Job posting closes: April 18, 2022 at 05:00 p.m. Yukon Standard Time

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term or casual vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going to the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

This position is covered by a collective agreement between the City of Whitehorse and the Public Service Alliance of Canada/Yukon Employees Union.

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted. Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.

Constable, Bylaw Services

Job Code:017
Department: Bylaw Services

Job Summary:

The incumbent provides bylaw enforcement through the application of by-laws, zoning regulations and industry standards.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Enforce regulatory bylaws and relevant Territorial Acts in collaboration with Territorial agencies and other City departments.
2. Identify bylaw related offences, research and recommend solutions through bylaws, zoning regulations, policies and procedures.
3. Operate and maintain the animal shelter.
4. Investigate, gather evidence, determine if there is sufficient evidence to prosecute, prepare documents, lay charges if warranted, serve summons, give evidence under oath and attend court.
5. Work with external stakeholders to resolve disputes.
6. Maintain records and enter data into electronic database.
7. Provide traffic control services as required. Direct traffic for both prescheduled events and emergency situations.
8. Provide input into Bylaws for operational improvements and efficiencies.
9. Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.
10. Other related duties.

Job Requirements:

Working Conditions:

Exposure to dust, noise, temperature extremes and inclement weather, dust/dirt, fumes/odours, noise and physical danger or threats. Position may also be exposed to bodily fluids/wastes when cleaning the animal shelter.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Completion of Grade 12 or G.E.D.
• 2 years previous experience in Community-based Law Enforcement and 6 months on the job training.
• RCMP Vulnerable Sector check.
• Emergency First Aid including level C CPR (8 hours).
• Good organizational skills, prioritizing and ability to multitask with minimal supervision.
• Good skills relating to team building, human relations and problem solving.
• Proven written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships among peers and/or stakeholders.
• Valid class 5 Driver’s license.

Additional certification required within one and a half years of employment:

• Conflict Resolution Core courses (3) – Dealing with Anger, Conflict Management & Negotiation Level 1 (72 hours).
• Firearms Acquisition and possession certificate.
• Traffic Control Training (16 hours).
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods & WHMIS.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Examples of Equipment to Operate:

Vehicle, all-terrain vehicle, snow-mobile and trailer, firearms, animal trap, animal shelter equipment, photo-evidence equipment, pepper spray, catch poles, tranquillizer gun and general office equipment with the ability to operate ERP software programs, spreadsheets, electronic mail, word processing, etc.

Other Details:

Covid-19 Note: The City of Whitehorse recently lifted requirements for all new hires be fully vaccinated from Covid-19 before their start date. The Covid-19 situation continues to evolve and the previous vaccination requirements for all current City employees and new hires may be re-instated, should the prevailing status change. The City of Whitehorse continues to follow the direction and recommendations from Yukon’s Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) and public health authorities.

Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City’s online Applicant system via www.whitehorse.ca/careers. Instructions on applications are provided at https://www.whitehorse.ca/departments/human-resources/how-to-apply. If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at [email protected].

To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume.

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process.

At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview.