Municipal Law Enforcement Officer II

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

Department: Planning and Development Services

Division: Building Services and By-Law Enforcement

Reports to: Supervisor of By-law Enforcement

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.

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

This position is responsible for the application and enforcement of all municipal by-laws, policies and codes including, but not limited to, Property Standards By-law(s), Zoning By-law(s) and the Ontario Building Code.

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.
• Coordinate the dog/kennel licensing program.
• 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.

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.

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 strong 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.
• Certified Property Standards Officer (C.P.S.O.) Designation
• The ability to communicate in both English and French.
• Previous municipal experience.

The position requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in by-law enforcement, preferably in a municipal environment.

The position is responsible for providing timely and accurate information to the Supervisor of By-law Enforcement and 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.

• Not Applicable

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

Note:

This posting is for an existing vacancy. It is a temporary contract position up to 12 months.