About the Program

Few training programs can offer you a pathway to a career in just 1-week. That’s exactly what the Bylaw Enforcement Officer 1 program can do for you. If you’re good with people, have strong written and verbal communication skills, and are a problem solver with a desire to peacefully find resolutions to potential conflicts, this may be just the program for you. You don’t always have to pay a lot and invest years of your time to get a good job. This is the route for people who want a quicker, more affordable way to build a career. You’ll feel confident about your career opportunities when you have Kelowna’s top Bylaw Officer as your instructor and connection to the industry. Focus on your goal and we’ll get you the skills you need to make it a reality.  

The Bylaw Enforcement Officer Level 1 course will teach students about the court system in British Columbia and Canada. Students will learn about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, privacy legislation, human rights, the rules of evidence, civil/criminal liability, the Criminal Code of Canada, and federal, provincial, and municipal legislation, including various local government statutes. Students will also learn note taking, report writing, statement taking and interviewing skills, as well as relevant communication and active listening skills.

Upon completion of the Bylaw Enforcement Officer Level 1 course, the successful student will develop and demonstrate the ability to:

• Complete concise, accurate notes in a notebook
• Interview witnesses/accused and complete a statement
• Apply active listening skills when taking a statement or diffuse a tense situation
• Apply the relevant law during their course of duty at a municipal level