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The Town of Fort Erie is a diverse, welcoming community that is growing. Come join our team and put your mark on something that is exciting, rewarding and challenging. We are recruiting people who share our values of teamwork, respect, honesty and commitment. You'll be joining a team of dedicated, professional and committed co-workers, willing to go the extra mile. Our mission is to lead and serve Fort Erie by pursuing opportunities, leveraging partnerships and managing our resources to achieve growth. The bar is set high, but we will help you reach it!

The Junior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer will ensure compliance with/enforce by-laws and certain provincial statutes with particular emphasis on lot maintenance and parking enforcement; investigate/assist in the prosecution of alleged violators; provide information to/educate the public on by-law issues and enforcement matters.

The successful candidate will have a two (2) year Community College Diploma in a directly related discipline (e.g. Law and Security Administration, Police Foundations) and is working towards a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer certification. They will possess a valid Class G, unrestricted drivers’ license with driving record acceptable to The Corporation. The successful candidate will have technical knowledge of municipal law enforcement, litigation practices, procedures, and general investigative techniques.

This non-union position offers an hourly rate of $28.62 based on 37.50 hours per week.

If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and grow and promote positive change in a friendly, safe environment, we'd love to hear from you!

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The deadline for receiving applications is 12:00 NOON local time on Friday June 16, 2023. For more information and to apply please click here.

Only applicants chosen for interviews will be contacted. Personal information is collected pursuant the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended to determine eligibility for employment. The Town of Fort Erie is an equal opportunity employer and accommodation is available to candidates upon request.

Department: Planning and Development Services

Division: Building and Inspection

Reports to: Coordinator, Law Enforcement

Position Objective

To ensure compliance with/enforce by-laws and certain provincial statutes with particular emphasis on Lot maintenance and Parking Enforcement; investigate/assist in the prosecution of alleged violators; provide information to/educate the public on by-law issues and enforcement matters

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Initiate/receive complaints and/or inquiries from the public, Council members, colleagues, and outside agencies; conduct inspections/investigations in a timely fashion.

2. Understand, interpret and apply Provincial statutes, regulations, and local regulatory and licensing by-laws; enforce/ensure compliance with municipal by-laws, in particular by-laws that regulate, lot maintenance, noise, fences, zoning and parking.

3. Receive and resolve problems; strive to gain voluntary compliance and assist in mediating disputes between property owners.

4. Investigate parking issues/provide parking enforcement throughout the Town, particularly in the business areas of the Town, near schools and during winter control season; liaise with the Town’s parking contractor during the summer months.

5. Collect and prepare evidence; swear information; lay charges; prepare court files; co-ordinate and assist in prosecution of charges; attend court when necessary to give evidence under oath.

6. Issue/serve notices, summonses and orders; conduct follow-up inspections to ensure compliance.

7. Record/maintain accurate, comprehensive notes of all complaints, investigations and enforcement activities; maintain a confidential, effective and comprehensive records management system.

8. Supervise the removal of debris, abandoned vehicles; mowing of long grass /weeds.

9. Assist in the processing of property status inquiries; schedule and participate in Property Standards Hearings and attend property standards hearings as a witness when necessary.

10. Maintain an effective/co-operative working relationship with all municipal departments, outside government bodies, enforcement agencies, local business improvement associations, local interest groups and general contractors in relation to certain enforcement issues.

11. Advise the public on by-law enforcement matters; contribute to administrative reports.

12. Continuously review and improve municipal law enforcement procedures to identify and eliminate non-value added processes.

Education & Experience

• Two (2) year Community College Diploma in a directly related discipline (e.g. Law and Security Administration, Police Foundations)

• Working toward Municipal Law Enforcement Officer certification

• Valid Class G, unrestricted drivers’ license with driving record acceptable to The Corporation

Knowledge

• Technical knowledge of municipal law enforcement, litigation practices and procedures

• Technical knowledge of general investigative techniques

• Technical knowledge of The Municipal Act; Building Code Act; Courts of Justice Act; Provincial Offences Act, municipal by-laws, regulations and other like

• Applied, technical knowledge of computers, office software applications, GIS databases and query software

• General knowledge of local government or public sector organization and protocol

• General knowledge of office procedures

Skills & Ability

• Speak and write effectively in English; communicate effectively with staff, outside agencies and members of the public

• Understand, interpret and apply provincial statutes, regulations and local by-laws

• Conduct investigations; exercise tact, discretion and confidentiality

• Collect and prepare evidence in law enforcement investigations

• Effectively and accurately organize, prioritize and complete tasks with limited supervision and limited re-work

• Operate administrative and computer systems in a Windows environment

• Safely operate a Corporation vehicle

• Adhere to strict deadlines and limitation periods

• Initiative/work independently

• Conflict resolution/mediation

• Concern for standards and quality; attention to detail

• Concern for image impact/integrity

• Self-confidence

• Adapt to change, learn and practice new skills, as required from time to time

Supervision

Not Applicable

Work demands

• Irregular working hours

• Close attention to ensure accuracy and avoid errors

• May involve dealing with emotionally charged situations

• Office environment and field work

• Occasional work outside traditional workday

• Occasional exposure to behaviorally difficult clients

• Position includes nights, weekends, holidays and irregular shifts

Position History
This position was partially created in 2019 in response to Council’s request for additional short term rental enforcement. Reviewed, updated and renamed in May 2023.