Municipal By-Law Compliance Officer

Career Opportunities: Municipal By-Law Compliance Officer (Temporary Approx. 11 months) (4753) Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity. Job Profile The City of Cambridge has 2 temporary full-time openings for Municipal By-Law Compliance Officer in the Municipal By-law Compliance and Corporate Security Division, Corporate Services Department available immediately. Reporting to the Supervisor of Municipal By-Law Compliance, the following duties will apply: What you will be doing Represents the City in public situations and foster positive community relationships through events. Provides the public with information and assistance on related areas of enforcement including By-laws, Provincial Acts and regulations, and other information as appropriate. Inspects properties, vehicles, buildings and businesses to ensure their use is in conformance with designated by-laws (i.e. Lot Maintenance, Noise, Business Licensing, Signs, and Traffic/Parking). Ensures complete and detailed documentation of all investigations, both manually and electronically. This includes recording facts, capturing photographic evidence, and providing sufficient detail to support prosecution. Uploads photos and evidence to AMANDA or other case management software as required. Interpret and apply relevant by-laws and legislation while staying up to date on current regulations. When necessary, issue notices of contravention, orders, tickets, or summonses for violations of municipal by-laws When necessary to execute an order, provide direction to all contractors including scheduling and overseeing work. Liaises with outside agencies and perform joint inspections where required. Attends Provincial Offences Court and hearings on behalf of the City to present evidence in proceedings Patrol assigned areas on foot and in vehicle in all weather conditions. Adhere to a strict code of confidentiality, incidental to all division investigations. Wears a city uniform and operates a marked city vehicle. Perform other duties as assigned. Education Two-year College Diploma in Police Foundations/Law and Security or related discipline. Municipal Law Enforcement Foundations course and Ontario Association of Property Standards Training would be considered an asset Experience and Knowledge A minimum of one to two years of related work experience Valid “G” Driver’s License required, with a driver’s abstract acceptable to the City (4 or less demerit points may be considered acceptable) Working knowledge of Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Municipal By-laws, and relevant enabling legislation such as Municipal Act, Provincial Offences Act, Building Code Act, and the Planning Act. Must be able to accurately and objectively interpret, apply, and enforce a wide variety of by-laws provincial/federal legislation, policies, and procedures, and relay compliance-related information to others in a variety of situations. Strong conflict resolution, negotiation and communication skills with the ability to diffuse emotionally charged situations. The ability to apply tact, diplomacy and persuasion with confident messaging when dealing with various stakeholders. Good organizational and time management skills to prioritize workload Knowledge of court room decorum and procedures We will ask you for these items if you are hired Proof of your current and valid certificate(s) and/or educational qualifications. Valid G driver's license. Worker Health and Safety Awareness Training certificate from the Ministry of Labour. (may be obtained post offer) Current and valid Police Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check to be provided prior to commencement in this position. Your compensation This position is within Grade 8 of the inside workers union salary schedule and has an hourly range of $42.64 - $45.33. Location of position This position will be working out of 50 Dickson Street, Cambridge, Ontario (subject to change). Hours of work The regular hours of work will be scheduled on a continental rotating shift as scheduled by the supervisor. Shifts are 11 hours long (10 hours paid with a 1-hour unpaid lunch) and cover 7 days a week 24 hours a day(35 hours per week). Regular hours of work and shifts subject to change at the discretion of the Supervisor of Municipal By-law Compliance. To apply, submit your candidate profile and application through cityONE Careers, prior to January 30, 2026. Accommodation needs and protection of privacy The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment. We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity. We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact HRServices@Cambridge.ca to make your needs known in advance. For more information on our Employment Equity, please read our full policy . Personal information collected in relation to the recruitment process is collected under the authority outlined in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and used solely to determine eligibility for employment with the City of Cambridge only. #J-18808-Ljbffr