Job Description

About the City of Hamilton Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

JOB POSTING




JOB ID #: 20338 Parking Control Officer - Periodic
Planning & Economic Development
Transportation Planning & Parking
80 Main St. W at Summer\'s Lane NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time Regular UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Inside HOURS Of WORK: 38.75 per week
GRADE: G
SALARY/HOUR: $31.119 - $33.825 per hour

• Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: Full-Time Regular ID #: 1155 Vaccine Verification \xe2\x80\x93 As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.




SUMMARY OF DUTIES Reporting to the Parking Enforcement Supervisor, enforces parking infractions on Private and Municipal property, and City roads. GENERAL DUTIES Patrol city streets and off-street private/municipal property in a city issued motor vehicle and on foot, issuing Parking Penalty Notices (P.P.N.) to vehicles in violation of City of Hamilton parking by-laws. Receive and respond to parking complaints via 2-way radio with parking enforcement dispatch and after-hours customer contact centre as well as proactively enforce city roads and private/municipal property. Enforcement of fire access routes, on-street regulations inclusive of time limits, meters, posted and non-posted regulations, 12-hour enforcement, idling, and other various violations. Enforcement of private/municipal property requires effective communication with the authorized agent on site to determine why a P.P.N. is being issued. Request and review required documentation which all agents must possess to request enforcement at their location. Ability to utilize a computer, 2-way radio, and handheld device to issue P.P.N. Liaise with the parking enforcement supervisory team to work together with various stakeholders within the City of Hamilton and the public. Identify and provide information of sign deficiencies on both city roadways and Private/Municipal Property. Report and record defective traffic control devices and malfunctioning meters or machines. Identify abandoned vehicles on private/municipal property and city roadways. Perform priority or scheduled tows as required. Complete and submit all required daily paperwork. Must be flexible in work schedules and available to work overtime and rotating shifts. Must be able to work three shifts with rotating days off. Work in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety. Perform other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job. QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous work experience issuing tickets in the field. Preference will be given to candidates with ticket issuance related to parking/municipal law infractions. Preference will be given to candidates with post-secondary diploma or higher in a directly related field of study (Police Foundations, Criminology, Protection Security and Investigation, etc) in conjunction with the requirements listed below.

• Successful completion of the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer\xe2\x80\x99s Association\xe2\x80\x99s Basic and Court Preparation courses would be an asset.

• Highly developed customer service and interpersonal skills and proven ability to deal with people in difficult situations. Conflict management resolution skills would be considered an asset.

• Excellent communication skills to deal effectively with all levels of staff, elected officials and the public.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records and logs.

Notes:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class "G" Driver\'s License in the Province of Ontario and a point-free driving record and/or record found satisfactory to the City of Hamilton.

• As a condition of employment, the successful applicant(s) will be required to obtain a satisfactory Criminal Records Check, at their own expense, prior to beginning work in this position.

SALARY Salary Grade G HOURS 38.75 per week THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE



Disclaimer: Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination. Terms: The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements. We invite you to visit the departmental webpage to obtain further information on the culture and business of this department. The incumbent shall comply with all Health and Safety Policies and Practices for this position and the workplace. It is the responsibility of the applicants to ensure that their application reaches Human Resources by the closing date or they may not be considered. It is also the responsibility of applicants to supply qualifications, licences and related experience relevant to the qualifications outlined above for this competition as directed. On the basis of the criteria set out above, this posting is open to all applicants The statements made by me are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification of statements, misrepresentations, deliberate omission or concealment of information may be considered just cause for discipline, up to and including termination for internal applicants and disqualification for external applicants.