Position: Municipal Law Enforcement Officer I (12 month contract)

Department: Planning and Development Services

Division: Building Services and By-Law Enforcement

Reports to: Supervisor of By-law Enforcement

Planning and Development Services

This department assists and advises the public, land stakeholders, government agencies and Council on matters related to land use planning, development and municipal by-law enforcement.

Building Services and By-Law Enforcement

This department maintains building standards and inspections according to the Ontario Building Code Act as well as Municipal By-laws.

Purpose and Scope

This position is responsible for the application and enforcement of all municipal by-laws, policies and codes including, but not limited to, Parking, Sign and Yard Maintenance By-law(s).

Duties and Responsibilities

The position will:

- Serve as the Municipality’s Provincial Offences Officer for enforcement purposes.
- Deal with by-law complaints registered by the public.
- Investigate and procure evidence in alleged violations of municipal by-laws, policies and codes.
- Initiate legal proceedings, including filing information with the appropriate Court.
- Serve as the Municipality’s designate in Court proceedings.
- Issue summonses in accordance with approved by-law provisions, including parking violations.
- Undertake inspections, as required, with regard to applications for licenses and license renewal process.
- Provide information and support in preparing by-laws and, as appropriate, the setting of fines and short-forming process under the Provincial Offences Act.
- Conduct regular tours of the Municipality to identify by-law infractions.
- Mediate between parties when appropriate.

Note: The above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Contacts

The position will have direct contact with:

Internal:



Supervisor of By-law Enforcement, Chief Building Official, Director of Planning and Development Services, all other City Departments.

External: City Solicitor, the general public, business owners.

Education/Specialized Training/Skills

The position requires:

- A minimum of a two (2) year Community College Diploma in law enforcement or a related field.
- A valid Class G Driver’s Licence and a safe driving record in good standing, satisfactory to the employer.
- Working knowledge of legal and court processes.
- Capabilities for interpreting and application of legislative provisions.
- Ability to conduct investigative inquiries under potentially sensitive situations.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written and robust personal organizational capabilities.

Nice to have:

Although not required, the following would be considered a preferred asset to the position.

- Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Certification.
- The ability to communicate in both English and French.
- Previous municipal experience.

Work Experience

The position requires a minimum of one (1) year experience in by-law enforcement, preferably in a municipal environment.

Decision Making

The position is responsible for providing timely and accurate information to the Supervisor of By-law Enforcement and the Chief Building Official and for responding to the decisions and directions generated by same. Recommendations are based on knowledge and data obtained from firsthand information and/or site visits. Final decisions regarding legal action are made in consultation with the Chief Building Official.

Supervision

- Not Applicable

Work Environment

- Work in an office environment on a daily basis.
- Outside work is a regular requirement.
- Occasional travel outside municipal boundaries may be required on occasion.
- Occasional work outside of regular office hours and on weekends.

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