Smoky Lake County invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Community Peace Officer (CPO). Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the CPO will provide provincial statute and municipal bylaw enforcement services within the County. This position also maintains and sustains the County’s Community Peace Officer and Bylaw enforcement programs.
This full-time, permanent position occasionally works on weekends, statutory holidays, and evenings, particularly during the summer seasons. Embracing rural living and making a difference in our community, the CPO will demonstrate exceptional conflict resolution, mediation, communication and enforcement skills. With respect, patience, integrity, and confidentiality the CPO represents our municipality in a positive manner, understanding and mitigating concerns, while enhancing community perceptions of safety and increasing local RCMP Member’s capacity to continue to respond efficiently and effectively to calls for service.
The CPO is appointed as a Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Officer, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, and is responsible for the enforcement of municipal bylaws including but not limited to: Off-Highway Vehicle Control, Animal Control, and Land Use Bylaw. Enforcement duties may include receiving complaints and inquiries, investigating complaints, advising responsible parties of infractions, seeking compliance through education and/or providing direction and, when required, taking remedial and/or enforcement action against the responsible parties, and assisting mediation between neighbour disputes.
The CPO may also enforce any provincial statues of a regulatory nature for which enforcement authority has been granted, through the terms of a Peace Officer Appointment, including but not limited to: Animal Protection Act, Dangerous Dogs Act, Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, Part 9, Division 2, Fuel Tax Act, Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Act, Petty Trespass Act, Provincial Administrative Penalties Act, Provincial Offences Procedure Act, and Traffic Safety Act.
This position offers a robust salary including an excellent benefit package and Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP), working 40 hours per week with some shift work required.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume, in confidence, to the undersigned by 4:00 p.m. on October 7, 2024. This competition may remain open until a suitable candidate is found.