Description
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager of Municipal Enforcement, this position enforces Town Bylaws and Provincial Statutes to gain compliance. Assists with public awareness and education and acts as a liaison with other agencies.
Key Accountabilities:
- Education and enforcement of municipal bylaws and provincial statutes as appointed by the Solicitor General, which include Animal Protection Act, Dangerous Dog Act, The Provincial Offences Procedure Act, non-moving traffic violations under the Traffic Safety Act.
- Thoroughly investigates all complaints to ascertain validity, issue tickets and takes appropriate action to bring an equitable solution of compliance or enforcement.
- Accurately and efficiently prepares investigative reports, legal documents, court information and testifies in court when required.
- Conducts safe and efficient patrols including roads, pathways, green space, parks and residential areas, including Provincial highways.
- Assists other law enforcement agencies, including RCMP, with public safety/awareness programs, community groups and contractors, maintain and develop working relationships.
- Flexibility in shift coverage as required; based on providing full service coverage during scheduled events and operational hours. May be required to respond to municipal emergencies after hours.
- Documents and suggests modifications to existing bylaws, suggest potential new bylaws that promote public safety to Manager.
- Attends meetings, such as Council, public-at-large, and/or committee meetings, as required.
- Maintains constructive relationships with both internal and external customers, utilizing concepts of public awareness and education.
Requirements
Education and Experience:
- Diploma in Law Enforcement program and/or equivalent related experiencey.
- Must be comfortable working with animals
- Experience in municipal government, and application of bylaws for the Town of Cochrane
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to exercise good judgment, diffuse conflict and make appropriate and fair decisions under difficult or emotional circumstances.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships with rate payers and other community service providers which require excellent communication and public relation skills.
- Ability to deal effectively with complaint investigation and resolution with good listening, problem solving and conflict management skills.
- Organizational skills and able to maintain accurate work records
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Good computer knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office suite and related municipal, provincial, federal software programs.
Certifications, Licenses and/or Designations:
- Alberta Community Peace Officer Level 2 status
- Valid Alberta Class 5 Operator’s License
- No criminal record or outstanding charges.
- First Aid/AED
- PPCT (Pressure Point Control Tactics)
Salary & Benefits
This position pays between $27.22 and $29.39 per hour, based on experience, and works 40 hours per week.
Contact
Email: human.resources@cochrane.ca
Town of Cochrane
101 RancheHouse Road
Cochrane Alberta
Canada T4C 2K8
Town of Cochrane
101 RancheHouse Road
Cochrane Alberta
Canada T4C 2K8
Other relevant information
Apply online at: cochrane.hgcareers.com/js/
From the same category : bylaw enforcement
21 Jul, 2025
