By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers
Career Overview
Bylaw enforcement and other regulatory officers:
- Enforce bylaws and regulations of provincial and municipal governments
- Work for provincial and municipal governments and agencies
Job Titles
Duties
Animal control officers:
- Respond to citizen complaints concerning stray domestic animals, livestock and wildlife
- Issue warnings and citations to owners
- Impound lost, homeless and dangerous animals
Bylaw enforcement officers:
- Enforce municipal and provincial regulations
- Investigate complaints
- Issue warnings and citations to commercial and residential property owners and occupants
Commercial transport inspectors:
- Inspect commercial vehicles to make sure that regulations governing load restrictions, the transportation of hazardous materials and public safety are being followed
Garbage collection inspectors:
- Investigate complaints about violation of garbage collection bylaws
Liquor licence inspectors:
- Inspect licensed establishments
- Give licensees information about laws and regulations
- Report broken laws and regulations to provincial liquor control boards and agencies
Parking control officers:
- Enforce parking bylaws on city streets, regional roads and municipal properties
Taxi inspectors:
- Inspect taxicabs for mechanical reliability, cleanliness, licensing and meter accuracy
- Investigate public complaints, issue citations and prepare reports
- Give evidence to city councils, taxi commissions and in court
Zoning inspectors:
- Investigate properties in violation of zoning and related bylaws, after receiving building permit applications and requests for licence clearances pertaining to zoning and related bylaws
Special duties
Bylaw enforcement officers may specialize in the enforcement of one specific bylaw.
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
1,585% Employed Full Time
73%Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
- Work takes place in an indoor office environment
- Work also takes place outdoors in various weather conditions
- Workers may be exposed to bacteria or viruses that could cause illness
Career Pathways
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Education, Training and Skills
- Completion of secondary school is required
- Completion of a college program or courses in law and security or other related field
or
Experience in a related administrative or regulatory occupation is usually required - Zoning inspectors or zoning enforcement officers may require a college diploma as a civil engineering or architectural technologist or technician and several years of experience in enforcement and/or building construction or a related field
- On-the-job training is provided
Education programs in B.C.
Skills
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Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
1,585Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 60 | 3.8% |
| Kootenay | 75 | 4.7% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 970 | 61.4% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 40 | 2.5% |
| Northeast | 35 | 2.2% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 155 | 9.8% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 245 | 15.5% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
660Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 10 | -0.3% |
| Kootenay | 30 | -0.1% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 420 | 1.5% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 10 | -0.3% |
| Northeast | 0 | -1.2% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 60 | 0.7% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 130 | 1.6% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 520 |
| Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services | 50 |
| Information, Culture and Recreation | 30 |
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 10 |
| Finance, Insurance and Real Estate | 10 |
Resources
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