Municipal Law Enforcement Officer

Salary Range: $71,635.20 to $85,876.60 per year

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 Supervisor of Enforcement the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer I (MLEO) enforces various by-laws and provincial statutes spanning a variety of disciplines including but not limited to animal control, signs, lottery licensing, yard maintenance, and business licensing in addition to several provincial statues etc. that are enforced by the Enforcement Services Branch in an effort to maintain a high standard of living within the community.

This position seeks compliance through education, negotiation, and mediation and where compliance is not forthcoming, lays appropriate charges after carrying out a full investigation, collecting appropriate evidence including witness statements and preparing necessary documentation to facilitate a successful prosecution through the court process. Overall, this position plays an integral role in protecting the health, safety, and well-being of the community while supporting the City's goal of maintaining a safe, orderly, and livable municipality.

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 important 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, Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.

• Two (2) year College Diploma in Law Enforcement or a related discipline

• MLEO Certification (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) , including 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

• Two (2) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities

• General knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements:
  Provincial Offences Act;
  Municipal Act;
  Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection to Privacy Act;
  Highway Traffic Act
• Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements:
  Dog Owners' Liability Act;
  Municipal By-laws
• General knowledge of the following principles and standards:
  Computer literacy using different applications, systems, databases
• Working knowledge of the following principles and standards:
  Computer Literacy utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);
• Demonstrated Ability to:
  • deal with members of the public , diffuse emotionally charged situation
  • communicate effectively both verbal and written
  • maintain a high standard of public relations at all times
• Intermediate skills include:
  Analytical;
  Attention to Detail;
  Customer Service;
  Decision Making;
  Judgment;
  Mediation;
  Negotiation;
  Problem Solving;
  Professionalism;
  Record-keeping;
  Report-writing;
  Time Management;
  Verbal Communication;
  Written Communication
• Basic computer literacy using the following systems and software:
  Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint);
  Utilizing various applications, systems, databases
• Availability, as assigned, to assist with after-hours questions, concerns, or emergencies; to attend evening/weekend meetings or special events; or to work outside of designated normal hours per week
• Availability to work outside of schedule work hours to perform…