Tobacco Enforcement Officer - Part Time

Southwestern Public Health•Woodstock, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Southwestern Public Health prides itself on the flexible work environment that employees have come to appreciate and value. SWPH is a workplace where employees are integral to the research, planning, collaborative efforts and delivery of programs and services. This position is presently located at the Woodstock or St. Thomas site. This posting is for one (1) current vacancy. Reporting to the Program Manager, CDIP, the Tobacco Enforcement Officer participates in the enforcement process associated with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act within the jurisdiction of the Board of Health in accordance with the provincial laws, regulations, and established standards and protocols. Tobacco enforcement includes regular inspections, investigation of complaints, collection and documentation of evidence, laying charges, legal/prosecution activities, coordination activities with other enforcement agencies and education of premise operators.

Requirements

Completion of a two (2) year college diploma in a field of security and law enforcement; OR Equivalent of education and experience (i.e., some post-secondary courses in law enforcement combined with a minimum of 6-months of municipal by-law enforcement experience)
Qualifications to be designated a Provincial Offenses Officer and maintenance of such designation
Up to two (2) years of combined previous and on-the-job experience is required
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Conflict resolution skills
Skills in professionally investigating and/or executing charges
Good documentation skills and ability to write clearly and concisely in preparing crown briefs
Ability to deal with complaints in a non-confrontational manner and to remain calm and self-controlled under pressure
Good computer skills (Microsoft Word, Internet, email, Excel, databases)
Ability to work independently
Ability to work well with other enforcement staff and agencies, (i.e., Public Health Inspectors, Health Promoters)
Valid Ontario Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
Must comply with the current Ontario Public Health Standards
Adherence to SWPH’s policies and procedures
Terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement.
Fully vaccinated against COVID-19, are able to provide proof of immunization, and acknowledgement to follow Southwestern Public Health's policies and processes related to COVID-19 management in the workplace.

Responsibilities

Participates in the enforcement process associated with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act within the jurisdiction of the Board of Health in accordance with the provincial laws, regulations, and established standards and protocols.
Conducts regular inspections.
Investigates complaints.
Collects and documents evidence.
Lays charges.
Engages in legal/prosecution activities.
Coordinates activities with other enforcement agencies.
Educates premise operators.