Job Details


Open Date
Apr 03 2023 - 12:46:00 PM
Close Date
Apr 21 2023 - 11:59:00 PM


Position Title
By-Law Enforcement Officer
Posting Type
All


Posting Status
Active
Position Length
Full Time


Department Group

Hours per Week
up to 40 hours/week


Department
Building/By-Law
Openings
1


Education
Post Secondary Education
Experience
2 years




Location
Customer Service Centre
Competition
HR 27.23


Salary Range
$31.61 - $37.00 per hour

Description

Summary of Position Under the direction and reporting to the Chief Building Official this position is responsible for the administration and enforcement of municipal regulatory by-laws; Property Standards, Zoning, Clean Yard, Sign, Fencing, Noise, Garbage, Snow by-laws and the enforcement of business licenses, and all other by-laws as scheduled/required. This position is also responsible for the supervision of Crossing Guards.
Qualifications

• Graduate from a community college program in law and security administration and two years of various by-law enforcement experience.
• Certified Municipal Law Enforcement Officer designation would be an asset.
• Ontario Association of Property Standards Officer certification.
• Good working knowledge of Provincial Offenses Act.
• Working knowledge of legal and court processes and capable of interpretation and application of legislative provisions.
• Ability to handle investigations or inquiries with sensitivity.
• Conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good report writing skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion and tact and to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently.
• Class G drivers\' licence.
• Computer skills relating to word processing and permit management systems.

• Excellent report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Attend committee, community group, public and/or other meetings and events.
• Assists in the training of new employees and training/supervision of students.
• Perform general municipal enforcement duties, which include the following: Property Standards, Zoning, Clean Yard, Sign, Fencing, Noise, Garbage, Snow, Business Licenses, and all other by-laws as scheduled/required.
• Issue verbal and written caution and explicitly laying charges/fines when applicable.
• Mediates and resolve conflict between parties when possible.
• Ability to propose creative solutions developed within legislative requirements to seek resolutions sometimes independently and also with the CBO.
• Works towards conciliatory actions in enforcement situations, utilizing skills of active listening, reasoning and logic to deliver difficult information.
• Prepare witness statements and conduct interviews.
• Provides information, research and support for the creation and amendments to by-laws and, as appropriate, the setting of fines and short-forming process under the Provincial Offences Act.
• Receive and conduct site visits to investigate complaints including follow-up visits/and correspondence.
• Ensures management is aware of sensitive issues relating to by-law matters.
• Serve as municipality\xe2\x80\x99s designate in court proceedings when appropriate for expert testimony.
• Cross trained for the By-Law Enforcement Officer position.
• Management and supervision of the Town\xe2\x80\x99s Clean Yard and Property Standards By-Law subcontractors.
• Attends and gives evidence before the Property Standards Committee.
• Liaises with other regulatory bodies and agencies; Municipal, County, Provincial(such as Fire, Police, Board of Health, Ministry of Environment, Landlord/Tenant Board).
• Initiate legal proceedings, including filing information, issuing summoms and Crown Briefs with appropriate court.
• Issue verbal and written violations, lay charges under various by-laws, maintain records, conduct/complete site inspections, gather evidence, respond to inquiries and complaints.
• Ensures operating procedures and workplace safety regulations are followed to comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Carries out all duties and responsibilities using due diligence and complying with Ontario Health and Safety Act and regulations.
• Responsible for the hiring, training, provision of equipment, management of schedules, performance evaluations, and completion of time sheets for School Crossing Guards.
• Working conditions will vary between a standard office environment and an outdoor environment with exposure to weather conditions, noxious weeds, and unsafe building/properties.

• Aware of safe work practices relating to job responsibilities and have basic understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act as it relates to the work environment.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures for the Town.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.