Posted 9 days ago
Community Safety Officers
@ City of Nanaimo
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Overview
The City of Nanaimo is hiring permanent full-time Community Safety Officers to investigate bylaw complaints and conduct highly visible day and night patrols, with a focus on downtown and on support for vulnerable and unsheltered residents. The role requires Justice Institute of BC bylaw enforcement training, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and a valid Intermediate First Aid certificate. The position is a CUPE unionized full-time role on a rotating four-days-on, three-days-off schedule of 10-hour shifts, at $44.03 per hour rising to $46.35 per hour.
Pay:
$44.03–$46.35 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Investigate complaints about alleged bylaw infractions
- Gain compliance through negotiation, Council or Court actions
- Conduct day and night patrols, including bike patrols, mainly downtown
- Liaise with businesses, first responders and service organizations
- Provide support to unsheltered and vulnerable residents
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 completed
- JIBC Bylaw Compliance, Enforcement and Investigative Skills 1 and 2
- Minimum 2 years municipal bylaw enforcement, crisis response or homeless outreach experience
- Valid WorkSafe BC Intermediate First Aid certificate
- Valid Class 5 BC Driver's Licence
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Source type not verified · nanaimo
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-28
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Client sites, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | WorkSafe BC Intermediate First Aid, Class 5 BC Driver's Licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | High school (required) |
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City of Nanaimo
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 20 |
Job Summary
The City of Nanaimo is seeking permanent full-time Community Safety Officers. Reporting to the Senior Community Safety Officer, the incumbent investigates complaints from the public, City departments, Council and other government agencies with respect to alleged infractions of the City’s regulatory bylaws and undertakes appropriate action to gain compliance by negotiation, Council or Court actions. This position focuses on providing municipal supports and responses to the community and vulnerable citizens on issues including public disorder, homelessness, addictions and mental health challenges. The Community Safety Officer will conduct highly visible day and nighttime patrols, including bike patrols, throughout the community with emphasis in the downtown area, involving extensive contact and liaison with the business community, first responders, public safety, service organizations and unsheltered citizens.
Duties and Responsibilities
Please see the job description PDF below.
Requirements
Applicants must have completed Grade 12 and Bylaw Compliance, Enforcement and Investigative Skills 1 and 2 from the Justice Institute of BC, as well as a minimum 2 years’ experience enforcing municipal bylaws, working in crisis response and homeless outreach or working directly with the vulnerable and unsheltered population in a municipal setting. A valid WorkSafe BC Intermediate First Aid certification is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Applicants must possess a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence.
Compensation and Benefits
This is a CUPE bargaining unit position based on a 40-hour work week, and subject to Article 1(d) - Probationary Period as set out in the Union Collective Agreement. The hourly wage is $44.03, increasing to $46.35 after 60 working days (Jan 2026 Rates). The position follows a rotating schedule of four days on and three days off with 10‑hour shifts. The operation runs from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., Sunday through Saturday.
Comments
Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/or a verification of their education credentials. To apply for this opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter (.docx or PDF file format) to [email protected] referencing the specific competition 26-127 by the application deadline.
The City of Nanaimo is an inclusive employer that values diversity and invites applications from all qualified individuals who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you are shortlisted for the role and need an accommodation within the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how best to accommodate your needs.
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