Officer, Municipal Law Enforcement II

Town of Caledon•Caledon, ON

16h•CA$83,206 - CA$101,138•Hybrid

About The Position

The Town of Caledon is seeking an Officer, Municipal Law Enforcement II to enforce a multitude of municipal by-laws, including Zoning, Property Standards, Clean Yards, Fill, Fences, Signs, Animal Control, Noise and Nuisance, Traffic, and Business Licensing. This unionized role is responsible for conducting investigations, issuing notices and orders, and providing public education on municipal standards to ensure the protection of residents, property, and the community. The position reports directly to the Supervisor, Municipal Law Enforcement.

Requirements

Minimum education, training and/or knowledge normally acquired from a post-secondary degree or diploma in Criminal Justice and Public Policy, Law Enforcement, Criminology, or closely related field.
Successful completion of Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers (OAPSO) Part 1 and/or Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Association (MLEOA) Part 1 foundations course.
Minimum of (3) years municipal experience enforcing, interpreting and applying by-laws/regulations, conducting investigations and ensuring regulatory compliance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated municipal administration, by-law enforcement, property standards compliance, permit and license issuance, as well as investigation practices and procedures.
Knowledge and experience with provincial legislation, including the Provincial Offences Act, Highway Traffic Act, Building Code Act, the Municipal Act, Planning Act, Dog Owners’ Liability Act, Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and municipal regulatory by-laws.
Ability to conduct investigations/inspections including the preparation of written reports, briefs, evidence and other related documents and correspondence in a fast-paced working environment.
Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check.
Proof of qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Certification as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (MLEO©) and/or a Certified Property Standards Officer (CPSO) considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Conduct investigations of properties and buildings for compliance with the Town’s By-laws.
Direct property owners/occupants or business owners/operators of actions needed to be taken to rectify or correct By-law contravention(s).
Prepare investigation reports and ensure electronic data is fully entered into AMANDA.
Issue Notices of Violation, Orders, Part I, Part II and Part III processes of the Provincial Offences Act for non- compliance, and issue Administrative Monetary Penalties through the Administrative Monetary Penalty System (AMPS).
Communicate with property owners/occupants and licensees with respect to identified By-law contraventions.
Coordinating and conducting joint enforcement investigations with other enforcement agencies such as OPP, TRCA, CVC, NEC, MECP, etc.
Supervise Town contractors carrying out remedial enforcement actions on a property in order to rectify By-law contraventions.
Participates and makes recommendations in the process to improve and/or develop policies, practices and procedures that enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
Where operational needs arise, act as back up coverage to perform animal control duties.
Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned.