Officer, Municipal Law Enforcement

The Corporation of the Township of Minden Hills-Minden, Canada

Work Term: Permanent

  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 35 hours per week
  • Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
    Work site environment:

  • Outdoors
    Work setting:

  • Rural area
    Tasks:

  • Enforce municipal and provincial regulations, investigate complaints, and issue warnings and citations to commercial and residential property owners and occupants

  • Enforce parking by-laws on city streets, regional roads and municipal properties
  • Respond to citizen complaints concerning stray domestic animals, livestock and wildlife; issue warnings and citations to owners; and impound lost, homeless and dangerous animals
  • Investigate properties in violation of zoning and related by-laws, after receiving requests for licence clearances pertaining to zoning and related by-laws
  • Investigate public complaints, issue citations and prepare reports; and give evidence to city councils, taxi commissions and in court
    Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses:

  • By-law enforcement training courses

  • Health and safety training course
    Area of work experience:

  • By-law enforcement officer
    Security and safety:

  • Criminal record check

  • Driving record check (abstract)
    Transportation/travel information:

  • Valid driver's licence
    Work conditions and physical capabilities:

  • Bending, crouching, kneeling

  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Combination of sitting, standing, walking
  • Attention to detail
  • Large workload
    Personal suitability:

  • Accurate

  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player
    Screening questions:

  • Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

  • Are you willing to relocate for this position?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
  • Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
  • Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?