Overview
By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers enforce by-laws and regulations of provincial and municipal governments. They are employed by provincial and municipal governments and agencies.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Zoning inspectors
Investigate properties in violation of zoning and related by-laws, after receiving requests for licence clearances pertaining to zoning and related by-laws, and on receipt of building permit applications.
By-law enforcement officers may specialize in the enforcement of one specific by-law.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$61,270
$76,291
$94,870
Usual Hours Worked Weekly: 37.91
Job openings
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Strong job outlook
British Columbia
305expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
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.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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