Corporate Services/By-Law Enforcement Officer

Job summary

The officer is responsible for the inspection, enforcement, and administration of municipal by-laws. This includes investigating problems and liaising with various community groups and residents to resolve issues.

Job details

Municipality of North Middlesex See more positions Business Location: Parkhill, Ontario Position Type Full Time Category Other Work Place Location: In Person Hours Normal work hours are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday with some occasional work required on evenings and weekends. Job Description Reporting to the Director of Corporate Services / Clerk, the Corporate Services Coordinator / By-law Enforcement Officer carries out inspection, enforcement, and administrative duties under municipal by-laws. The Corporate Services Coordinator / By-law Enforcement Officer investigates and attempts to resolve problems while liaising with a wide variety of groups and individuals. This position requires the ability to juggle multiple priorities and work under deadline pressure. Given the legal significance of key duties, high accuracy, attention to detail, and strict adherence to deadlines are critical. As a member of the municipal team, the incumbent is responsible for serving North Middlesex by meeting the needs and expectations of residents, businesses, and community partners. Education Post Secondary Education Qualifications Experience Required Education & Certifications Post-secondary education in Police Foundations, Law and Security, or a related field. Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (MLEO) certification through the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers’ Association of Ontario preferred. Certification as a Property Standards Officer is considered an asset. Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract. Completion of the Municipal Administration Program (MAP) through AMCTO is an asset. Strong investigative skills and sound judgement Completion of basic courses in planning, building code, by-law enforcement, or conflict resolution is considered an asset. Preferred Experience At least three (3) years of municipal experience in by-law enforcement, with direct experience handling Zoning and Property Standards By-laws preferred. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Strong knowledge of planning, building, and by-law enforcement activities, municipal policies, and the Provincial Offences Act. Excellent oral and written communication skills with strong investigative abilities and sound judgment. High level of customer service orientation with the ability to maintain a positive team environment. Proven conflict resolution skills with diplomacy, tact, and the ability to exercise discretion and strict confidentiality. Strong organizational and time management skills to prioritize workload and meet tight deadlines. Proficiency with computer systems and software (Microsoft Office Suite, database record-keeping). Compensation And Benefits from $33.83/hour How to Apply You must be logged in to access this information. Please login or create an account. If you need assistance with resume writing or access to computers/internet, please connect with our Community Employment Choices (CEC) office, at 16 B Second Street, in Strathroy, or by phone at 1-888-478-2111 ext. 200. These services are free as CEC is an Employment Ontario Service Provider, a non-profit agency providing free service to job seekers and local employers through Employment Ontario provincially funded programs. Offering employment and training programs in our community since 1994, CEC's mission is to support businesses and job seekers in meeting the labour market needs of Middlesex County with: job training information, career planning, job search support, job placement opportunities and incentives, as well as referrals to community resources. See more job opportunities

What you’ll do

The officer is responsible for the inspection, enforcement, and administration of municipal by-laws. This includes investigating problems and liaising with various community groups and residents to resolve issues.

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in Police Foundations or Law and Security, and a valid Ontario Class G Driver's License. At least three years of municipal by-law enforcement experience is preferred.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• By-law Enforcement
• Investigation
• Conflict Resolution
• Customer Service
• Time Management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Zoning By-laws
• Property Standards
• Provincial Offences Act
• Diplomacy
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication

Job areas

• Government & Public Sector
• Legal
• Security & Safety
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support