128 - Hl - Cliff Program - Tobacco Enforcement - London, Canada - Middlesex-London Health Unit

Middlesex-London Health Unit

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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Tobacco Enforcement Officers (1 Temporary full-time)

The Middlesex-London Health Unit has exciting opportunity for one temporary full-time Tobacco Enforcement Officer to work on the Substance Use team in the Healthy Living division at City plaza London Ontario until December 2023.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direction of the Supervisor, Tobacco Enforcement, Substance Use Program Team the incumbent will:

Conduct inspections of public places and workplaces to identify any infractions of the Smoke-Free Ontario Act, 2017 and municipal tobacco, cannabis and vaping-related bylaws in the City of London and County of Middlesex;
Liaise with municipalities and other enforcement agency partners concerning the Smoke-Free Ontario Act 2017 and municipal, provincial and federal tobacco, cannabis and vaping bylaws and legislation;
Conduct inspections on school property and liaise with school administration to enforce smokefree and vapourfree provisions on school property;
Conduct inspections on hospital property and liaise with hospital administration to enforce smokefree and vapourfree provisions on hospital property;
Conduct inspections at indoor and outdoor special events and liaise with operators to ensure compliance and to enforce smokefree and vapourfree provisions;
Conduct inspections and provide education to tobacco and vapour product retailers;
Issue warnings and offence notices (Part I tickets and Part III summonses) for infractions for smoking or vaping in prohibited spaces and the illegal sale and promotion of tobacco and vaping products;
Prepare documentation for court cases and attend court when required to provide testimony for offence notices issued;
Respond to public and owner/operator complaints and inquiries; and,
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

College Diploma in Police Foundations or in Law and Security Administration, or equivalent education and experience;
12 years of enforcement experience or security training;
Qualified to become designated as a Provincial Offences Officer;
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Valid Ontario Driver's License and own reliable transportation;
Flexible work hours required (including days, evenings, nights, and weekends);
Training and/or experience working with culturally diverse individuals would be considered an asset;
Training pertaining to nonviolent conflict resolution and deescalation would be considered an asset; and,
The ability to communicate (written and verbal) in French or and other language(s) is highly desirable.

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $29.85 to $37.32 based on qualifications and experience.