Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer

City of Barrie; Barrie; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental coverage

Paid vacation

EFAP

OMERS pension

Transit discounts

Perkopolis discounts

Job summary

The City of Barrie is seeking a Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer to oversee enforcement and licensing activities, report to the Supervisor, and ensure compliance with municipal by-laws and provincial laws.

The role requires coordinating field staff, maintaining standards, and stepping in for the Supervisor as needed, while upholding the City’s values and service commitments across departments.

Qualifications

• Two-year college diploma in law enforcement or related discipline.
• MLEOA Part I – Municipal Law Enforcement Foundations Certificate.
• MLEO certification and ongoing membership with MLEOA.
• Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) for firearms training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day enforcement and licensing staff.
• Ensure timely enforcement of municipal by-laws and provincial legislation.
• Perform duties as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer I as required and cover Supervisor when absent.

Skills

Written communication

Analytical

Problem solving

Time management

MS Office

Education

Two-year college diploma in law enforcement

MLEOA Part I – Municipal Law Enforcement Foundations Certificate

MLEO certification and ongoing membership with MLEOA

PAL licence (firearms)

Ontario Class G Driver’s Licence

Job description

Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer

Salary Range: $76,876.80 to $92,146.60 per year

Posted: Thursday, September 24, 2026

Application Deadline: Thursday, October 8, 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).

Under the general guidance and direction of the Supervisor of Enforcement Services, assists with the day-to-day coordination and operation of the Section, including coordinating the activities of enforcement and licensing staff. Ensures the timely and effective enforcement of municipal by-laws and applicable Provincial legislation, and assists with the review and recommendation of by-law and related set fine amendments and their implementation. Performs the duties of a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer I as required and assumes the responsibilities of the Supervisor during their absence.

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) year College Diploma in Law Enforcement or a related discipline
• Municipal Law Enforcement Officers’ Association of Ontario (MLEOA) Part I – Municipal Law Enforcement Foundations Certificate
• MLEO Certification and ongoing membership with the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers’ Association of Ontario (MLEOA)
• Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) re: firearms and related firearms training.

• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business
• Three (3) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities, including o ne (1) year of leadership experience

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Basic skills include: Written Communication
• Intermediate skills include: Analytical; Problem Solving; Time Management
• Basic computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
• Availability to work outside of schedule work hours to perform standby, overtime, or emergency response duties

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check *

*Please note that this is a requirement 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

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:

• Yearly Salary: $76,876.80 to $92,146.60
• Hourly Pay Rate: $42.24 to $50.63

What We Offer: This position includes a comprehensive union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accidental 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.

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.