Community Peace Officer

With a population of approximately 16,300, Cold Lake is a city that offers a wealth of excitement, adventure and entertainment for all in any season. Hugging the southern shores of Alberta’s seventh largest lake, this recreational paradise can be accessed in summer and winter through western Canada’s largest inland marina. New housing, excellent educational facilities, a multipurpose recreational facility and a college are just a few of the highlights that truly make Cold Lake a community of choice.

Job Purpose & Responsibilities

This is a permanent, full‑time position with the Land-Use, Planning, Development & Regulatory Services Department. Reporting to the Municipal Enforcement Team Leader (Supervisor), this position is responsible for:

• Ensuring public awareness and enforcement of all City bylaws and authorized provincial statutes.
• Enforcing all Municipal and Provincial Bylaws.
• Patrolling within City limits.
• Issuing verbal warnings, written warnings, and violation tickets as required.Addressing complaints, concerns, and questions in regard to Municipal Bylaw infractions.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Post‑secondary education in law enforcement or criminal justice.
• Community Peace Officer Level 1 Appointment from the Solicitor General.
• Criminal Record Checks, Background Security Check, and Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance must be maintained.
• Radar, Pepper Spray, and Baton certification.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• First Aid and CPR certified.
• Laser and Photo Laser certification would be an asset.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with the ability to demonstrate strong conflict‑resolution skills.
• Highly motivated individual who upholds high standards of integrity, confidentiality, and service to the public.

More Details

The wage for this position is $39.78/hour, 40‑hour work week, 10‑hour shift schedule. Evenings and weekends are included in the shift schedule.

Hours for this position are 40 hours per week on a rotational schedule that includes day, evening, and weekend shifts.

This position is within the scope of AUPE Local 118/016; as such, you will be required to adhere to articles contained within the Collective Agreement.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume detailing your qualifications and experience as they pertain to the listed qualifications and competencies of the job posting. We thank all applicants for their interest in working with the City of Cold Lake, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Company

City of Cold Lake

Closing Date

Jan 12, 2026 08:30 AM