By-law Enforcement Officer

TOWNSHIP OF EDWARDSBURGH/CARDINAL
 
SALARY GRID LEVEL: Contract Position
Date: July, 2018
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Chief Building Official, the By-law Enforcement Officer is responsible for the investigation, resolution by mutual acknowledgement, or laying of information for the enforcement of all municipal by-laws for which lack of compliance is enforceable, pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act, RSO 1990, Chapter P33 as amended.
Required Qualifications:
• Post-secondary education in related field and minimum of 5 years of previous experience in law enforcement.
• MLEO Certification – or ability to obtain Level 1 accreditation.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of municipal law and provincial legislation.
• Record keeping skills.
• Valid Class G Drivers License.
• Use of personal vehicle required.
Position Description:
• Investigates and resolves by-law enforcement matters which are brought to his/her attention through complaints or through his/her own observation.
• Responds to general inquiries pertaining to Township by-laws.
• Liaises with the public, staff, council, agencies and the Township prosecutor.
• Lays information and testifies in Provincial Court under the direction of the municipal prosecutor.
• Maintains office files for matters in each specific instance of the enforcement of municipal by-laws.
• Prepares and submits monthly reports to the Chief Building Official.
• Submits recommendations for the improvement of municipal by-law enforcement.
• Required to work various hours, including weekends.
• Other duties as assigned
The foregoing description reflects the general duties necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed to be all of the work requirements that may be inherent to this classification.

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to:

Shelbi McFarlane (Deacon)      smcfarlane@twpec.ca 
Community Development Coordinator

Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal
PO Box 129, 18 Centre Street
Spencerville, Ontario     K0E 1X0
Phone:  613-658-3055 x 101
Website: www.twpec.ca

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