By-law Enforcement Officer - Prescott, Canada - Corporation of the Town of Prescott

Description

TOWN OF PRESCOTT/AUGUSTA TOWNSHIP

By-Law Enforcement Officer & Intern Building Official

Position:
By-Law Enforcement Officer & Intern Building Official


Competition#:11-2023


Type:
Full-Time, Permanent - Non-Union


Reports To:
Manager of Building and Bylaw (Prescott)
Fire Chief/Alt. CEMC/Manager of By-Law Enforcement (Augusta)


Hours:35 hours per week; flexible schedule with a requirement to work outside normal business hours


Rate of Pay:
$ per hour


Benefits/Pension:
Yes


Start Date:
January 2024


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Summary

The By-Law Enforcement Officer & Intern Building Official is a highly visible shared position between the Town of Prescott (.6) and the Township of Augusta (.4).

Reporting to the Manager of Building and By-Law (Prescott) and the Fire Chief/Alt.
CEMC/Manager of By-Law Enforcement (Augusta), this position will be responsible for:

• Enforcement and Inspections of individual properties and situations as it relates to Municipal By-laws
• Providing advice and direction to the public regarding the building permit and bylaw enforcement process. Ensuring all forms used and submitted to the

Municipalities are filled in correctly and completely

• Inspection of all buildings ensuring compliance with the Ontario Building Code

The individual shall use their expertise to work with both Municipalities and the public to ensure adherence to Municipal By-Laws and the Ontario Building Code.

Key Duties, Responsibilities and Expectations

• Ensure that all municipal bylaws are enforced at the direction of the municipality
• Perform duties of Provincial Offences Officer for the purposes of legal action or bylaw enforcement.
• Prepare public notices to educate the public on existence, content, and intent of bylaws as well as the corporation's policy regarding action against violation
• Process property, zoning, and work order requests
• Review and inform the public of additional information or incomplete forms submitted to the Municipality in relation to Building Permits or Bylaw Concern forms
• Conduct site inspections as required
• Produce and maintain any forms, records, reports and correspondence as required
• Perform other duties, as assigned
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA) and the PersonalInformation Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Education, Experience & Skills

• Post-Secondary education or practical experience in a related field such as construction, law enforcement, or building design is preferred
• Must have knowledge of or the ability to obtain the knowledge in the following areas:
• Municipal By-laws, enforcement processes, Provincial Offences Act and court proceedings
• Property Standards Bylaw
• Ontario Building Code
• Fire Code
• Official Plans
• Zoning Bylaws
• Source Water Protection Plans
• Applicable Federal and Provincial laws and regulations related to planning, development, building and bylaw enforcement
• To have or the ability to obtain a Building Code Identification Number
• Have or the ability to obtain qualification and registration as per the Ontario Building Code in the following categories within 2 years of the date of hire:
• legal

- house
- plumbing house
- hvac house

• Working towards or designation of Building Code Qualified or Certified Building Code Official
• Must demonstrate the following skills:
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Strong commitment to ongoing learning and training
• Demonstrated ability to deal with the public
• Strong analytical abilities
• Comfortable using a computer and automation tools
• Work independently, using initiative, and good judgement
• Flexible, adaptable, and possess superior customer services skills
• Act professionally in providing services to the public and as a representative of the municipality.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality of all information is critical
• Satisfactory Police Criminal Check
• Valid Class "G" Driver's License and a Driver's Abstract satisfactory to the Employer

Working Conditions and Environment

• This position is primarily based at the Prescott Municipal Building at 360 Dibble Street West, Prescott, Ontario
• Ability to work in inclement weather while enforcing municipal bylaw and conducting building inspections outside of normal working hours
• The position is based on a 35hour work week
• Normal office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, however there is a requirement to work outside normal business hours

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
From $24.98 per hour


Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Prescott, ON K0E 1T0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

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