Municipal Law Enforcement Officer I - Bradford, Canada - Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury

Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury

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Bradford, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Municipal Law Enforcement Officer I

(12 month contract)

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury offers a return to small town charm while being one of the country's fastest growing communities.

We are a vibrant, thriving community that possess a sense of pride and where community spirit prevails.

Our town is committed to being a complete and healthy community where there are opportunities for everyone to contribute and to benefit.

We are looking for a highly motivated professional to contribute to the Enforcement division of the Corporate Services Department.

Reporting to the Manager of Enforcement, this position will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring compliance with municipal by-laws.

Duties and Responsibilities

Inspects properties, vehicles and buildings to ensure conformance with various Bylaws including Traffic, Clean Yards, Licensing, Signs, Noise, Littering, Road Occupancy, Animal Control and Fences.
Identifies and investigates alleged offences, negotiating compliance with property owners and tenants through verbal and written communication.
Initiates prosecution under the procedures set out in Provincial Offences Act when voluntary compliance is not possible. Swears information and serves summonses. Attends Provincial Offences Court and gives evidence under oath based on investigations of bylaw contraventions.
Issues Penalty Notices pursuant to the Towns Administrative Monetary Penalty By-Law
Issues Part I Offence notices and swears Part III information before Justice of the Peace and serves summons on defendants.

Key Competencies and Qualifications

Certified Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (MLEO(c)) is preferred.
Knowledge of bylaws, applicable provincial and federal statutes and regulations, rules of evidence, property rights, Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation, Municipal Act, etc;
Detailed knowledge of the Town's geography and surrounding area, structures and roads; awareness of the public, local events and occurrences and potential hazards and risks.
Excellent interpersonal skills, judgment to exercise proper and full authority but in a judicious serviceoriented manner; the ability to diffuse hostile members of the public and possess strong conflict resolution skills.
Must be available to work varied shifts, including days, nights, evenings, weekends, holidays and participate in an emergency on call rotation.
Valid Ontario class G driver's licence in good standing.
Required to submit a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening upon hire.

The position offers an hourly of $29.77 to $ rates) an option for flexible work arrangements.

To explore these challenging opportunities further, we invite qualified applicants to visit the current opportunities section of the Towns career site.

Closing date for this position is May 21, 2024.

_The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is committed to providing accommodations based on any human rights protected grounds and in accordance with the AODA, throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please notify us when contacted for an interview and we will work with you to meet your needs__._