Job Description

The City of Quinte West is situated on the shores of the beautiful Bay of Quinte. We are located directly along the Highway 401 corridor approximately 1.5 hours east of Toronto and 2.5 hours west of Ottawa. Over 46,560 people make Quinte West home. Quinte West’s natural setting, with its attractive scenic backdrop of rolling hills, rich farmland and clean waterways, creates a healthy environment for working, living, and raising a family. Safe, well-planned neighbourhoods and plenty of recreational activities make Quinte West the ideal place to visit or call “home”.

Position: Municipal Law Enforcement Officer I (12 month contract)

Department: Planning and Development Services

Division: Building Services and By-Law Enforcement

Reports to: Supervisor of By-law Enforcement

Planning and Development Services

This department assists and advises the public, land stakeholders, government agencies and Council on matters related to land use planning, development and municipal by-law enforcement.

Building Services and By-Law Enforcement

This department maintains building standards and inspections according to the Ontario Building Code Act as well as Municipal By-laws.

Purpose and Scope:

This position is responsible for the application and enforcement of all municipal by-laws, policies and codes including, but not limited to, Parking, Sign and Yard Maintenance By-law(s).

Duties and Responsibilities:

The position will:

• Serve as the Municipality’s Provincial Offences Officer for enforcement purposes.
• Deal with by-law complaints registered by the public.
• Investigate and procure evidence in alleged violations of municipal by-laws, policies and codes.
• Initiate legal proceedings, including filing information with the appropriate Court.
• Serve as the Municipality’s designate in Court proceedings.
• Issue summonses in accordance with approved by-law provisions, including parking violations.
• Undertake inspections, as required, with regard to applications for licenses and license renewal process.
• Provide information and support in preparing by-laws and, as appropriate, the setting of fines and short-forming process under the Provincial Offences Act.
• Conduct regular tours of the Municipality to identify by-law infractions.
• Mediate between parties when appropriate.

Note: The above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Contacts:

The position will have direct contact with:

Internal: Supervisor of By-law Enforcement, Chief Building Official, Director of Planning and Development Services, all other City Departments.

External: City Solicitor, the general public, business owners.

Education/Specialized Training/Skills:

The position requires:

• A minimum of a two (2) year Community College Diploma in law enforcement or a related field.
• A valid Class G Driver’s Licence and a safe driving record in good standing, satisfactory to the employer.
• Working knowledge of legal and court processes.
• Capabilities for interpreting and application of legislative provisions.
• Ability to conduct investigative inquiries under potentially sensitive situations.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written and strong personal organizational capabilities.

Nice to have:

Although not required, the following would be considered a preferred asset to the position.

• Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Certification.
• The ability to communicate in both English and French.
• Previous municipal experience.

Work Experience:

The position requires a minimum of one (1) year experience in by-law enforcement, preferably in a municipal environment.

Decision Making:

The position is responsible for providing timely and accurate information to the Supervisor of By-law Enforcement and the Chief Building Official and for responding to the decisions and directions generated by same. Recommendations are based on knowledge and data obtained from firsthand information and/or site visits. Final decisions regarding legal action are made in consultation with the Chief Building Official.

Supervision:

• Not Applicable

Work Environment

• Work in an office environment on a daily basis.
• Outside work is a regular requirement.
• Occasional travel outside municipal boundaries may be required on occasion.
• Occasional work outside of regular office hours and on weekends.

This posting is for an existing temporary vacancy.

Personal information and any supporting material are collected and administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).

We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Quinte West is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.

Please contact the Human Resources Department at 613-392-2841 ext. 1106 or hr@quintewest.ca to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Applicants will be required to consent to the completion of a criminal reference check and the completion of a driver’s abstract, if deemed a requirement of the position.

The City of Quinte West does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates in its recruitment processes. All applications are reviewed and assessed by Human Resources staff and the hiring manager.