Job Description

City of Stratford

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By-Law Enforcement Officer - Community Safety and Well Being Assignment (18 Month Contract)

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Job Posting#: B2025-004

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Status: Temporary, Full Time (18 Month Contract)

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Union/Non-union: CUPE 1385

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Date Posted: May 21, 2025.

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Annual Salary: $74,967.26 - $79,752.40

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Closing Deadline: June 6, 2025

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Department/Division: By-Law Department

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Location: On-Site (Stratford, ON)

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Duties:

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Reporting to the Chief Building Official, the officer would be assigned as the Community Safety and Well Being (CSWB) Officer. This pilot program will focus on emphasizing proactive community engagement, collaboration, education, and tailored support for vulnerable populations. This position will foster relationships within the community and city with an educational approach, enforcement action will not be undertaken by the CSWB Officer.

Work Performed:

Responds to inquiries and investigates complaints of alleged violations to regulatory and licensing by-laws received from members of the public and other departments. Responds to inquiries, investigates complaints and enforces City Property Standards and other related Bylaws. Issues permits and licences and undertakes inspections. Reviews and approves driveway expansion applications. Directs complaints not within municipal jurisdiction to appropriate department/agencies. Enforces by-laws using an established procedure, including visiting the offender regarding the alleged offence, gathering and documenting relevant evidence. Performs data entry on automated and other systems, including but not limited to violations, department statistics, databases and mailing lists. Prepares and maintains reports and records as required, and in accordance with established procedures. Prepares evidence for committees, tribunals, and court proceedings. Provides advice to other departments regarding by-law enforcement. Assists in the preparation of new by-laws and public notices educating the public of the existence, content and intent of by-laws and the City's policy on enforcement. Refers special and/or unusual situations to the Chief Building Official or the Manager of Development Services for direction. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

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Community College Diploma (2 year) in Law and Security or equivalent education. Minimum 6-12 months related professional experience. Valid Driver's Licence (Class G).

Specialized Skills, Abilities, Training, License, Memberships, or Certifications:

Ability to obtain and maintain Certified Property Standards Officer status. Understanding of the Ontario Court system, including documentation and procedures, rules of evidence, giving evidence.

Applications will be received until June 6, 2025 at 4:30 pm.

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The City of Stratford is committed to building a culture where difference is valued. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be on behalf of the community we serve. We are committed to continuously improving our systems, policies and practices to remove barriers, promote respect and ensure our employees, in all their diversity, can succeed. We encourage and welcome qualified applicants with a diverse range of perspectives, skills and lived experiences to apply.

Accommodations

are available for people with disabilities throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Applicants should make their needs known in advance.



While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.



Personal information collected in response to this advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Stratford. Please direct inquiries to the Human Resources Department at 519-271-0250 x 336.

Human Resources Department

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City Hall, P.O. Box 818



Stratford, ON N5A 6W1