Senior Regulatory Compliance Officer

Job Responsibility:

Director of Tourism Intelligence & Stakeholder Investment opportunity with The Government of Prince Edward Island!

• $49 - $61 per hour
• Full-Time permanent
• Benefits and pension
• Up to $2,500 annual training funds

Salary Range: $30.24 - $37.83 per hour (Level 15 UPSE)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 hours bi-weekly

Posting ID: 160367-1223FTSCPO

Closing Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 5:00pm

Department: Tourism PEI, Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture

Location: Charlottetown

Position: Full-time Classified Position (Commencing Immediately)

The Department of Fisheries, Tourism, Sport and Culture is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility. Our goal is to build a public sector workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to promote welcoming, diverse, inclusive, respectful workplaces that are accessible to all. We welcome all interested individuals including Indigenous People, persons with disabilities, Black, racialized, ethnic and culturally diverse groups, as well as people regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identities, and gender expressions. Those looking for more information are invited to visit our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy

This position oversees the administration, monitoring and enforcement of the Tourism Industry Act (TIA) and Regulations and the Summary Proceedings Act (SPA) and Regulations. This position ensures licensing requirements of tourism operators are being adhered to and supervises regulatory team staff members.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Conducting investigations and enforcement of the provisions of the TIA and SPA;
• Providing compliance support, guidance and direction to Tourism Industry Standard Inspectors;
• Answering questions related to the application process or interpretation of legislation and providing compliance information to operators and members of the public;
• Coordinating the preparation of documentation for use in court actions and maintaining accurate records on the disposition of cases;
• Ensuring due process in accordance with legislation, principles of administrative law and application of professional & ethical standards;
• Collecting information and assessing applications from license applicants, making determination on issuance of license and the requirement of terms and conditions, and assisting with the preparation of materials when a reconsideration of action is filed by applicant;
• Maintaining a strong working relationship with municipal governments, other provincial agencies and departments, and external stakeholders on matters related to the PEI Tourism Industry;
• Coordinating and managing the registration of platform operators;
• Increasing awareness of the Tourism Industry Act and Regulations to members of the public including preparation of guidance documents, participating in speaking engagements; assisting with media inquires and working in collaboration with interdepartmental working groups to develop engagement strategies for industry;
• Providing leadership, mentoring, supervision and daily operational direction to Compliance Officers; and
• other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in Social Sciences or related area
• Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered.
• Extensive experience in regulatory enforcement
• Experience in the interpretation and application of legislation
• Experience in Microsoft Office and data management software
• Some supervisory experience, preferably in a regulatory role
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge of the Tourism Industry Act and legislation related to the tourism industry licensing requirements
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle

Other Qualifications:

• Enforcement or police training from a recognized institution would be an asset
• French language proficiency would be considered an asset

Preference will be given to UPSE Civil Employees as per the UPSE Civil Collective Agreement

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, please return application forms to the PEI Public Service Commission, P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, CIA 7N8. Applications may be sent by fax to View phone number on ca.edajobs.com. DUE T0 THE FACT THAT RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS BY FAX CANNOT BE GUARANTEED, APPLICANTS TRANSMITTING THEIR APPLICATIONS BY FAX MAY WISH TO CONFIRM RECEIPT BY TELEPHONE OR IN PERSON PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE. Please ensure that the appropriate Posting I.D. number is stated on all application forms. You can apply online or obtain an application form by visiting our web site at . Forms may also be obtained by contacting any PEI Government Office, ACCESS PEI Centre, Regional Services Centre, or by telephoning 368-4080.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $30.24-$37.83 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Language training provided
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charlottetown, PE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (required)

Experience:

• regulatory enforcement: 3 years (required)
• interpretation and application of legislation: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person