Business Licence Inspector
Permanent, Full-Time
(Internal Posting)
Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.
The West Vancouver Bylaw & Licensing Services Department has an opening for a permanent, full-time Business Licence Inspector. Reporting to the Manager of Bylaw & Licensing Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Reviewing, processing and making determinations on the approval or rejection of business licence applications including out of town, commercial, residential, and short-term rental businesses; coordinating and scheduling related building, trade and fire inspections and participating as appropriate.
- Investigating and inspecting businesses, business premises including home-based businesses and short-term rentals, trades operations and construction sites to identify bylaw violations;
- Ensuring proper licenses and permits are obtained and that businesses are operating in accordance with all applicable bylaws and related regulations and statutes;
- Investigating and processing complaints pertaining to the District’s Business Licence Bylaw and other related bylaws; determining appropriate action to gain compliance; enforcing non-compliances through warning notices, tickets or legal action; liaising with other departments and provincial bodies as required; providing applicants with information and direction as required;
- Recommending license suspension or cancellation for non-compliance to bylaws; preparing information for prosecutions and giving evidence in Court, as required;
- Liaising with community groups and organizations and serves as the municipal contact to coordinate the resolution to various concerns related to business license applications and business operation
- Preparing reports and correspondence including reports to Council; developing and recommending new or drafts amendments to bylaws, policies, procedures and documents related to business undertakings and operations
- Performing other related duties, as required.
The preferred candidate will possess considerable knowledge of the bylaws, statutes and applicable regulations related to the licensing of business and trade operations; the ability to investigate complaints and to interpret, explain and enforce bylaws and other regulations with tact, impartiality, firmness, and the use of sound judgement; and, the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts.
The successful candidate has completed Bylaw Compliance, Enforcement and Investigative Skills I II and possesses related experience in inspectional or regulatory work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid Driver’s Licence in the Province of British Columbia is required.
The successful candidate will be required to supply a police information check and a copy of their credentials.
This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on Westnet.
Position Status:
Union (WVMEA) – Permanent, Full-Time
Hours of Work:
40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)
Rate of Pay:
$40.13 per hour
(This position has a pay structure with five steps which increase annually.)
Closing Date:
11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2026
To Apply:
Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.
We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
10390-26-WVMEA-15
If you have any questions please contact us at careers@westvancouver.ca
