Job Description

City of Stratford

By-Law Enforcement Officer

External Posting

Job Posting#: 97-2023

Status: Temporary Full-Time (6-months, potential extension to 18-months)

Union/Non-union: CUPE 1385

Date Posted: November 17, 2023

Annual Salary: $68,438 - $72,806

Closing Deadline: November 24, 2023

Department/Division: Building & Planning / Building

Location: On-Site (Stratford, ON)

Duties:

Reports to the Chief Building Official. Responsible for the investigation and enforcement of municipal by laws related to property and other standards.
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\xe2\x80\x99s 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:

• Community College Diploma (3 year) in Law and Security or equivalent education.

• Minimum 6-12 months related professional experience.

• Valid Driver\xe2\x80\x99s 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 November 24, 2023 at 4:30 pm.

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

City Hall, P.O. Box 818 Stratford, ON N5A 6W1