Contract Opportunity: Screening Officer – 2 Positions (Casual) Municipality: City of Chilliwack This posting closed on June 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM Department: Upper Fraser Valley Bylaw Adjudication Registry Job Description: The Upper Fraser Valley Bylaw Adjudication Registry is a collaborative partnership among seven local governments: • City of Chilliwack • City of Mission • Cultus Lake • District of Hope • District of Kent • Village of Harrison Hot Springs • Fraser Valley Regional District The Upper Fraser Valley Bylaw Adjudication Registry is a collaborative partnership among seven local governments: • City of Chilliwack • City of Mission • Cultus Lake • District of Hope • District of Kent • Village of Harrison Hot Springs • Fraser Valley Regional District We are currently seeking an experienced and impartial professional to serve as a Screening Officer (contract position) to support our bylaw adjudication process. The pay for the Contractor will be $31.20 per hour (2025 rate). Please note: This is a contract position. The successful candidate will work as an independent contractor and not as an employee of the City of Chilliwack. Duties: About the Role: The Screening Officer will work to resolve disputes related to bylaw enforcement notices issued by the participating jurisdictions. This role requires the ability to exercise sound judgment, fairness, and professionalism when assessing cases and entering into compliance agreements with respondents. The successful contractor may be required to attend Bylaw Adjudication Hearings and travel within the region. Skill Requirements: Key Qualifications and Attributes: • In-depth knowledge of local government bylaws and enabling legislation (Community Charter, Local Government Act, Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act) • Understanding of offence investigation, evidence, and civil court procedures • Experience with quasi-judicial and alternative dispute resolution processes • Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills • Strong verbal and written communication abilities • Exceptional interpersonal skills with a calm, impartial and respectful approach and sound decision-making • Awareness and sensitivity to human rights principles and the BC Human Rights Code • No conflict of interest with any of the participating local governments • Demonstrated compliance with local bylaws within the participating jurisdictions • Ability to obtain and submit a satisfactory criminal record check (at own expense) Additional Information: Terms: A full Terms of Reference is available upon request from the Legislative Services Department at the City of Chilliwack. To Apply: Please submit a written statement of your qualifications by 4:00 pm on June 11, 2025 to: Upper Fraser Valley Bylaw Adjudication Registry 8550 Young Road Chilliwack, BC V2P 8A4 Attention: Jacqueline Morgan, CMC, Manager of Legislative Services / Corporate Officer Email: morgan@chilliwack.com E-mail: morgan@chilliwack.com Opening Date: June 3, 2025 08:30 AM Closing Date: June 11, 2025 04:00 PM Back