2 x Regular Part-Time
We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-kwuh-tlum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the sq̓əc̓iy̓aɁɬ təməxʷ (Katzie), and other Coast Salish Peoples.
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
We are currently seeking two Parking Patrol Officers to join our Legislative Services department in a regular part time capacity (21-hour work week). This position entails regulatory and enforcement work to ensure compliance with City Street & Traffic Bylaw parking regulations. The work entails extensive public relations and liaison tasks in which the incumbent exercises independent judgement, action and tact, all of which is performed within policy and bylaw regulations limits. You will require considerable knowledge of City bylaw regulations and the legality of various types of evidence. You will exercise powers of a Peace Officer by issuing parking tickets and other municipal tickets as required.
The successful incumbent will have minimally completed grade 12 education as well as possess sound experience in regulatory, investigational and enforcement work or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Preference will be given to candidates who have completed the Bylaw 1 course from the Justice Institute of BC (JIBC), or equivalent coursework. A valid and acceptable BC Class 5 Driver’s License is a requirement for this position.
The City offers a competitive salary a CUPE hourly rate of $27.98.12 - $32.87 (2022 rates) plus 10% in lieu, and some additional benefits. This position is based in Coquitlam. Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a police information check (with no adverse reports).
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on October 15, 2023.
The City of Coquitlam is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
