Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61

Compliance Officer

The M.D. of Wainwright is inviting applications for a
Compliance Officer – CASUAL POSITION.
On an as-needed basis, the Compliance Officer shall provide technical and administrative compliance monitoring and enforcement relating to the M.D.’s bylaws.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Enforce compliance with the Municipal Government Act and municipal bylaws, most often the Land Use Bylaw, to support community livability.
• Receive, investigate, and manage bylaw-related complaints through the enforcement process, determining appropriate enforcement actions for non-compliance.
• Prepare for and attend appeal boards, municipal and provincial hearings, and other legislative proceedings to present evidence and support enforcement decisions.
• Provide timely and accurate responses to internal and external stakeholders regarding bylaw contraventions.
• Respond to public inquiries related to enforcement matters.
• Conduct inspections and gather evidence in various environments while maintaining safety standards.
• Develop, maintain, and manage enforcement files, databases, and departmental records.
• Ensure that records are maintained in accordance with corporate records structure and records management policies.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and documentation, including materials for legal or quasi-judicial proceedings.
• Provide technical advice, guidance, and instruction to residents, businesses, and stakeholders.
• Liaise with internal departments, external agencies, and community support services to support compliance outcomes.
• Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, including public presentations and conflict resolution.
• Adhere to confidentiality requirements and ensure proper handling of sensitive information.
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, policies, and safe work procedures.

Requirements

• Ability to interpret regulatory, legal, and statutory documents including legislation, bylaws, and the Municipal Government Act.
• Sound understanding of development and land use in Alberta.
• Valid driver’s license with insurable driver’s abstract; reliable transportation required.
• Clear criminal record check required upon hire.

Considerable Assets

• Municipal experience in land use planning and/or enforcement.
• Completion of the University of Alberta’s Applied Land Use Planning Certificate program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/Microsoft 365 and familiarity with ArcGIS and other enterprise systems.
• Development Compliance Officer Training or willingness to obtain.
• Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) training.
• Eligibility for membership in the Alberta Municipal Enforcement Association (AMEA).

How to Apply

Applications are to be submitted in writing, stating qualifications, experience,
education, references, and contract expectations to the undersigned.
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

Please send applications referencing “COMPLIANCE OFFICER” to: