d. Monitor complaint trends and ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
e. Identify high-risk enforcement situations and coordinate appropriate response strategies.
3. Court & Legal Processes
a. Prepare and review files, evidence, and documentation for enforcement actions.
b. Prepare Crown briefs and related materials for court proceedings.
c. Represent the City in Provincial Court or other legal proceedings as required.
d. Ensure enforcement activities are conducted in a legally defensible and procedurally fair manner.
4. Community Relations & Public Engagement
a. Provide public education and outreach to promote awareness and voluntary compliance with
bylaws.
b. Respond to inquiries and complaints from the public, stakeholders, and elected officials in a
professional and timely manner.
c. Liaise with residents, businesses, and community groups to address concerns and support
compliance.
5. Interagency Coordination & Vulnerable Population Support
a. Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies (e.g., RCMP, social services, health
agencies) to address complex community issues.
b. Engage with individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, or other
vulnerabilities in a respectful, empathetic, and safety‑focused manner.
c. Support coordinated, multi‑agency approaches to enforcement and community safety.
6. Program Administration & Continuous Improvement
a. Develop, implement, and monitor bylaw enforcement procedures, practices, and initiatives.
b. Ensure policies and procedures are current, consistent, and aligned with best practices.
c. Prepare reports, correspondence, and recommendations, including reports to senior leadership
and Council where required.
d. Maintain accurate records, files, and documentation related to enforcement activities.
7. Health & Safety Responsibilities
All employees of the City of Dawson Creek are responsible for helping to maintain a safe and healthy
workplace. In this role, you are expected to:
a. Take reasonable care to protect your own health and safety and the health and safety of others.
b. Follow all Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) policies, procedures, regulations, and instructions.
c. Perform your work according to established safe work practices.
d. Use and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety devices.
e. Avoid unsafe behaviour that could put yourself or others at risk and ensure you are fit for work and
not impaired.
f. Report to your supervisor any unsafe conditions, hazards, damaged or missing safety equipment, or
violations of safety rules.
g. Cooperate with workplace safety committees, safety representatives, and WorkSafeBC Officers as
required.
