Careers

Careers

Our City, Our Future

St. John's is a progressive city with a strong connection to the past and a positive outlook on the future. As one of the oldest cities in North America we have a unique history, but we are also a growing city with the needs and opportunities of a modern urban population. The City of St. John’s is committed to recruiting world-class talent and expertise to join our City staff, more than 1200 strong, who provide a vast array of valued services to the residents of St. John's and the metropolitan area. If you are an innovative thinker with a positive attitude and a commitment to quality, we want you to help us make St. John’s a city where people want to live and feel they belong.

The Opportunity







Enforce parking regulations in accordance with City By-Laws and regulations, respond and investigate parking complaints, and support City special events through traffic control.

Accountabilities

• Issue parking violations with a high degree of accuracy in accordance with City By-Laws & Regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of parking infractions and complete the necessary paperwork including detailed reports of evidence required for court procedures under the relevant Provincial offences.
• Prepare, attend, and present evidence in court.
• Interpret, understand, and enforce parking City By-laws.
• Assess vehicles and follow procedures to determine conditions and safety-related issues that may warrant vehicle removal.
• Responds to general inquiries/complaints and resolves/refers as appropriate while enforcing city By-laws and Regulations.
• Perform Traffic Control tasks during special events, emergencies or when deemed necessary for the safe and orderly flow of traffic.






• Provide information to the public on enforcement actions, city by-laws, and the ticket contesting processes.
• Assist the public in understanding how to use the City’s paid parking systems and hardware.
• Prepare reports as required on routine requests for regular work assignments.
• Perform assigned duties with significant independence.

Description disclaimer

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all training programs applicable to this position and other related work. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.







Qualifications

Education – High School Diploma, and the successful completion of a security or by-law enforcement program or diploma.
Specific Skills/Certifications –
• Detailed oriented and high degree of accuracy in work
• Communicates effectively with the public in a tactful, diplomatic manner in situations of a difficult nature.
• Self-motivated to work independently.
• Clearly articulates parking violations with others in a professional manner.
• Basic computer skills.
• Traffic control
Relevant Experience –
• One (1) year enforcement experience. Such as by-law, provincial regulations, or security enforcement.

Other –






• Must possess a Class 5 Driver’s License and provide a certificate of conduct.
• Mandatory Overtime may be required.

Working Conditions

• Varied shifts including evenings, overnights and weekends.
• Often work alone.
• Required to work outdoors in inclement weather, year around.

This position is classified as safety sensitive. The City of St. John’s has a comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Policy to ensure fitness for work and the completion of a satisfactory alcohol and drug test is a mandatory pre-employment requirement.

Physical Requirements

• Rotate driving and walking routes while enforcing the City’s Parking Regulations, standing for long periods while doing events/traffic control.
• Must be able to visually observe details up close or at a distance; read,





sit or walk for an extended period, enter/exit vehicles frequently.
• Must have finger dexterity/grasping ability to operate issued equipment/devices, or a computer.

Hours of Work

Call-in Shifts as required.

Applicants must be members of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 1289, or should be prepared to join the Union immediately upon appointment.

We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. The City of St. John's does not accept applications in person, by email, fax or mail. Applications will be received up to 12:00 Midnight (Newfoundland Standard Time)





on closing date.

This City of St. John's is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the
employment of a qualified workforce which reflects the community's diversity.

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