Community Peace Officer

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Job Type Inspectional / Regulatory / Enforcement
Organization Town of Athabasca
Closing date
Job Description

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, this position’s main duties include, ensuring compliance with
Municipal Bylaws and applicable Provincial Statutes; traffic enforcement, liaising with assisting agencies and
investigating complaints generated by the public. Providing a positive presence in the community, this
position will have a strong focus on proactive public education.


Candidates must have:
• Ability to obtain Level 1 Community Peace Officer appointment from Alberta Solicitor General;
• Valid physical abilities testing (i.e. PARE, COPAT) within past 6 months;
• Completed a baton, OC spray and self-defense course (i.e. PPCT);
• Hold a valid Class 5 Alberta Operator’s license and acceptable driver’s abstract (5 demerits max);
• Hold or qualify for the Enhanced Reliability RCMP Security Clearance;
• Proficient computer skills.


Preferred candidates will be trained or have familiarity with ROADS motor vehicles registry system;
training/certification in radar/LIDAR; training in EVOC and experience in Traffic Enforcement, Bylaw
Enforcement, Commercial Vehicles and Animal Control. The ideal candidate must demonstrate sound
judgment; combined with a strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or private information.
You possess excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as outstanding public relations and
problem solving skills.


The range for this position is $79, 753.54 - $93, 443.98 per annum. Should an applicant’s qualifications not
meet the required criteria a lower remuneration will be negotiated. The current work week is based on 40
hours; the general shift rotation will be based on either an eight or ten hour shift, to be determined by
employer. This may include a rotation of days, evenings and weekends.
 

Application Return

A full position description is available at the Town Office or online at www.athabasca.ca
Resumes will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found. Please note that only those people to be
interviewed will be contacted, however we thank all applicants for their interest.
4705 – 49 Avenue • Athabasca, AB • T9S 1B7
Telephone: (780) 675-2063 • Fax (780) 675-4242
Email: [email protected]www.athabasca.ca
Interested applicants are invited to submit a resume including a cover letter and a list of work related
references, drivers abstract and a criminal record check to:
Town of Athabasca
4705 – 49 Avenue
Athabasca, AB T9S 1B7
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-675-2063