Property Standards Officer

Barrie; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefit plan

OMERS pension

Paid vacation and sick days

EFAP

Perkopolis perks

Job summary

The City of Barrie is hiring a Property Standards Officer to enforce by-laws related to property maintenance, building interiors and exteriors, and boarding of vacant properties. You will inspect and investigate properties, prepare reports, and support enforcement actions Two years of related education are required, along with OPSO certifications.

A valid Ontario G license, ability to climb stairs, and strong record-keeping are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum three (3) years’ experience conducting inspections of buildings to confirm compliance with regulations.
• Experience with enforcement of regulations including appearances in court.
• Physically able to climb stairs and ladders and walk over rough terrain.
• Ability to read building plans with respect to structural, plumbing, heating and lot grading.
• Excellent record-keeping skills in regulatory enforcement with ability to submit evidence in court.
• Proficient with MS Office, Windows-based databases, and permit/inspection tracking software such as AMANDA.

Responsibilities

• Provide investigation and enforcement services for alleged contraventions of property maintenance by-laws, including building interiors and exteriors, yards and vacant properties.
• Conduct inspections to confirm compliance with by-laws for registrations and licensing of housing and lodging operations.
• Assist in licensing, permits, and enforcement activities and prepare evidence for court when required.

Skills

Building inspections

Reading building plans

Record keeping

Computer literacy

AMANDA software

Education

Two years post-secondary related to law administration and enforcement/building design

OAPSO Part 1 Basic Level Course

CPSO certification from OAPSO

Tools

AMANDA

Windows-based database software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

## Property Standards Officer**Posting Number: PC****-26-35****Job Type: Permanent** **Full-Time & Temporary Full-Time (up to 9 Months), Union****Salary Range: $71,635.20 to $85,876.60****per year****Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2026****Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 11:59 pm****The Opportunity**The Legislative and Court Services Department is comprised of three branches; Legislative Services (which includes Council Secretariat, Corporate Mail and Print Services, Vital Statistics and Access and Privacy Services), Court Services (which is responsible for the administration of justice within two court service areas in compliance with the Provincial Offences Act, the Memorandum of Understanding and Inter-municipal Service Agreements) and Enforcement Services which is responsible for administering and enforcing several municipal by-laws including but not limited to regulations related to the parking of vehicles, pet controls, property maintenance, business licensing, and sign placement).Provides investigation and enforcement services of alleged contraventions of various property maintenance by-laws, including building interiors and exteriors, pool enclosures, yards, vacant lots and the boarding of vacant buildings. Provides inspection services to confirm compliance with the same property maintenance by-laws pursuant to applications for the registration of two-unit houses or the licensing of businesses and boarding/lodging/rooming houses or the cleanup of dismantled marijuana grow houses or clandestine labs.**Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job****Corporate Culture:** Your workplace values align with our corporate values of ***Strive, Share and Care*** and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.Equally important to what we do is *how* we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of ***Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation,*** and ***Service Excellence,*** which define how we work together to succeed.**Education** (degree/diploma/certifications)* Two (2) years of post-secondary education related to law administration and enforcement, building design or building construction.* Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers Part 1 Basic Level Course* It is expected the incumbent will successfully complete the Intermediate and Advanced Levels of the training program delivered by the OAPSO prior to reaching job rate on the salary scale* CPSO certification from the OAPSO is requiredDon’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s **Education Equivalency Policy** to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs* Position Equivalency Code: C**Experience*** At least three (3) year’s experience in the conducting of inspections of buildings to confirm compliance with regulations* Experience with the enforcement of regulations including appearances in court**Knowledge/Skill/Ability*** Physically able to carry out the duties of the position including the climbing of stairs and ladders and the walking over rough terrain* Demonstrated ability to read building plans with respect to structural systems, plumbing systems, heating systems and lot grading.* Excellent record keeping skills in a regulatory enforcement capacity with the ability to submit evidence in court. Must be able to observe, record and recall details when conducting investigations and inspections, including at times of frequent interruptions and distractions.* Computer literacy skills utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Windows-based database software and the internet. Experience with permit and inspection tracking software (such as AMANDA)* Availability to accommodate deadlines, meeting attendance and/or peak period workloads that may extend beyond the normal workday or may occur on evenings/weekends, as may be required.**Conditions of Employment*** Valid Ontario Class \"G\" Driver's Licence in good standing, and a reliable vehicle to use on corporate business throughout the City, including subdivisions under construction where roads are not yet assumed by the City* Satisfactory Criminal Record Check\\*\\*Please note that this is a requirement of the position for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the **Police Record Check Policy**. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.**Other Important Information****Location:** 45 Cedar Pointe Drive, Barrie, Ontario**Hours:** The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement.**Wage:** This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2026 pay range:* Pay Level: Level 7* Yearly Salary: $71,635.20 to $85,876.60* Hourly Pay Rate: $39.36 to $47.18**What We Offer:*** Permanent Full-Time: This position includes a comprehensive union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, OMERS Primary pension plan, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.* Temporary Full-Time: This position includes optional enrollment in the OMERS Primary pension plan, prorated paid sick time based on the expected duration of employment and in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.**How to Apply:** Click the ‘**Apply Now**’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.**Why Barrie?**The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.---The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and we will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise if you require Code-protected accommodation and we will work with you to meet your needs.The job posting has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of employees to do this job. For full position details, please request a copy of the job description by emailing **[e-mail]**.The City of Barrie is an equal opportunity employer,dedicated to creating a workplace culture ofinclusiveness and welcomes applications from qualifiedindividuals of diverse backgrounds. We are committed toproviding barrier-free and accessible employmentpractices and we will accommodate the needs ofapplicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and theAccessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)throughout all stages of the recruitment and selectionprocess. If contacted for an employment opportunity,please advise if you require Code-protectedaccommodation and we will work with you to meet yourneeds.The job posting has been designed to indicate thegeneral nature and essential duties and responsibilitiesof work performed by employees within this position. Itmay not contain a comprehensive inventory of all dutiesand responsibilities required of employees to do thisjob. For full position details, please request a copy ofthe job description by emailing [e-mail]. Apply Now