MINJobs posting: Municipal Enforcement Officer
May 13, 2025
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Municipal Enforcement Officer

Organization:
IQALUIT, Town of
Region:
Nunavut
Application deadline:
June 14, 2013
  This job posting has expired
Type:
Full time
Category:
Bylaw enforcement
Description
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. The duties preformed include operation of marked Enforcement vehicles, performing traffic enforcement (speed monitoring, traffic control devices), taxi industry monitoring/licensing, conducting investigations related to Enforcement of City By-laws and other Territorial Statutes and assist domestic animal control. The Officer will lay charges, document evidence, make notes, follow court procedures, maintain records, file reports and appear in court to give evidence. The Officer also operates a wide range of Enforcement equipment including firearms and animal control equipment. Carry on-call pager and respond as scheduled, including week-ends and holidays.

The Municipal Enforcement Officer must always conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner while performing duties; be well-groomed, properly wear and maintain uniform and all other issued equipment. This Officer must possess a confidence and understanding, in working with domestic animals including aggressive ones, to properly perform the duties required.
 

Requirements

Education, Skills, & Knowledge:
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Computer skills including office suites capabilities
• Ability and self-assurance to conduct investigations, inspections and interviews and in dealing with the public
• Prior experience in municipal or law enforcement/security/policing or related fields
• Knowledge and experience in dealing with By-laws, federal laws and Acts
• Valid Nunavut Class 5 driver’s license is required
• Must be comfortable in dealing with animals
• Good verbal and written communication skills including concise report writing

Preferred Education, Skills & Knowledge:
• Previous work experience as a Municipal Enforcement Officer, Constable or Peace Officer is an asset
• Self defense, radar, and conflict resolution training is an asset
• OC spray training and baton certification is an asset
• Ability to read and write Inuktitut is preferred
• Post secondary diploma and certification in related field is an asset to this position
• Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) Applicants without a PAL will be considered but would be required to obtain the license within the first 3 months of employment.
 

Salary & Benefits

The annual salary for this position is $53,818.10 plus an annual Settlement allowance of $20,907.43 and an excellent benefit package.

Contact
Email: L.Akavak@city.iqaluit.nu.ca
IQALUIT, Town of
Box 460
Iqaluit, Nunavut
Canada XOA OHO
Other relevant information
Equivalencies that include a combination of education, knowledge, skills and abilities to formal education may be considered.

Due to the nature of this position, successful candidates must successfully pass a criminal record check (including the vulnerability sector portion) and TB test.

Only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

As per Article 23 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, priority will be given to Nunavut Land Claim Beneficiaries who meet the criteria.
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