DEPARTMENT: Municipal Enforcement

REPORTS TO: Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the enforcement of all Town of Mayerthorpe Bylaws and all Provincial
Acts and Regulations (as per Appointment); and other related duties as directed by the CAO. Required to
maintain accurate work records.
 Preserve and maintain the public peace.
 Enforcement of the following specific Town Bylaws:
o Dog Control Bylaw
o Unsightly Premise Bylaw
o Property Maintenance Bylaw
o Animal Control Bylaw
o Traffic Bylaw
o Public Order Bylaw
o Off-highway Vehicle Bylaw
o Business License Bylaw
o Solid Waste Collection
 Respond to complaints to all of the above Bylaws.
 Respond to public inquiries and/or complaints in a positive manner, and further,
report all inquiries and/or complaints to the CAO in a timely manner.
 Patrol the Town of Mayerthorpe and Summer Villages
 Maintain good communication skills and public relations with ratepayers, fellow
staff members, Town Council and all other related third parties.
 Be prepared to work an average of forty (40) hours weekly.
 Investigate each complaint and take action that may include warning notices,
penalty tickets and swearing information for all above bylaws.
 Gather and secure evidence to support any punitive action, which will include
comprehensive reports and where necessary, photographs.
 Conduct follow-up investigations to ensure that the required complaint is properly
concluded.
 Assist in preparing documentation for prosecutions.
 Encourage compliance to all bylaws through educating the public to requirements
outlined within Town bylaws.
 Assess improvements to the Bylaw Enforcement department and communicate
potential ways to improve Town Bylaws and enforcement of same.
 Keep written records relating to complaint investigations.
 Serve evidence in Court as required.
 Perform related clerical duties that include recording complaints, filing, and
compiling statistics.
 Prepare monthly and yearly activity reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 Diploma supplemented by a two year diploma in law enforcement, criminal justice or related field. Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience may be considered
• Completion of the Alberta Solicitor General’s Public Security Peace Officer Training, training that occurred within the last 5 years is preferred
• Eligible to obtain appointment as a Community Peace Officer Level 1 and obtain a clear Criminal Record Check conducted by the RCMP
• Successful completion of a Driver’s Abstract
• Successful completion of an approved Physical requirements (PARE) test
• 1-2 years of related experience
• First Aid with CPR or ability to obtain
• Certification/training in OC Spray and ASP Baton

The following would be considered an asset:
• Experience in traffic enforcement (Radar and Laser) and familiarity with traffic related legislation
• Experience in a Municipal By-law Enforcement
• Defensive Driving (EVOC)
• Emergency Management (ICS 100, 200, 300, DEM)

Résumes can be submitted in confidence to cao@mayerthorpe.ca
Open until suitable candidate found.