Hearing Officer - Administrative Monetary Penalty System

Municipal Buyers Guide; Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Hearing Officers to adjudicate matters related to municipal by-law penalties. This role involves making independent decisions on parking offences and potentially other municipal issues in a fair and transparent manner. As a Council-appointed officer, you will ensure due process and equal access during hearings, contributing to the integrity of local governance. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community while upholding municipal law. If you are passionate about justice and have a strong understanding of adjudicative processes, this role may be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be familiar with municipal law and adjudicative processes.
• Responsible for making independent rulings and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Review decisions made by Screening Officers related to municipal by-law penalties.
• Conduct hearings ensuring fair treatment and due process.

Skills

Familiarity with municipal law

Adjudicative processes

Decision-making

Conducting hearings

Education

Relevant legal education or experience

Job description

Three (3) opportunities are available with the City of Markham for Hearing Officers to hear matters pertaining to the City’s Parking Control By-law approximately 2-3 days per month on an as-needed basis. Please apply online by submitting your cover letter and resume byMay 15, 2025 at www.markham.ca/careers

As a Council-appointed Hearing Officer (as per Ontario Regulation 333/07), you will review decisions made by Screening Officers in relation to municipal by-law penalties issued as part of the City’s Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS). You must be familiar with municipal law and adjudicative processes, as you will be responsible for determining whether to affirm, vary or cancel (on appeal) the penalty decisions made by Screening Officers. While the initial AMPS By-law focuses on parking offences, it may be expanded into other offences pursuant to City By-laws in the future. Your duties as a Hearing Officer will include:

• making rulings and issuing oral and written decisions relating to the AMPS By-law that are independent and free of outside influence;
• making decisions on whether to vary administrative penalty amounts and/or time to pay administrative penalties in accordance with the AMPS By-law and associated policies, procedures and guidelines; and
• conducting hearings in accordance with theStatutory Powers Procedure Act, ensuring equal access, fair treatment and due process for all parties.

All decisions made by Hearing Officers are deemed final and binding. They may be conducted in person or virtually. Hearing Officers are appointed by City Council, for the duration of the Council term (approximately 4 years) and will invoice the City on a minimum of a monthly basis through our Accounts Payable division. Members of Council, their relatives and persons indebted to the City are not eligible to apply (as per the AMPS By-law).

The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier free hiring process.

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