Summer Student - By-Law Enforcement Officer

Town of Tillsonburg; Tillsonburg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Tillsonburg is seeking a Summer Student - By-Law Enforcement Officer to provide essential support in enforcing parking regulations and ensuring compliance with by-laws. This seasonal position offers valuable practical experience in Law Enforcement, with a pay rate of $19.12/hour and an opportunity to participate in a retirement plan. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a background in Law & Security or Police Foundations. The role requires a Criminal Record Check and involves working flexible hours, including weekends.

Benefits

Option to enroll in OMERS defined benefit pension plan

Responsibilities

• Respond to residents’ concerns and inquiries in a timely fashion.
• Investigate and document all concerns.
• Enforce the Town Parking By-Laws regularly.
• Conduct park enforcement and bike patrols.
• Attend court to provide evidence relating to charges laid.
• Perform by-law administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent oral/written communication skills

Ability to de-escalate conflict situations

Ability to exercise discretion

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work independently

Training from MLEOA or OAPSO is an asset

Education

Completed or currently enrolled in Law & Security, Police Foundations or related course

Job description

Summer Student - By-Law Enforcement Officer

Enhance your post-secondary studies in Law Enforcement with practical experience as a Seasonal By-Law Enforcement Officer for the Town of Tillsonburg.

Reporting to the By-Law Enforcement Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to By-Law, conducting parking enforcement gaining compliance with the Town By-laws through education and enforcement action when required. The Seasonal By-Law Enforcement Officer will be a temporary full-time position between the months of May and September.

This is a seasonal student position with an option to enroll in OMERS defined benefit pension plan.

Department: Development and Operations

Division: Building & By-Law

Reports To: By-Law Enforcement Supervisor

Contract: May 4, 2026 to August 28, 2026

Hourly Rate: $19.12/hour (2025 rates)

Weekly Hours: 40 (must be willing to work days, afternoons & weekends)

Vacancy: 2 (new)

Criminal Record Check required for this position.

Interested candidates please apply prior to the end of day on Sunday, January 25th, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Responding in a timely fashion to residents’ concerns and inquiries.
• Investigating and documenting all concerns.
• Regular enforcement of the Town Parking By-Laws.
• Park enforcement and bike patrols.
• Attending court when necessary to provide evidence relating to charges laid including parking infractions.
• By-law administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed or currently enrolled in Law & Security, Police Foundations or another related training course.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills with the ability to de-escalate conflict situations.
• The ability to exercise discretion and to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Candidates with training from the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Association (MLEOA) or the Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers would be an asset.

About the recruitment process

The Town of Tillsonburg uses Jazz HR recruitment software to streamline the collection and communication of resumes and applications.

All new Town of Tillsonburg employees are required to complete a police record check.

The Town will accommodate any individual needs you have throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Please contact us if you require any accommodations.

The Town of Tillsonburg is an equal opportunity employer and all information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection.

We thank all those who apply for positions, but only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.