ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Brampton; Brampton; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brampton is hiring an Enforcement Officer within By-Law Enforcement, based at Flower City Community Campus. You will enforce Municipal, Planning and Heritage Act by-laws, conduct investigations, collect evidence, and testify in court as required.

You will respond to community concerns, participate in education and enforcement initiatives, liaise with schools, businesses and residents, and collaborate with other agencies such as MTO, Regional Police and OPP. 35-hour work week.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1–2 year program in Law and Security or Police Foundations or equivalent.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication, customer service oriented.

Responsibilities

• Enforce by-laws with other officers; conduct investigations and gather evidence.
• Testify in court and participate in community outreach and enforcement initiatives.
• Respond to community concerns and liaise with schools, businesses and residents.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Independent work

Education

High school diploma + 1–2 year program in Law & Security/Police Foundations

Job description

Job Opening Number: 107270
Job Requisition Number: 582
Number of Positions: 1
Job Type: Union
Job Code: Enforcement Officer
Department: LEGISLATIVE SERVICES
Division: Enforcement & Bylaw Services
Salary Range:
1st Step $84,247.80 per annum
2nd Step: $88,706.80 per annum
Job Rate: $93,329.60 per annum
Job Grade: 9
Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Regular (R)
Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week
Location: Flower City Community Campus
Posting Date: 10/06/2026
Closing Date: 10/20/2026

Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address.
External and internal applicants are now being considered.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

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.

REPORTS TO:

Supervisor, By-Law Enforcement

DIRECTION EXERCISED:

Provide guidance and field training to new employees and students. Provide training and dispatch services as required.

POSITION DUTIES:

• 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.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• 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.

EXPERIENCE:

• Over one (1) year, up to and including two (2) years of related by-law enforcement experience.

REQUIRED LICENCE CERTIFICATION:

• A valid non-probationary class G licence.
• Ability to obtain a COB permit.

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• 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.

Additional Information

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

As part of the corporation’s 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.

The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

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. 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.

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