Enforcement Officer Jobs

JOB TITLE: Enforcement Officer

DEPARTMENT: Legislative Services

POSTING NUMBER: 105360

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1

JOB STATUS & DURATION: Full Time Permanent

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hour workweek / shift work / variable hours

LOCATION: Flower City Community Campus

SALARY GRADE: 9

SALARY RANGE: 1 ST STEP: $77,095.20 per annum

2 ND STEP: $81,172.00 per annum

JOB RATE: $85,412.60 per annum

JOB TYPE: Union

POSTING DATE: May 26,2023

CLOSING DATE: June 8,2023

Area Of Responsibility

Reporting to the Supervisor, By-law Enforcement, enforce Municipal, Planning and Heritage Act by-laws, conduct investigations, collect evidence, testify in court, participate in community outreach and public relations activities. Respond to community concerns through education and enforcement initiatives.

• Lead and assist in by-law investigations.
• Interact with other City Departments.
• Respond to complaints, take pro-active action on by-law violations and participate in division wide, seasonal and priority enforcement initiatives.
• Patrols may include foot patrol, bicycle and other enforcement vehicles.
• Work independently and collectively with other by-law enforcement officers to ensure residents, businesses, visitors comply with municipal by-laws.
• Gather evidence for prosecutions, testify in court, hearings and tribunals.
• Performs additional similar and related duties as assigned.
• Maintain daily journal of activities, investigations, complaints and evidence. Maintain physical files, electronic case management files, daily updating of investigations and maintain statistics.
• Follow all standard operating procedures for the maintenance of corporate equipment.
• Collaborate with other enforcement agencies including MTO, Regional Police, OPP, Animal Control, Municipal by-law enforcement agencies, etc.
• Enforce by-laws using a variety of investigative techniques and tools, including plain-clothes assignments, as required.
• Responsible for obtaining search warrants, seizure, storage of evidence and services legal notices.
• Provide dispatch services as required.
• Participate in special initiatives and extended enforcement projects.
• Liaise with community members (schools, businesses, residents, etc), attend public meetings and provide expert advise on educational and enforcement responses to community concerns.
• Attend specialized enforcement training and obtain related certifications (i.e., Noise, Building Code etc) as required.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of policies and procedures, as required.

Selection Criteria

• A valid non-probationary class G licence.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Over one (1) year, up to and including two (2) years of related by-law enforcement experience.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain a COB permit.
• Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
• Sound knowledge of Municipal Act & Planning Act and Provincial Offences Act.
• High school (Grade 12) graduation, plus an additional program of over one and up to two years in Law and Security, Police Foundations or equivalent.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button above (use for iCIMS) OR at: www.brampton.ca/employment (use for external websites/job boards) quoting reference #105360 by June 8,2023 and complete the attached questionnaire. We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self-identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. Should you wish to opt out of completing the survey, please select “prefer not to answer” as a response to each question. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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