provide a current criminal record check.
Skills: Proven ability to communicate effectively with the public, including dealing calmly and tactfully with angry and/or abusive customers. Proficient computer skills. The ability to treat all confidential information and materials in a confidential manner. Work effectively within a community that is widely diverse in culture, age, ability and family status.
Department: Parking Services
Status: Recurring Relief
Employment Group: CUPE 1975
Shift: Weekday Evenings 5 to 10PM and weekends 9:30 AM to 6PM and 6 PM to 10 PM
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 0.3
Salary: The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $16.35 - 19.61 per hour. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Salary Family (if applicable): Facility Services
Salary Phase/Band: Phase 1
Posted Date: 10/18/2024
Closing Date: 11/29/2024 at 6:00 pm CST
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus
The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where ‘Yes’ is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php
Criminal Record Check: Yes
Driver’s License and Abstract Check: Yes
Education/Credential Verification: Not Applicable
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable
The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan

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