Job Description

Req ID: 27930
Vacancy Type: Combination
Contract Duration: Mix of contract up to Mar 31, 2027, and perm
Number of Positions: 10
Closing Date: 04/13/2026

The Enforcement Division at the City of Mississauga is looking for high-performing professionals to enforce a multitude of municipal by-laws and contribute to positive outcomes for residents and businesses in the local community. This position is front-line and would be responsible for enforcement of the City by-laws through public education, inspections, investigations, and/or laying charges.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints, collect evidence, and perform follow-up investigations to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Conduct thorough complaint investigations in order to achieve appropriate resolutions. When deemed necessary, take legal action in order to bring violators into conformity/compliance, providing professional testimony and evidence for court and tribunal hearings.
• Perform detailed inspections, maintain accurate and detailed records/logs, and databases of inspections.
• Prepare prosecution briefs; swear to information, affidavits, subpoenas and summonses; serve subpoenas and summonses; present oral testimony and demonstrative evidence for courts and tribunals.
• Participate in joint enforcement operations with police and other enforcement agencies.
• Communicate with diverse demographics and engage in education to deliver information to residents, businesses, the public, City staff, elected officials, industry-specific members and other law enforcement staff.
• Review by-laws, operational procedures and policies, and recommend amendments, changes, etc.
• Adhere to a strict code of confidentiality, incidental to all investigations.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Please note that the posted positions will be assigned to one of the three below enforcement units:

Property Standards, Investigations, & Enforcement

• Enforce a number of by-laws including the Property Standards By-Law, the Zoning By-Law and the Encroachment By-law, along with various other municipal by-laws.
• Focus on Private property maintenance issues, zoning, land use, and enforcement of certain rental housing types.

Bylaw Compliance & Enforcement

• Enforce a number of by-laws including Noise Control By-Law, Nuisance Gathering By-Law and Transportation Network Companies By-law, Adult Entertainment, among others.
• Focus on public nuisance matters including noise, lighting, gatherings, in addition to licensing within the City including taxis, Transportation Network Companies, and businesses.

Specialized Housing Enforcement

• Enforce a number of by-laws including Property Standards By-Law, Adequate Temperature By-Law, Debris and Anti-Littering By-Law, and other applicable by‑laws.
• Promote safe and well-maintained rental housing by enforcing licensing and registration requirements for City‑regulated rental housing, including apartment buildings, short-term rentals, lodging houses, among others.

NOTE These positions will require the successful candidates to work various shifts, which include days, evenings, overnight, weekends and statutory holidays and at times, will require overtime. A Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

Skills and Qualifications

• Municipal Law Enforcement Officer certification (can be obtained upon hiring)
• Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers certification (preferred).
• Graduate of a recognized community college in discipline of law enforcement, security administration, criminal justice studies or a by-law related course/major.
• 1-3 years working experience in related disciplines
• Excellent verbal and written communications.
• Strong public relations skills, as well as the ability to deal constructively with the public.
• Ability to work in stressful environments while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiating skills with the ability to diffuse emotionally charged situations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and proven attention to detail.
• Must hold a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence and may require access to a personal vehicle
• Ability to work both in the office but primarily in the field, operating a vehicle to conduct inspections and general patrols.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs and appropriate City software.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $80,567 - $107,426
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: 950 Burnhamthorpe Rd W
Organization Unit: CMS/By-Law Compliance & Enf - Platoon A
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Enforcement Division , Compliance, Licensing & Enf
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

The City of Mississauga may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology in sourcing candidates for some positions, however, it is not being used for screening, assessing, or selecting candidates.

We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.