Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Business Management, Public Safety, Public Administration, or Criminology
• Three (3) years of professional experience at the supervisory or junior management level
• Specialized training in municipal law and regulation, law enforcement, and/or community safety
• A suitable combination of formal education and experience may be considered
• Candidates must pass a security clearance process
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Strong leadership skills, ability to act impartially with tact and diplomacy in sensitive situations

Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Join the City of Fredericton as the Assistant Manager of By-law Enforcement. Lead a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring a safe, clean, and well-organized environment for everyone. Reporting to the Manager of Dispatch Services and By-law Enforcement, your expertise will ensure compliance with local regulations and by-laws, contributing to a safe, clean, and well-organized community. The team will focus on providing generalized by-law enforcement, including property by-law enforcement, animal control, and the community safety services unit. The successful candidate must exercise a high level of professionalism, considerable tact, judgement and initiative.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and supervise a team consisting of by-law enforcement officers and administrative support personnel.
• Offer guidance, mentorship, and clear direction to ensure exceptional performance and a collaborative work environment.
• Ensure adherence to community regulations and standards.
• Exercise primary managerial oversight for escalated complaints and public concerns, handle matters in a professional and tactful manner.
• Ensure compliance with municipal by-laws and regulations through proactive enforcement measures, public education campaigns, and engagement.
• Collaborate with the division manager to effectively address intricate issues or matters affecting the entire community.
• Create and present reports to City Council and Committees in collaboration with the division manager, showcase insights and offer recommendations.
• Contribute valuable input on changes in policies, revisions to by-laws, and administrative affairs related to by-law enforcement.
• Draw upon your comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, regulations, City by-laws, policies, and procedures to guide staff in making informed decisions and taking appropriate enforcement actions.
• Develop annual business plan and budget for By-law Enforcement Division
• Develop annual/seasonal proactive enforcement initiatives, as necessary, including needs assessment, and securing the necessary resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong leadership skills, ability to act impartially with tact and diplomacy in sensitive situations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Embracing change and fostering a culture of innovation and initiative within the team.
• Adapting positively to evolving circumstances and identifying opportunities for ongoing improvement.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to make prompt and effective decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written to clearly convey messaging.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other departments and outside agencies.
• Ability to remain objective and demonstrate good independent decision-making skills in challenging scenarios.
• Identification of issues or problems and develop strategies, ideas and opportunities for resolving them.

Perks:

• Bi-weekly benefit spending allowance between $275.00 - $322.89.
• Health, Dental and Pension plans.
• An opportunity to lead and contribute to the safety and well-being of the community.

Ready to to be part of something exciting? Apply today!

How to apply:

• Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected] on or before March 14, 2025 at 4:30 p.m. AST.

The City of Fredericton is an equal opportunity employer.

Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.