An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term or casualvacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going to the next highest-ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.
The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted. Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.
Parking Meter Attendant
Job Code: 088
Department: Bylaw Services
Job Summary:
The incumbent provides enforcement of the City’s Traffic Bylaw relating to parking meters in the downtown core.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Patrol assigned area on foot to monitor parking meter and accessible parking violations and issue Summary Conviction Act tickets and written warnings to violators.
- Collect coins deposited in meters.
- Perform traffic control duties such as setting up barricades and temporary signs, placing bags on parking meters to limit their use, or directing traffic.
- Respond to inquiries from the general public and forward other bylaw violations to department staff for follow up.
- Report hazardous conditions such as icy sidewalks or missing/faulty traffic control devices.
- Mark tires of parked vehicles with chalk, record time of marking and return at regular intervals to ensure that parking time limits are not exceeded.
- Investigate and answer complaints regarding contested parking citations and determine th eir validity.
- Appear in court at hearings regarding contested traffic citations and swearing of documents.
- Act as Traffic Constable when required.
- Prepare and maintain required records, including logs of parking enforcement activities, faulty meters and records of contested citations.
- Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.
- Other related duties.
Working Conditions:
Up to 40 hours per week scheduled anytime between the hours of 0700-2400, Monday to Saturday. Exposure to extreme temperatures and inclement weather. Physically able to walk on asphalt and concrete for 7 hours a day.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
- 3 months enforcement experience.
- RCMP Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Ability to understand and apply the provisions of the City Traffic Bylaw and other regulatory bylaws as required.
- Ability to deal effectively and politely with the public and to effectively communicate (both verbally and in writing).
- Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships among peers and/or stakeholders.
- Valid Yukon class 5 drivers’ license.
Additional certification required within one and a half years of employment:
- Conflict Resolution and Dealing with Anger.
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
Examples of Equipment to Operate:
Ability to operate ERP software programs, spreadsheets, electronic mail, word processing, etc.
Other Details:
Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City's online Applicant system via www.whitehorse.ca/careers. Instructions on applications are provided at https://www.whitehorse.ca/departments/human-resources/how-to-apply. If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at HR@whitehorse.ca.
To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume.
Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process.
At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview.
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT - PSAC Y023
RANGE - $26.61 - $31.30 Per Hour
HOURS PER WEEK - Guaranteed Hours
GUARANTEED MINIMUM HOURS - 21
The City of Whitehorse will only accept job applications through their online e-recruitment system. Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through this system. Please visit www.whitehorse.ca/careers for more details and to set up an account.
