City of Kitchener Careers

Bylaw Enforcement Officer (Lot Maintenance/Parking/Signs)

(Temporary Full Time for approximately 5 months)

Competition Number

2024-382

Job Code

0697

Posting Date

September 10, 2024

Closing Date

September 20, 2024 (at 6:00pm)

Job Status

Temporary Full-Time

The City of Kitchener is a vibrant and dynamic city of approximately 292,000, in the heart of southwestern Ontario. As the largest municipality in Waterloo Region, Kitchener continues to be poised for development and growth, enhancing its reputation as a leader in city-building and innovation, with nationally recognized strategies to build its neighbourhoods, its digital infrastructure and its diverse economy.

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Position Overview:

Inspects sites, investigates situations, and gathers evidence for snow and ice on sidewalks, dog licensing and for other by-law related duties as assigned. Issues Violation Notices, Provincial Offence Notices and summonses as required. Provides instruction and clarification to the public daily.

Responsibilities:

• Inspects sidewalks and issues notices of violation for snow and ice on sidewalk violations, gathers data on conditions of sidewalk, re-inspects sidewalks as required and will assist with Dog Licensing Inspections and other by-law investigations as assigned.
• Answer public inquiries (e-mail, phone) for all aspects of City by-laws related to snow & ice on sidewalks, dog licensing and other by-laws or duties as assigned.
• Plans daily patrol route, ensuring all areas requiring attention are covered efficiently and effectively. Attends Court to have information's and Summons sworn by Justice of the Peace; provides Legal Services staff with copy; serves copy to defendants.
• Updates information in electronic data collection system, maintains detailed notes to be used as evidence in court.
• Appears in Court as expert witness as required.
• Required to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions for an entire shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• 2 year post secondary diploma in Law and Security, Protection Security and Investigations or Police Foundations.
• Minimum of 1 year related experience in Law Enforcement.
• Valid MTO G class driver's license in good standing.
• Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check at your own expense as a condition of employment.
• Ability to support and project values compatible with the organization.
• Possess good public relations skills and be able to handle potentially abusive situations.
• Ability to communicate well and testify in court.
• Must wear a uniform.
• Highly motivated and capable of working independently and have the ability to analyze situations with problem solving, negotiating and mediation skills.
• Understanding of various Municipal By-Laws.
• Valid CPR Level “C” and Standard First Aid Certificate an asset.
• Detail oriented and have the ability to take clear and concise notes.
• Experience and developed skills in the use of a personal computer, with the ability to use software programs such as: AMANDA, OnPoint, Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook, etc., with accurate keyboarding skills.
• A personal vehicle is required for this position.
• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.

Note: All interested applicants are encouraged to apply. In the event there is no successful applicant with the stated level of education and experience, other applicants will be considered if a combination of their education and experience meets the following pre-determined equivalency:

• Grade 12 Diploma plus up to 1 year of post secondary courses with minimum 2 years’ related and relevant experience or 3-Year Degree/Diploma with minimum 6 months related and relevant experience.

The City of Kitchener is committed to an equity-driven, inclusive, accessible, and barrier-free recruitment and selection process, and to ensuring our workforce reflects the full diversity of the community we serve. We welcome applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ persons, as well as other equity deserving groups.

We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact Human Resources at [email protected], or 519-741-2200 ext. 7261 to make your needs known, so that we can support your full and equal participation throughout the hiring process.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Only candidates whose skills, experience and qualifications meet the requirements of the position will be contacted.

Please note that as per Human Resources Policy HUM-HIR-110, "Employment of Relatives of Staff Members and Elected Officials":

"The immediate relatives of staff of the Human Resources Division, all Directors, General Managers, or the Chief Administrative Officer and Elected Officials shall not be employed by the City in any capacity.

The immediate relatives of all other Management personnel shall not be employed where such employment would be:

1. within the same Department in the case of permanent full-time, temporary full-time and part-time classifications.

2. within the same Division in the case of students."

Department

Community Services

Division

Bylaw Enforcement

Union Affiliation

CUPE 791

Number of Positions

8

Hours of Work

35 hours per week

Location

Initial Location

Duke and Ontario - Bylaw Office 

City

Kitchener

Compensation

Salary Range

$62,228 – 77,784 annually

effective Nov 1, 2024: $63,682 - $79,602

Grade/Band

7