Job Description

** Please Note: This position is not with the County of Lambton. It is with our Community Partner, Municipality of Lambton Shores.**

Position Overview

Seasonal Municipal By-law Enforcement Officers work under the supervision of the Full Time Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer. Officers are responsible for investigating complaints, identifying, interpreting and enforcing by-laws. Provide information to people about local municipal by-laws and assume responsibilities involving other specific services within Municipal Law Enforcement.

Duties and Responsibilities

Principal Duties:

• Under the direction of the Manager of By-Law Enforcement and/or Director of Corporate Services, conducts enforcement to ensure compliance with the Parks and Facilities By-law, Dog By-law, Fireworks By-law, Open-Air Burning By-law, Noise By-law, Streets By-law, Parking By-law as well as all other applicable Municipal By-laws.
• Enforces By-laws through established industry enforcement procedures and standards. Gathers and obtains evidence and where necessary eyewitness information, prepares notes, and completes reports.
• Prepares and issues Part I Provincial Offence Notices and Part II parking infraction certificates.
• Assists in the preparation of Crown Briefs and represents the Municipality in court proceedings under the general direction of the County of Lambton Prosecutor.
• Responds to complaints regarding by-law issues and public inquiries on by-law matters.
• Assists with the administrative duties of the Department.
• Works a schedule which includes weekdays, nights and weekends.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Qualifications

Education Requirements and Skills:

• Post-secondary education in Protection, Security or Investigation or Law Enforcement, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Course 1, or equivalent combination of education and working experience in the by-law or law enforcement field.
• The ability to interpret and apply by-laws/regulations, conduct investigations and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated strong written/verbal communication, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Working knowledge of the Municipal Act, Provincial Offences Act, and other Provincial and Statute law and or regulations.
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills, ability to use sound judgment, ability to deal objectively with the public and exercise significant discretion The ability to work with a proactive mindset and effectively within a team environment.
• Excellent IT skills and ability to work with computer software programs
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid class G driver\'s license with acceptable driver\'s abstract.
• Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Police Checks required.

Assets:

• MLEO certification or training courses.
• OAPSO (Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers) certification or professional training courses.
• Experience with case management and presenting evidence in court.
• Continuing education/work related experience in Law enforcement field.

Experience / Work Complexity:

Accountability & Decision-Making Authority

• Accountable to the Manager of By-Law Enforcement for the fulfillment of all responsibilities pertaining to the position.
• Must fulfill legislative/regulatory requirements.
• Exercises appropriate application of discretion in carrying out day-to-day activities.

Working Conditions

• Required to work outside in all weather conditions; must be physically capable of working in varying weather conditions with periodic extended hours.
• Requires moderate physical exertion and may involve walking for extended periods of time, climbing, bending and standing.
• May be required to safely operate a bicycle.

Communications / Other

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Goodwill ambassador for Municipality.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional courteous approach in all situations.

How to Apply

The Municipality of Lambton Shores hires seasonal staff each summer. Applications are now open for 2024 seasonal positions! Applications can be submitted online using our 2024 Seasonal Job Applications portal. The application deadline is January 21, 2024.

//Lambtonshores.ca/careers

The County of Lambton is an equal opportunity employer servicing our diverse communities. The County of Lambton is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. This information is available in an alternative format upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability. Although we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information required by this posting/advertisement is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended. The treatment, storage and handling of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended and will be used in reviewing applications. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Corporate Manager, Human Resources, County of Lambton, 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000, Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0. Phone 519-845-0801 or Toll-free at 1-866-324-6912.

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