Job ID #32133: Tobacco Enforcement Officer

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees.

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• Job :
  Tobacco Enforcement Officer
• Union: CUPE Local 5167
• Job Description  #: 5099
• Duration:
  Up to 12 months
• Vacancy type:
  This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicantsare considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Reporting to the Manager, Tobacco Control works to enforce the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, and City of Hamilton Smoking By-laws No. 11-080 and No. 23-237 including tobacco enforcement education and compliance strategies, enforcement protocols, legal/prosecution activities, and record keeping/reporting. Collaborates, partners and acts as liaison with other community agencies and government organizations to ensure coordinated and efficient services.

Conduct inspections, provide information on Smoke-Free Ontario Act, as well as Hamilton By-laws #11-080 and 23-237. Gather investigative information to ensure compliance with these laws through daily contact with proprietors of public places, such as restaurants and bars, tobacco and vapour product vendors; workplaces; schools, hospitals and other public facilities. Work with other organizations and staff such as the Ministry of Health, Public Health Inspectors, Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario, City of Hamilton departments, Federal and Provincial enforcement agencies and Police Services concerning violations.

Inspect premises based on Ministry of Health Regulations and Directives, complaints and follow-up inspections. Conduct surveillance according to Ministry Enforcement Compliance Protocols and other protocols approved by Manager. Conduct investigations and take statements from witnesses to determine if charges should be laid. Keep up-to-date records of events in a notebook. Maintain and document Smoke-Free Ontario Act inspections, enforcement and complaints within the Ministry of Health’s Tobacco Inspection System (TIS) database.

Maintain and document City of Hamilton By-law #11-080 and 23-237 inspections, enforcement and complaints within Public Health Services, Tobacco Control Program database.

Respond to questions and complaints received directly or through the City of Hamilton’s Tobacco Hotline regarding the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, and/ or City By-laws #11-080 and 23-237.

Gather evidence to be used in court proceedings. For example, take photographs, obtain tobacco or vapour products, witness statements and conduct record searches in order to determine business ownership.

Issue certificates of offence (ticket), summonses, subpoenas, and other legal notices to premises owners and citizens in violation of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and/or City By-laws #11-080 and 23-237. Register ticket(s), prepare crown briefs, attend court trials or municipal hearings, and provide testimony on cases involving Smoke-Free Ontario Act, or City By-law #11-080 and 23-237 violations.

Operate equipment such as a cell phone, computer and digital camera to ensure the complete and accurate reflection of inspection reports and evidence. Input and retrieve complaints and inspections related data through use of a tablet.

Work independently as well as part of a team, including the test shopper program, and prioritize and plan own workload.

Attend committee and public meetings as warranted or directed by manager.

Stay current and aware on tobacco control practices.

Prepare policies and procedures regarding tobacco enforcement program activities.

Ensure that evidence obtained for court purposes is…