By-Law - Bylaw Compliance Officer

Workforce Development • Lakeshore, ON

4d • CA$41 - CA$48 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager - Bylaw Compliance, the Municipal Bylaw Compliance Officer is responsible for obtaining compliance with municipal bylaws. This role involves enforcing various bylaws such as property standards, yard maintenance, zoning, animal control, parking, and pool enclosures. The officer will respond to complaints, investigate properties, attempt to achieve compliance directly with owners, issue orders when necessary, and assist with by-law prosecutions. The position also requires adherence to health and safety regulations and may involve other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2 year College Diploma program in law enforcement or equivalent education and/or experience
• Two years of experience in a similar industry setting
• Must obtain Municipal Law Enforcement of Ontario certification within a reasonable time of hire
• Must obtain Property Standards Certification within a reasonable time of hire and maintain membership in good standing with the Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers
• Must have experience demonstrating effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must have experience demonstrating strong organizational and interpersonal skills; tact and sound judgment
• Must hold and maintain a valid Ontario driver’s license as a condition of employment
• Working knowledge in building, construction, plumbing, electrical and heating
• Knowledge of Building Code, Property Standards, Municipal by-laws and other relevant legislation
• Knowledge of the legal process, court, giving testimony
• Experience dealing with the public
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Capable of recognizing hazards and be able to translate same into operational recommendations and requirements

Responsibilities

• Enforce the by-laws of the Municipality. Most common by-laws enforced are property standards, yard maintenance, zoning, animal control, parking and pool enclosures.
• Tactfully respond to those who file a complaint with respect to a by-law issue.
• Attend to properties to investigate a complaint including note taking and photographs.
• Attempt to achieve by-law compliance directly with the owner.
• Issue orders to comply with by-law when necessary.
• Retain and direct contractors to bring properties into compliance with by-laws.
• Assist with the preparation of by-law prosecutions, including providing court testimony and at property standards appeal hearings.
• Comply with OHSA as well as the Municipality of Lakeshore’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree