4423-NOC

By-law enforcement and other regulatory officers

(NOC 43202)
High opportunity occupation High opportunity occupation
Annual Earnings
$72,996
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, less than 2 years
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
600

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

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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Annual Earnings

$72,996

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$43.96/hr
Median$35.00/hr
Low$30.00/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

1,585

% Employed Full Time

73%
Source: 2021 Census

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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Occupational Interests

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Job Titles

Animal control officer
By-law enforcement officer
Commercial transport inspector
Garbage collection inspector
Liquor licence inspector
Parking control officer
Property standards inspector
Taxi inspector
Zoning inspector

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

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Skills

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Active Listening

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.

68%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

67%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

66%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

66%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

62%
Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

58%
Monitoring

Keeping track of and assessing your performance, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

56%
Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

56%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

56%
Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

54%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

1,585
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
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%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

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Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)

600
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2023-2033)

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 10 0.1%
Kootenay 30 0.7%
Mainland/Southwest 340 1.1%
North Coast and Nechako 10 1.2%
Northeast 10 0.2%
Thompson-Okanagan 80 1.4%
Vancouver Island/Coast 130 2.0%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Public Administration490
Repair, Personal And Non-Profit Services40
Information, Culture And Recreation30
Professional, Scientific And Technical Services10
Business, Building And Other Support Services10
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Resources

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