Municipal Law Enforcement Officer III

City of Peterborough; Peterborough; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Peterborough is seeking a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer III to enforce property standards, building code compliance, and related by-laws across municipal housing and properties. The role includes investigations, issuing orders, prosecution support, and cross-functional coordination with Building Services.

The successful candidate will have a two-year college diploma in civil/architectural tech or equivalent, plus multiple years of Ontario offences enforcement experience,

Qualifications

• Two-year college diploma in Civil/Architectural Technician or Technologist or equivalent construction trade.
• Combination of three years’ experience in Ontario Provincial Offences Act enforcement and prosecution.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residential properties comply with Minimum Property Standards By-law, Property Maintenance By-law, Ontario Building Code and related by-laws.
• Interpret and enforce by-laws; obtain compliance through persuasion, orders and/or legal action; prepare final verifications.
• Verify buildings comply with approved plans; inspect, issue notices, and prepare documentation for legal action as needed.
• Hire/co-ordinate contractors for remedial work and supervise their progress; assist with invoices.
• Represent the City in court and before the Property Standards Committee; swear information and liaise with Solicitor’s Office on penalties.
• Provide coverage for MLEO Level II/I and assist with related enforcement responsibilities within the division.
• Determine when property standards issues require OBC review; liaise with Building Services for joint involvement.
• Prepare and maintain daily/monthly inspection reports; update property records in municipal databases.
• Develop public education materials for print and online to promote enforcement program knowledge.

Education

Civil Engineering Technician / Architectural Technician / Technologist diploma

Job description

Career Opportunities: Municipal Law Enforcement Officer III (223)

Requisition ID223-Posted10/16/2026-City of Peterborough-Municipal Operations-City Hall

The Municipal Law Enforcement Officer III ensures the Health and safety of residential rental properties through the interpretation and enforcement of the Minimum Property Standards By-law, the Property maintenance By-law and Building Code Act section 15, the Zoning By-law, planning act, and other applicable municipal by-laws. Investigate complaints, issue Orders, Penalty Notices, and initiate prosecution for contraventions and non-compliance. Determine issues related to Property Standards that invoke the Ontario Building Code requirements and lead in the investigation and prosecution of these matters.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure properties, minor renovations, or small additions to Part 9 Residential buildings within the municipality comply with the Minimum Property Standards By-law, the Property Maintenance By-law, the Ontario Building Code, and other relevant municipal By-laws, and applicable law.

2. Interpret and enforce the Property Maintenance Bylaw by addressing complaints from constituents, staff, other agencies and council. Obtain compliance through the use of persuasion, negotiation orders and/or legal action. Prepare written or verbal final inspection verifications.

3. Verify buildings and their use comply with approved building plans by reviewing plans and inspecting properties and buildings. Identify deficiencies, issue correspondence, Property Standards Orders, Emergency Orders, and AMPS Penalty Notices accordingly. Re-inspect the sites to ensure deficiencies or contraventions are corrected and prepare the required documentation for any necessary legal action as necessary.

4. Hire and coordinate contractors to undertake remedial work on properties and supervise their work. Assist Division staff and management in the review and processing of invoices for work completed.

5. Represent the City and give evidence for matters before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice and the Property Standards Committee. Prepare required documentation for any necessary legal action when compliance matters have not been met. Swear information with the Justice of the Peace and take necessary steps to serve it upon defendant. Liaise with Solicitor’s Office to determine penalties sought by the City at the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.

6. Provide coverage for MLEO Level II and Level I positions as needed and assist with other municipal law enforcement responsibilities within the division pertaining to investigations and enforcement as necessary to maintain efficient and effective enforcement of municipal and provincial legislation.

7. Determine when the property standards issues mandate OBC review and application. Liaise and co-ordinate with Building Services staff in matters where joint involvement has been determined.

8. Prepare and maintain daily and monthly inspection reports. Update property records in the municipal computer databases.

9. Help develop public education materials for print and internet to promote enforcement program knowledge.

Education and Experience

Requires a two-year college diploma as a Civil Engineering Technician, Architectural Technician or Technologist, or equivalent qualification in a recognized construction trade and have a combination of three years previous and on-the-job experience in Ontario Provincial Offences Act Enforcements and Prosecution. Requires certification with the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Association of Ontario. Requires Certification with Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers or have the ability to obtain. Requires an individual who has a valid driver’s licence and will provide a vehicle to fulfil the duties of the position as required. Must have intermediate level of work processing and municipal property database applications. Must possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively either verbally or in written form. Must be capable of performing the physical, mental, and visual demands of the position’s work tasks including regularly, crouching and kneeling, lifting and moving up to 40lbs, standing or sitting for extended periods, traversing uneven or difficult terrain, climbing, and working on ladders. Must be able to work independently and have the ability to deal effectively with conflicting deadlines/demands and cyclical workloads. Must be able to perform in highly stressful environments. Must be capable of maintaining personal decorum and de-escalating third party hostility. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current criminal reference check with vulnerable sector check.

Compensation

CUPE 126 - Job Class 9

$73,109.40

Advertisement Closing Date

Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:59pm

Accommodation Needs and Protection of Privacy

The City of Peterborough is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City's goods, services, and facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise People and Culture if you require an accommodation.

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