Job Description

Company Biography
The County of Lambton is an urban-rural area in southwestern Ontario that is home to over 126,000 residents. The Corporation\'s seven divisions operate programs and services for the residents of Lambton County such as land ambulance, provincial offences court, three Long-Term Care Homes, 25 library branches, two museums, an art gallery, archives, local roadways, public health services, housing services, social services, building services and planning and development services. Lambton County is a community dedicated to economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with its municipal and community partners.
Position Overview
As an Enforcement Officer you will enforce the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, the Electronic Cigarettes Act, the By-Law to Regulate Smoking in Public Places and Workplaces, and the Standing Water By-Law. You will conduct inspections and investigations activities including Ministry mandatory site visits, complaints, education, surveillance, and ticketing activities.

Enforcement includes inspecting schools, tobacco retailers, vaporizer retailers, businesses, workplaces, public spaces, and outdoor spaces; issue Provincial Offence Notices (lay and process charges when infractions occur).
Duties and Responsibilities

Enforcement Activities:

• Act as Enforcement Officer to enforce the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, and Electronic Cigarettes Act by inspecting schools, tobacco retailers, workplaces, public spaces and outdoor spaces for compliance with the Acts; issue Provincial Offences Notices (lay and process charges when infractions occur)
• Conduct compliance activities and co-ordinate with test shoppers to ensure tobacco and e-cigarette retailers comply with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and the Electronic Cigarettes Act
• Prepare all legal documents for enforcement proceedings under the Provincial Offences Act related to Smoke-Free Ontario Act, the Electronic Cigarettes Act, the County of Lambton By-Law 26 of 2003, and By-Law 10 of 2004
• Record enforcement activities on applicable forms

Inspections:

• Conduct inspection activities in accordance with the By-Law to Regulate Smoking in Public Places and Workplaces, the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, and the Electronic Cigarettes Act including education, surveillance, and ticketing activities
• Conduct complaint inspections under The Corporation of the County of Lambton By-Law 26 of 2003 (to regulate standing water) and By-Law 10 of 2004 (to regulate Smoking in Public Places and Workplaces), the Smoke-Free Ontario Act and the Electronic Cigarettes Act.
• Collect evidence
• Produce monthly reports and summaries of inspection activities

Court Proceedings:

• Serve as a witness for establishments who are charged for non-compliance
• Collecting evidence \xe2\x80\x93 compiling court documentation, laying of appropriate charges, preparing court briefs and attending court as required

General:

• Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed
• Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position\'s Physical Demands Analysis

These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervision Requirements
Direct Supervision: Not applicable
Indirect Supervision: Not applicable
Functional Authority: Not applicable
Qualifications

Minimum Formal Education:

• Post-Secondary education in Law such as Protection, Security and Investigation or Police Foundations and/or related experience in Law Enforcement

Experience:

• Two years of experience
• Knowledge of court procedures
• Police or enforcement training

A valid Ontario driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and use of a vehicle.