Salary Range: $76,876.80 to $92,146.60per year

Posted: Thursday, November 5, 2026

Application Deadline: Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 11:59 pm

The Opportunity

The Legislative and Court Services Department is comprised of three branches; Legislative Services (which includes Council Secretariat, Corporate Mail and Print Services, Vital Statistics and Access and Privacy Services), Court Services (which is responsible for the administration of justice within two court service areas in compliance with the Provincial Offences Act, the Memorandum of Understanding and Inter-municipal Service Agreements) and Enforcement Services which is responsible for administering and enforcing several municipal by-laws including but not limited to regulations related to the parking of vehicles, pet controls, property maintenance, business licensing, and sign placement).

Under the general guidance and direction of the Encampment Response Officer Team Lead, this position will enforce , monitor and engage with all suspected encampment sites on all municipal property including but not limited to Parks, greenspace, roads boulevards etc. all property owned or operated by the City of Barrie.As part of this role they engage, educate and address any individuals found in suspected encampments, work with the Encampment Response Team Lead to ensure they are connected with outreach or various service providers from all levels of government. Arrange for the dismantling and removal of all sites located including removal of all hazardous materials including but not limited to biohazards, drug use etc.Individuals may be aggressive and pose a risk to Officers attending.





When assigned may enforce various by-laws and provincial or federal statutes spanning a variety of Enforcement Services disciplines including but not limited to animal control, signs, lottery licensing, yard maintenance and business licensing in addition to many other regulations enforced by the Enforcement Services Branch in an effort to maintain a high standard of living within the community.All job tasks related to Municipal Law Enforcement Officer I's and Municipal Law Enforcement Officer II's may be assigned to this position.They seek compliance through education, negotiation and mediation and where compliance is not forthcoming, commences appropriate legal action after carrying out a full investigation, collecting appropriate evidence including witness statements and preparing necessary documentation to facilitate a successful prosecution.

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job

Corporate Culture:

Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Equally key to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

- Two (2) year College Diploma in Law Enforcement




- MLEO Certification which accreditation is legislated under Bill Pr83 and requires meeting minimum educational/experience criteria as well as ongoing membership with the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers’ Association
- Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) re: firearms and related firearms training.
- Municipal Law Enforcement Officers’ Association Part 1 Foundations Training
- Class G Driver’s Licence, good driving record and a reliable vehicle as required
- Three (3) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities
- Including t hree (3) years of experience issuing Orders, Notices under various pieces of legislation and Part I, II, and III Offences under the Provincial Offences Act
- Demonstrated experience showing knowledge of hazardous situations involving potential altercations, exposure to bio-hazard materials, exposure to Sharps or other toxic materials.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

- Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Provincial Offences Act / Trespass to Property Act / Municipal Act / Criminal Code of Canada / Human Rights / Freedom of Information Act
- General knowledge of the following principles and standards: Legal decisions related to encampments, mental health, homelessness and addictions
- Demonstrated Ability to:
- strong ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
- maintain situational awareness for yourself and others
- High level ability to assess and handle hazardous situations with individuals who are in crisis, escalated, involved in altercations, exposure to hostile interactions, mental health crisis etc.

📌 Encampment Response Officer (Canada)
🏢 City of Barrie
📍 Canada