Apply municipal law and adjudication expertise as a contracted Hearing Officer with the City of Cambridge, currently conducting virtual hearings. Review Administrative Penalty System decisions independently and fairly.

Appointed by City Council, the Hearing Officer reviews Screening Officer decisions concerning municipal by-law Penalty Notices. This contracted service averages one to two days monthly or occurs as needed. The appointment lasts approximately four years, through the Council term, and decisions are final and binding.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct hearings under the Statutory Powers Procedure Act
- Ensure equal access, fair treatment, and due process
- Issue independent oral and written decisions
- Confirm, modify, extend, or cancel Penalty Notices




- Adjust penalty amounts or payment timelines under applicable policies

Requirements:

- Knowledge of municipal law and adjudicative processes
- Education or equivalent experience in a related discipline
- Experience with mediation and alternative dispute resolution
- Ability to interpret Municipal By-laws and the Municipal Act
- Robust judgment, communication, facilitation, and organizational skills

Use ethical judgment, reasoned decisions, and clear communication to administer Cambridge’s Administrative Penalty System fairly.

📌 Administrative Penalty Hearing Officer (Montreal)
🏢 City of Cambridge
📍 Montreal