Job Description

Tobacco Enforcement Officer (2 Temporary full-time)

The Middlesex-London Health Unit has exciting opportunities for two temporary full-time Tobacco Enforcement Officer to work on the Substance Use team in the Healthy Living division at City plaza London, Ontario until December 2023.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Supervisor, Tobacco Enforcement, Substance Use Program Team the incumbent will:

• Conduct inspections of public places and workplaces to identify any infractions of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 and municipal tobacco, cannabis and vaping-related bylaws in the City of London and County of Middlesex;

Liaise with municipalities and other enforcement agency partners concerning the Smoke-Free Ontario Act 2017 and municipal, provincial and federal tobacco, cannabis and vaping by-laws and legislation;
Conduct inspections on school property and liaise with school administration to enforce smoke-free and vapour-free provisions on school property;
Conduct inspections on hospital property and liaise with hospital administration to enforce smoke-free and vapour-free provisions on hospital property;
Conduct inspections at indoor and outdoor special events and liaise with operators to ensure compliance and to enforce smoke-free and vapour-free provisions;
Conduct inspections and provide education to tobacco and vapour product retailers;
Issue warnings and offence notices (Part I tickets and Part III summonses) for infractions for smoking or vaping in prohibited spaces and the illegal sale and promotion of tobacco and vaping products;
Prepare documentation for court cases and attend court when required to provide testimony for offence notices issued;
Respond to public and owner/operator complaints and inquiries; and,
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College Diploma in Police Foundations or in Law and Security Administration, or equivalent education and experience;
• 1-2 years of enforcement experience or security training;
• Qualified to become designated as a Provincial Offences Officer;
• Experience completing various legal forms and applying procedures required to prosecute cases;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Valid Ontario Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License and own reliable transportation;
• Flexible work hours required (including days, evenings, nights, and weekends);
• Training and/or experience working with culturally diverse individuals would be considered an asset;
• Training pertaining to non-violent conflict resolution and de-escalation would be considered an asset; and,
• The ability to communicate (written and verbal) in French or and other language(s) is highly desirable.

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $29.85 to $37.32 based on qualifications and experience.

To apply to this position, please select \xe2\x80\x9cApply Now\xe2\x80\x9d and submit a resume and cover letter as a single document by March 2, 2023. Please note: new applicants will need to create an online account to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at the Middlesex-London Health Unit; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Middlesex-London Health Unit is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from equity-seeking communities including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. Candidates are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify in their cover letter, in a transparent manner, as part of the application process. When a candidate voluntarily discloses such information in their application, the information will be kept confidential. Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking community will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.