By-Law Enforcement Officer

City of St Catharines

• $79K — $88K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Grade 12 Diploma with supplementary courses in municipal law enforcement and property standards.
  • Diploma in Police Foundations or Law and Security preferred.
  • MLEOA registration and Municipal Law Enforcement Officer certification required within 3 years.
  • OAPSO registration and Certified Property Standards Officer certification required within 3 years.
  • 3 years of experience in a municipal environment required.
  • Strong ability to interpret municipal By-laws and Provincial legislation.
  • Proficient in public relations and conflict resolution, particularly with property owners and tenants.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect properties for compliance with municipal By-laws and regulations.
  • Investigate and document violations of municipal and Provincial legislation.
  • Enforce compliance and assist non-compliant parties in meeting By-law requirements.
  • Serve legal summons for By-law offences and related prosecutions.
  • Oversee business licensing enforcement and related investigations.
  • Chair monthly By-law enforcement meetings.
  • Perform related duties as needed to support compliance efforts.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training provided for professional development.
  • Support for certifications in law enforcement and property standards.
  • Work in a collaborative environment at City Hall.
  • Regular Monday to Friday work hours for work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to engage with the community and contribute to public safety.
Full Job Description
Investigate violations or perceived violations of Municipal By-laws and Provincial legislation to determine the need for compliance. Collect and document evidence regarding compliance to allow for the resolution of the violations in an efficient time period via mediation, remediation or legal action. What You'll be Doing: • Inspect private, residential and commercial properties to determine their use is in conformance with designated By-laws (i.e. waste, zoning, signage, property standards, pool closures and licensing). • Investigate violations or perceived violations of By-laws and Provincial legislation involving collection of evidence, determination of an offence and documentation of violations. • Enforcement of by-laws to ensure properties are in compliance with the By-laws, advising those in non-compliance of the requirements and working to achieve compliance or proceeding with prosecution. • Serve summons to property owners, corporations, contractors and other persons as determined for offences where prosecution is required due to non-compliance with By-laws and Provincial legislation. Includes service for Municipal By-law infractions on behalf of the Building Section (Ontario Building Code Act and Regulations) and Fire Services (Ontario Fire Code, Fire Protection and Prevention Act) offences. • Enforcement of business licensing By-law including investigation, laying of charges and attending court as a witness for the prosecution. • Chairing monthly By-law meetings. • Perform other similar and related duties, as required. What's Required: • Minimum of Grade 12 Diploma plus supplementary courses including training through the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Association (MLEOA), the Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers (OAPSO) and Ontario Building Code courses. • Diploma in Police Foundations or Law and Security is considered an asset. • Registration with MLEOA and certification as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer within three (3) years from the commencement of duties. • Registration with OAPSO and certification as a Certified Property Standards Officer (CPSO) within three (3) years commencement of duties. • Three (3) years of related experience in a municipal environment. • Ability to interpret and apply legislation such as municipal By-laws, Provincial Acts and regulations. • Demonstrated ability to tactfully and effectively deal with the public, homeowners, landlords and tenants to resolve issues on affected properties and other situations. • Strong attention to detail. Must be observant and methodical in conducting investigations and documenting evidence. • Ability to act in a confident and professional manner in stressful situations, including presenting evidence in court, and responding promptly to customer needs. • Must be willing to work outside in all environments. • Valid Ontario Driver's license, Class "G", with a clean driving record. Job Details: Job ID: 2026-207 Employee Group: CUPE Local 157 Pay Group: 9 Pay Rate: 79,079 to 88,852 Location: City Hall - 50 Church Street Hours: 35 per week Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Position Type: Temporary, Full-time Duration: 2 years Application Deadline: 10/6/26 Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the application deadline date. Other Requirements: Other Position Requirements include: Class G Driver's Licence

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