Bylaw Inspector 1

Regular Full-Time and Temporary Full Time (up to 6 months)

About Us

One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningfulcareer opportunities to make a difference within the local community. Asthe sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Ourdiverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow throughinnovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, andstate-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing ourresources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant,growing regional urban centre.Weenvision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!

About You / What WeAre Looking For

Calling upon your independentjudgment, action and tact, you are a uniformed city ambassador responsible for promotingbylaw compliance and facilitating progressive enforcement where appropriate. Aday in the life may include responding to complaints, conducting inspections,investigations and proactively monitoring for a range of municipal bylawinfractions including parking, water conservation solid waste, animal control,nuisances, litter, smoking and other related bylaws. You will also be attendingCity of Coquitlam parks and open spaces by foot, bicycle or e-bikes to ensurecompliance with city bylaws.

This role involves educationto the public, issuing warnings and bylaw offence notices, collecting anddocumenting evidence, maintaining accurate file notes and reports, and appearingat adjudication hearings or court as required. The role involves extensivepublic interaction and liaison with property owners, tenants and the generalpublic.

Minimum Qualifications

To thrive in this position,you are an excellent communicator who is skilled at working through challenges,adjusting to new priorities and learning new skills. You are strong atunderstanding and troubleshooting a variety of software; experience with ALPR(automated licence plate recognition) technology is an asset.

reference will be given tocandidates with a diploma in social sciences, business or related disciplinefrom a post-secondary institution, plus some related experience in regulatoryenforcement, inspections and investigational work involving public interaction;or an equivalent combination of training and experience

A valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence is a requirement for this position.

Completion of the JIBC BylawEnforcement and Investigative Skills Level 1 and Level 2 Certificates orequivalent.

This position is based on a 8.75 hour day with daily hours generally scheduledbetween the hours of 6:00 am to midnight, Monday to Sunday inclusive. Hours andshifts may be altered based on operational need and in accordance with thecollective agreement.

What We Offer:

T his CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $35.59 - $41.91 (2026 rates). The rate of pay is based on a variety of factorsincluding qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.

You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse teamdedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in varietyof learning and development opportunities.

Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Coquitlamis proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancingequitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As anorganization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment tosupport our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity,diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of theseprinciples, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.

If at any time during the application or recruitment process you requireadditional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team forconfidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.

Applicants under consideration may be required to undergo a policeinformation check (with no adverse reports).

Wethank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for aninterview will be contacted.