By-Law Enforcement Officer

CITY OF ST. CATHARINES; St. Catharines; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Taleo is seeking a Municipal By-law Enforcement Officer to investigate violations, collect evidence, and pursue remediation or prosecution as needed. The role involves inspecting private, residential, and commercial properties for by-law conformance and enforcing licensing and safety provisions.

Qualified candidates will have a Grade 12 diploma with municipal law training, 3+ years in a municipal setting, and a valid Ontario driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 diploma with municipal law training.
• MLEOA & OAPSO certifications within 3 years.
• At least 3 years in a municipal setting.
• Ability to interpret municipal by-laws and provincial acts.
• Effective communication with homeowners, tenants and the public.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Inspect properties to ensure by-law conformance (waste, zoning, licensing).
• Investigate by-law violations and collect evidence for enforcement.
• Enforce by-laws and advise non-compliant parties toward remediation.
• Serve summons for offences and testify when required.
• Enforce business licensing by-law and appear in court as witness.
• Chair monthly by-law meetings and coordinate with teams.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Legislation interpretation

Public interaction

Outdoor work

Driver's license

Education

Grade 12 Diploma

MLEOA training

Police Foundations / Law & Security diploma (asset)

Job description

About the Role:

Investigate violations or perceived violations of Municipal By-laws and Provincial legislation to determine the need for compliance. Collect and document evidence regarding compliance to allow for the resolution of the violations in an efficient time period via mediation, remediation or legal action.

What You'll be Doing:

• Inspect private, residential and commercial properties to determine their use is in conformance with designated By-laws (i.e. waste, zoning, signage, property standards, pool closures and licensing).
• Investigate violations or perceived violations of By-laws and Provincial legislation involving collection of evidence, determination of an offence and documentation of violations.
• Enforcement of by-laws to ensure properties are in compliance with the By-laws, advising those in non-compliance of the requirements and working to achieve compliance or proceeding with prosecution.
• Serve summons to property owners, corporations, contractors and other persons as determined for offences where prosecution is required due to non-compliance with By-laws and Provincial legislation. Includes service for Municipal By-law infractions on behalf of the Building Section (Ontario Building Code Act and Regulations) and Fire Services (Ontario Fire Code, Fire Protection and Prevention Act) offences.
• Enforcement of business licensing By-law including investigation, laying of charges and attending court as a witness for the prosecution.
• Chairing monthly By-law meetings.
• Perform other similar and related duties, as required.

What's Required:

• Minimum of Grade 12 Diploma plus supplementary courses including training through the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Association (MLEOA), the Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers (OAPSO) and Ontario Building Code courses.
• Diploma in Police Foundations or Law and Security is considered an asset.
• Registration with MLEOA and certification as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer within three (3) years from the commencement of duties.
• Registration with OAPSO and certification as a Certified Property Standards Officer (CPSO) within three (3) years commencement of duties.
• Three (3) years of related experience in a municipal environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply legislation such as municipal By-laws, Provincial Acts and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to tactfully and effectively deal with the public, homeowners, landlords and tenants to resolve issues on affected properties and other situations.
• Strong attention to detail. Must be observant and methodical in conducting investigations and documenting evidence.
• Ability to act in a confident and professional manner in stressful situations, including presenting evidence in court, and responding promptly to customer needs.
• Must be willing to work outside in all environments.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s license, Class “G”, with a clean driving record.