Job Description

The Corporation of the City of Brampton

HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION

INTERNAL JOB POSTING NOTICE

Open to all CUPE Collective Bargaining Members ONLY

(Professional and Technical, Outside and Office and Temporary Units)

Please note: Bargaining Unit members are considered in the order described in the appropriate collective agreement provision.

POSTING DATE: August 14, 2023
POSTING NUMBER: 105559
POSITION: ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (2)
JOB CODE: PCP430
DEPARTMENT: LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
DIVISION: ENFORCEMENT & BY-LAW SERVICES
SALARY: $77,095.20 - $85,412.60 PER ANNUM SUBJECT TO PROVISIONS OF
C.U.P.E. #831 PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT
JOB GRADE: 9
HOURS OF WORK: 35-HOUR WORKWEEK

POSITION DUTIES:

Reporting to the Supervisor, By-law Enforcement, enforce Municipal, Planning and Heritage Act by-laws, conduct investigations, collect evidence, testify in court, participate in community outreach and public relations activities. Respond to community concerns through education and enforcement initiatives.

• Provide guidance and field training to new employees and students. Provide training and dispatch services as required.
• Work independently and collectively with other by-law enforcement officers to ensure residents, businesses, visitors comply with municipal by-laws.
• Respond to complaints, take pro-active action on by-law violations and participate in division wide, seasonal and priority enforcement initiatives.
• Gather evidence for prosecutions, testify in court, hearings and tribunals.
• Lead and assist in by-law investigations.
• Enforce by-laws using a variety of investigative techniques and tools, including plain-clothes assignments, as required.
• Attend specialized enforcement training and obtain related certifications (i.e., Noise, Building Code etc) as required.
• Responsible for obtaining search warrants, seizure, storage of evidence and services legal notices.
• Maintain daily journal of activities, investigations, complaints and evidence. Maintain physical files, electronic case management files, daily updating of investigations and maintain statistics.
• Liaise with community members (schools, businesses, residents, etc), attend public meetings and provide expert advise on educational and enforcement responses to community concerns.
• Participate in special initiatives and extended enforcement projects.
• Collaborate with other enforcement agencies including MTO, Regional Police, OPP, Animal Control, Municipal by-law enforcement agencies, etc.
• Provide dispatch services as required.
• Interact with other City Departments.
• Follow all standard operating procedures for the maintenance of corporate equipment.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures, as required.
• Patrols may include foot patrol, bicycle and other enforcement vehicles.
• Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school (Grade 12) graduation, plus an additional program of over one and up to two years in Law and Security, Police Foundations or equivalent.
• Over one (1) year, up to and including two (2) years of related by-law enforcement experience.
• A valid non-probationary class G licence.
• Ability to obtain a COB permit.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Sound knowledge of Municipal Act & Planning Act and Provincial Offences Act.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

As part of the corporation\xe2\x80\x99s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

This is for information purposes only and is not a job description.

If this opportunity interests you, please apply by submitting an updated resume on-line through Our Brampton Portal \xe2\x80\x9cJob Opportunities\xe2\x80\x9d and follow the instructions provided within the specified timeframe. For employees applying using the \xe2\x80\x9cInternal Application for Job Posting\xe2\x80\x9d form, it may be obtained through Human Resources, departmental bulletin boards, or under \xe2\x80\x9cTools & Resources\xe2\x80\x9d on Our Brampton Portal. Applications must be received by 4:30 pm on August 18, 2023 at Human Resources Division, 5th floor, 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 4R2.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select \xe2\x80\x9cprefer not to answer\xe2\x80\x9d as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

We thank all applicants; however, only those who demonstrate they meet the required qualifications through their application/resume will be considered in the recruitment process in accordance with the respective Collective Agreement(s). Various tests and/or exams may be required as part of the selection criteria. Successful candidates will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement.

The City of Brampton uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant\xe2\x80\x99s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. Time sensitive correspondence is sent via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates) and it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the employment opportunity and your application will be removed from the competition.

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