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:
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.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$56,311
$79,274
$95,938
Job openings
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Strong job outlook
British Columbia
315expected 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.
On-the-job training is provided.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.