Park Patrol Officer - Bylaw Enforcement
Req ID: 1839
Business Unit: Housing Planning and Protective Services
Division: Protective Services
Regular/ Auxiliary: Auxiliary; 10 positions available: 4 term positions from June 5th- September 7th, 2026. 6 positions for as and when needed.
Pay Grade: CAN/05/02/J09
Rate of Pay: $34.87 - $37.16 per hour plus 15% in lieu of vacation and benefits
Hours of Work: Term positions will be scheduled Friday- Monday from June 5th- September 7th, 2026. As and when needed positions will require Friday- Monday availability.
Posting Date: April 17, 2026
Closing Date: May 3, 2026
Summary
This position is responsible for conducting Parks patrols and achieving compliance with the Capital Regional District Parks Bylaw.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- With a focus of obtaining compliance through cooperation, conducts Park patrols to ensure that patrons are educated about and comply with the CRD Parks Bylaw. Uses enforcement action ; including use of force and arrests ; only when necessary and as outlined by CRD Policy.
- Contacts other agencies as required and outlined by policy/guidelines when encountering non-compliant patrons.
- Reports all serious events that occur while on shift immediately to the Chief Bylaw Officer and/or Senior Bylaw Officer.
- Prepares, completes and submits to the Chief Bylaw Officer and/or Senior Bylaw Officer Parks patrol reports for each shift
- Follows all policies, procedures, guidelines and standards of the CRD, including but not limited to: CRD bylaw policies, procedures and guidelines; CRD communications and media, human resources, legislative and administrative services, and financial services policies, procedures and guidelines; and related.
- Creates books of evidence and prosecutes disputed municipal ticket they have issued.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Additional Information
- Ability to work a variety of shifts, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, days and evenings, and on an as-and-when-required basis.
Key Skills & Abilities
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Strong ability to obtain compliance through the use of tact, persuasive diplomacy and sound judgement.
- Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills and the ability to diffuse difficult situations.
- Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong ability to prepare clear and concise written reports for the supervisor.
- Strong MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and SharePoint skills.
- Strong ability to perform a wide variety of activities in all types of weather conditions and terrain.
- Thorough knowledge of the CRD Parks bylaw.
Qualifications
- High School Graduation
- Bylaw enforcement and/or auxiliary or reserve constable training
- A minimum of 2 years' directly related experience
Certifications
- Acceptable criminal record check. The applicant/incumbent is required to undergo a criminal record check to work in this position and to report to their supervisor if any criminal charges are laid against them that may be related to their employment.
- Use of Force Certification
- ASP Expandable Baton Use
- OC Spray Use
- Valid BC Driver's Licence
- Basic First Aid (OFA 1)
APPLICATIONS
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click "Apply now" to submit your resume and covering letter online.
We welcome all qualified applicants to apply and may consider a combination of experience, education and/or training where possible. We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. In our commitment to bring differing perspectives to our workplace, and to deliver the best possible service to our customers, we encourage and welcome applications from all people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences. Please let us know if you require an accommodation during the application and selection process. Your confidential request can be sent to careers@crd.bc.ca
The Capital Regional District wishes to thank you for your interest and advises that only those candidates under active consideration will be contacted.
