{"id":5980,"date":"2026-08-10T11:13:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T17:13:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mdwainwright.ca\/?p=5980"},"modified":"2026-08-10T11:13:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T17:13:35","slug":"employment-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mdwainwright.ca\/?p=5980","title":{"rendered":"Employment Opportunity"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"job-posting\" style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 160px; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mdwainwright.ca\/images\/MDLogoSmall.jpg\" alt=\"Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 Logo\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"margin: 15px 0 5px 0;\">Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61<\/h2>\n<h1 style=\"margin: 0; color: #000;\">Compliance Officer<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<p>The M.D. of Wainwright is inviting applications for a<br \/>\n<strong>Compliance Officer \u2013 CASUAL POSITION<\/strong>.<br \/>\nOn an as-needed basis, the Compliance Officer shall provide technical and administrative compliance monitoring and enforcement relating to the M.D.\u2019s bylaws.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Duties &amp; Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Enforce compliance with the Municipal Government Act and municipal bylaws, most often the Land Use Bylaw, to support community livability.<\/li>\n<li>Receive, investigate, and manage bylaw-related complaints through the enforcement process, determining appropriate enforcement actions for non-compliance.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare for and attend appeal boards, municipal and provincial hearings, and other legislative proceedings to present evidence and support enforcement decisions.<\/li>\n<li>Provide timely and accurate responses to internal and external stakeholders regarding bylaw contraventions.<\/li>\n<li>Respond to public inquiries related to enforcement matters.<\/li>\n<li>Conduct inspections and gather evidence in various environments while maintaining safety standards.<\/li>\n<li>Develop, maintain, and manage enforcement files, databases, and departmental records.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure that records are maintained in accordance with corporate records structure and records management policies.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare reports, correspondence, and documentation, including materials for legal or quasi-judicial proceedings.<\/li>\n<li>Provide technical advice, guidance, and instruction to residents, businesses, and stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li>Liaise with internal departments, external agencies, and community support services to support compliance outcomes.<\/li>\n<li>Communicate effectively in writing and verbally, including public presentations and conflict resolution.<\/li>\n<li>Adhere to confidentiality requirements and ensure proper handling of sensitive information.<\/li>\n<li>Comply with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, policies, and safe work procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Requirements<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Ability to interpret regulatory, legal, and statutory documents including legislation, bylaws, and the Municipal Government Act.<\/li>\n<li>Sound understanding of development and land use in Alberta.<\/li>\n<li>Valid driver\u2019s license with insurable driver\u2019s abstract; reliable transportation required.<\/li>\n<li>Clear criminal record check required upon hire.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Considerable Assets<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Municipal experience in land use planning and\/or enforcement.<\/li>\n<li>Completion of the University of Alberta\u2019s Applied Land Use Planning Certificate program.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite\/Microsoft 365 and familiarity with ArcGIS and other enterprise systems.<\/li>\n<li>Development Compliance Officer Training or willingness to obtain.<\/li>\n<li>Pressure Point Control Tactics (PPCT) training.<\/li>\n<li>Eligibility for membership in the Alberta Municipal Enforcement Association (AMEA).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Applications are to be submitted in writing, stating qualifications, experience,<br \/>\neducation, references, and contract expectations to the undersigned.<br \/>\n<strong>This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please send applications referencing <strong>&#8220;COMPLIANCE OFFICER&#8221;<\/strong> to:<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding: 15px; border-left: 4px solid #b8860b; background: #f8f8f8;\"><strong>Kelly Buchinski, Municipal Administrator<\/strong><br \/>\nM.D. of Wainwright No. 61<br \/>\n717 \u2013 14 Avenue<br \/>\nWainwright, AB T9W 1B3<br \/>\nPhone: tel:7808424454780-842-4454<br \/>\nEmail: admin@mdwainwright.caadmin@mdwainwright.ca<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Municipal District of Wainwright No. 61 Compliance Officer The M.D. of Wainwright is inviting applications for a Compliance Officer \u2013 CASUAL POSITION. 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