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Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected ,and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision : A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity.

Job Profile

The City of Cambridge has a temporary opening for Senior Municipal By-Law Compliance Officer in theMunicipal By-Law Compliance Division, Corporate Services Department – City Clerk available immediately. Reporting to the Supervisor of Municipal By-Law Compliance, the following duties will apply :

What you will be doing

• Provides the public, and other interested individuals, information and assistance on related areas of enforcement including City by-laws and policies, Provincial Acts and regulations and other information as appropriate.
• Inspects properties, vehicles, buildings and businesses to ensure their use is in conformance with designated by-laws (i.e. Property Standards, sign, pool enclosure, and Zoning)
• Manually and electronically ensures complete and detailed documentation including record of facts, taking photographic evidence, of all investigations in sufficient detail to support prosecution, including uploading of photos / evidence to AMANDA system investigation file.
• Conducts thorough investigations where by-law contraventions are identified, including but not limited to : site visits, witness interviews, consultation with property owner, interacting with all persons necessary and completing research including open source online investigations.
• Responsible to ensure all phone calls with owner / tenant / agents / contractor and other agencies are addressed in a timely manner. May be required to assist the By-law Clerk with phone calls and counter enquiries relating to same.Issues notices of contraventions, orders, tickets or fines for violations of city by-laws or Provincial Acts in conformity with related legislation.
• Attends Provincial Offences Court and hearings on behalf of the City to present evidence in court proceedings and assists legal counsel with preparation of court documents required for prosecution of violations.
• Provides guidance and direction to the Municipal By-law Compliance Officers and provides input to the management team on the development and update of city by-laws or procedures.
• Attends meetings with senior management and City Councilors to review and provide information regarding potential difficulties with by-law content.
• Liaises with outside agencies and perform joint inspections.
• Required to interpret technical manuals, policies and legal decisions (case law, codes, by-laws, engineer reports) and apply to daily work.
• Wears a city uniform and operates a marked city vehicle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Two-year College Diploma in Police Foundations or related discipline.

Experience and Knowledge

• A minimum of four to five years related work experience

A valid Ontario Class G driver’s licence in good standing, with a driver’s abstract acceptable to the City (4 or less demerit points may be considered acceptable).

• Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Certification
• Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers Certification
• Knowledge ofCity By-laws and relevant legislation
• Communication skills to advise the public of violations, providing assistance and direction
• Good organizational and time management skills to prioritize workload.
• Knowledge of Court Room decorum and procedures

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Current and valid Police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check to be provided prior to commencement in this position.Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and / or educational qualifications.Valid G driver's license.Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer)

Your compensation

This position is within Grade 11 of the inside workers union salary schedule and has an annual salary range of$90,108.00 - $95,768.00.Comprehensive benefits package included andenrolment in Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS).

Hours of work

The current regular hours of work are in accordance with the collective agreement, however, they are currently Monday to Friday, 8 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. (35 hours per week). Regular hours of work are subject to change at the discretion of the Supervisor of Municipal By-law Compliance.

Interested candidates should apply at www.cambridge.ca / careers. This posting closes on July 25, 2025.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact to make your needs known in advance.

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Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only.