Program Overview

Bylaw Compliance, Enforcement & Investigative Skills 1

Course Details

Course delivery: The first 6 weeks of the course will be online followed by a 1 week break followed by 3 days of full time virtual learning in Blackboard Collaborate. This course is designed for new and experienced British Columbia bylaw officers as well as those considering a career in the field. The course provides the fundamental knowledge and skills required to function effectively in the role of a local government bylaw officer in British Columbia. You will examine relevant legislation, as well as the legal authority, powers, and duties of a bylaw officer. Various compliance and enforcement measures/options will be explored, including issues surrounding interpretation of bylaws. Attributes and qualities of an effective investigator will be discussed by analyzing the fundamental issues and challenges associated with conducting investigations including evidence collection, documentation, and presentation of evidence in legal and non-legal proceedings. Emphasis is placed on developing skills and knowledge to enhance your ability to defuse emotionally charged situations and to manage your own personal safety and the safety of others. To guide your approach towards and involvement with the public, you will gain a better understanding of issues connected to diversity, mental health, and homelessness. The course uses a blend of online learning and in-class delivery. (Formerly BYLAW101)

Prerequisites

• None

Course Offerings

• Jun 16, 2025 - Aug 07, 2025
  • Online
  • Bylaw 1
  • BLAW-1000-OL003
  • Full
  • Seats available
  • Dates: Jun 16, 2025 - Aug 07, 2025
  • Delivery: Online
  • Date Details: Online 2025/06/16 - 2025/08/07, Online 2025/08/05 - 2025/08/07, Tues, Wed, Thurs 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Domestic Tuition: $1464.59
  • Domestic Learner Services Fee: $19.56
  • International Tuition: $4393.77
  • International Learner Services Fees: $19.56
  • Instructor: A. Hilgerdenaar, K. Palmer
• Sep 15, 2025 - Nov 05, 2025
  • Online
  • Bylaw 1
  • BLAW-1000-OL001
  • Seats available
  • Dates: Sep 15, 2025 - Nov 05, 2025
  • Delivery: Online
  • Date Details: Online 2025/09/15 - 2025/11/05, Online 2025/11/03 - 2025/11/05, Mon, Tues, Wed 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Domestic Tuition: $1464.59
  • Domestic Learner Services Fee: $19.56
  • International Tuition: $4393.77
  • International Learner Services Fees: $19.56
  • Instructor: D. Hotte, G. Spence
• Sep 29, 2025 - Nov 19, 2025
  • Online
  • Bylaw 1
  • BLAW-1000-OL002
  • Seats available
  • Dates: Sep 29, 2025 - Nov 19, 2025
  • Delivery: Online
  • Date Details: Online 2025/09/29 - 2025/11/19, Online 2025/11/17 - 2025/11/19, Mon, Tues, Wed 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Domestic Tuition: $1435.88
  • Domestic Learner Services Fee: $19.20
  • International Tuition: $4307.64
  • International Learner Services Fees: $19.20
  • Instructor: D. Maja, D. Hotte
• Oct 06, 2025 - Nov 26, 2025
  • Online
  • Bylaw 1
  • BLAW-1000-OL003
  • Seats available
  • Dates: Oct 06, 2025 - Nov 26, 2025
  • Delivery: Online
  • Date Details: Online 2025/10/06 - 2025/11/26, Online 2025/11/24 - 2025/11/26, Mon, Tues, Wed 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Domestic Tuition: $1464.59
  • Domestic Learner Services Fee: $19.56
  • International Tuition: $4393.77
  • International Learner Services Fees: $19.56
  • Instructor: K. Palmer, M. Laljee
• Oct 27, 2025 - Dec 17, 2025
  • Online
  • Bylaw 1
  • BLAW-1000-OL004
  • Seats available
  • Dates: Oct 27, 2025 - Dec 17, 2025
  • Delivery: Online
  • Date Details: Online 2025/10/27 - 2025/12/17, Online 2025/12/15 - 2025/12/17, Mon, Tues, Wed 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Domestic Tuition: $1464.59
  • Domestic Learner Services Fee: $19.56
  • International Tuition: $4393.77
  • International Learner Services Fees: $19.56
  • Instructor: A. Hilgerdenaar, K. Palmer
• Jan 12, 2026 - Mar 04, 2026
  • Online
  • Bylaw 1
  • BLAW-1000-OL001
  • Seats available
  • Dates: Jan 12, 2026 - Mar 04, 2026
  • Delivery: Online
  • Date Details: Online 2026/01/12 - 2026/03/04, Online 2026/03/02 - 2026/03/04, Mon, Tues, Wed 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Domestic Tuition: $1464.59
  • Domestic Learner Services Fee: $19.56
  • International Tuition: $4393.77
  • International Learner Services Fees: $19.56
  • Instructor: D. Hotte, G. Spence
• Jan 19, 2026 - Mar 11, 2026
  • Online
  • Bylaw 1
  • BLAW-1000-OL002
  • Seats available
  • Dates: Jan 19, 2026 - Mar 11, 2026
  • Delivery: Online
  • Date Details: Online 2026/01/19 - 2026/03/11, Online 2026/03/09 - 2026/03/11, Mon, Tues, Wed 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Domestic Tuition: $1464.59
  • Domestic Learner Services Fee: $19.56
  • International Tuition: $4393.77
  • International Learner Services Fees: $19.56
  • Instructor: D. Maja, K. Palmer
• Feb 16, 2026 - Apr 09, 2026
  • Online
  • Bylaw 1
  • BLAW-1000-OL003
  • Seats available
  • Dates: Feb 16, 2026 - Apr 09, 2026
  • Delivery: Online
  • Date Details: Online 2026/02/16 - 2026/04/09, Online 2026/04/07 - 2026/04/09, Tues, Wed, Thurs 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Domestic Tuition: $1464.59
  • Domestic Learner Services Fee: $19.56
  • International Tuition: $4393.77
  • International Learner Services Fees: $19.56
  • Instructor: D. Hotte, P. Lambert
• Feb 23, 2026 - Apr 15, 2026
  • Online
  • Bylaw 1
  • BLAW-1000-OL004
  • Seats available
  • Dates: Feb 23, 2026 - Apr 15, 2026
  • Delivery: Online
  • Date Details: Online 2026/02/23 - 2026/04/15, Online 2026/04/13 - 2026/04/15, Mon, Tues, Wed 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Domestic Tuition: $1464.59
  • Domestic Learner Services Fee: $19.56
  • International Tuition: $4393.77
  • International Learner Services Fees: $19.56
  • Instructor: K. Palmer, M. Laljee
• Mar 30, 2026 - May 21, 2026
  • Online
  • Bylaw 1
  • BLAW-1000-OL005
  • Seats available
  • Dates: Mar 30, 2026 - May 21, 2026
  • Delivery: Online
  • Date Details: Online 2026/03/30 - 2026/05/21, Online 2026/05/19 - 2026/05/21, Tues, Wed, Thurs 9:00am-4:30pm
  • Domestic Tuition: $1464.59
  • Domestic Learner Services Fee: $19.56
  • International Tuition: $4393.77
  • International Learner Services Fees: $19.56
  • Instructor: A. Hilgerdenaar, D. Hotte