By-Law Enforcement Officer

City of Belleville•Belleville, ON

4d•CA$34 - CA$39•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Belleville is seeking a highly motivated, strategic, and dynamic individual to join our People & Corporate Services Department as a By-Law Enforcement Officer. This permanent full-time position involves ensuring compliance with municipal bylaws, investigating alleged offenses, and negotiating compliance with property owners and tenants. The role may also involve legal action, preparing reports, and attending court proceedings. The City of Belleville is committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process.

Requirements

Two (2) year college diploma in Legal Administration, Law and Security, or acceptable equivalent training and experience
Membership and Certification with the Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers
Valid “G” Class Driver’s License and a satisfactory driver’s abstract to be held and maintained
Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (“CRC”) prior to commencing work at the City of Belleville.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in Bylaw enforcement
Customer service skills including strong communication and de-escalation skills
Ability to handle high stress situations

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Property Standards Bylaw, Yards Bylaw, Building Code Act, Municipal Freedom of Information Act, Landlord and Tenant Act and Provincial Offences Act.
Experience with CityView

Responsibilities

Determine, in accordance with the legislation and bylaws, any violations that may have occurred and the correct response
Determine appropriate steps to take throughout duties and be able to escalate issues that are beyond scope as needed
Make determinations through investigative processes
Enforce City bylaws as assigned
Respond to public inquiries
Schedule Inspections
Conduct site inspections of properties within the City with regard to structure, plumbing, wiring, heating, sanitation, fire and life safety and other by-law related matters
Perform inspections and investigations in accordance with appropriate legislation and provide enforcement
Serve notices and orders as required to property owners and other affected parties when violations of by-laws are noted
Advise owners and other affected parties of remedial measures required to comply with City By-laws
Prepare reports and maintain inspection records and correspondence as required and as necessary for any resulting legal proceedings that may be required
Coordinate and provide guidance to contractors to remediate noncompliance
Process Contractor invoices as a result of remedial action
Liaise and provide support for other organizations/contractors
Issue charges pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act
Prepare court briefs and attend court proceedings to provide evidence in legal proceedings as necessary
May be engaged by the Province of Ontario or Federal government to enforce Emergency Orders and Regulations
Communicate professionally, and effectively with staff, consultants, agencies and members of the general public, promoting a high standard of customer service
Perform all tasks and responsibilities through the lens of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, ensuring commitment to fairness, representation, accessibility and respect for diverse perspectives and cultures in all aspects of work
Perform other duties as assigned