Bylaw Enforcement Officer

Rural Municipalities of Alberta View all jobs

  • Leduc, AB
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Posted on: Mar 26, 2026Posted by: Leduc CountySummaryThe opportunityLeduc County is looking for an experienced and highly motivated Bylaw Enforcement Officer to join our team. Reporting to the Manager - Enforcement Services, exciting opportunity investigates and enforces bylaws relating to property, community standards and animal control concerns. As a member of the Enforcement Services team, the bylaw enforcement officer contributes to the achievement of the department's operational deliverables.Key ResponsibilitiesWhat you will do * Investigates and enforces animal control bylaw matters, following best practices and procedures.
  • Conducts investigation including collection of evidence of related complaints received from the public within the County.
  • Deals directly with complainant and violator, resolves issues through mediation, warnings and court action.
  • Liaises with legal counsel and court officials. Prepares court briefs and serve documents as required. Testifies to Crown in bylaw matters.
  • Assists in the response to property and community standards bylaw concerns and investigations.
  • Determines the appropriate course of action for education and/or enforcement of bylaws.
  • Assists other officers, departments and external agencies by means of animal control, document services, inspections and/or evidence collection.
  • Attends and represents Leduc County in court proceedings, as required.
  • Adheres to guidelines as set out in Leduc County's policies and administrative directives.
  • Accountable for working in compliance with the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulation and Code and participation in the Health, Safety and Wellness Program.
  • Performs related duties as required.
RequirementsWhat you need to succeedMust-have
  • Post secondary in a field related to the position is required (i.e., law enforcement, securities, public administration, land use).
  • Minimum 2 years' related experience interpreting and enforcing municipal bylaws, municipal government act, animal control and general property concerns.
  • The ability to conduct and document investigations and prepare clear, concise reports.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to speak succinctly and confidently in formal settings (i.e. provincial court proceedings).
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of tools and other database (i.e. eticketing and MRF software) and spreadsheet applications.
  • A valid Class 5 Alberta Driver's license and police clearance check.
Nice to have
  • Training and/or experience in bylaw related unsightly property investigations, detrimental and unsafe property investigations under the Municipal Government Act, animal control and handling and officer safety.

Rural Municipalities of Alberta