Parking Enforcement Officer

**JOB OPPORTUNITY
**Parking Enforcement Officer
**Working for City of Thorold**

By joining the City of Thorold team, you will be choosing to become part of the fastest
growing municipality in the beautiful Niagara region.

Working with us means a great pension, superb benefits package and a supportive and
collaborative team environment. We invest in our people and prioritize creating
opportunities for our employees to learn and grow in their roles.

We are proudly home to Canada Games Park, an internationally recognized and
certified athletics and wellness facility. Our 300+ acres of parks and trails, two
community centers, two arenas and outdoor pool are what makes Thorold the ideal
place to build your career.

**Primary Function**

The role of the Parking Enforcement Officer is to enforce the City of Thorold’s various
parking related by-laws. The Officer’s responsibilities include patrolling on-street and
off-street parking areas, public education of parking regulations, issuance of tickets,
towing of vehicles and presenting evidence in Court and/or Appeals.

**Responsibilities**:
Enforce municipal parking regulations, initiate/receive complaints and/or enquiries
and issue warnings and citations for violations

Patrols on-street and off-street parking areas

Input and track all tickets and payments in parking software system, run reports and
send out notices as required

Direct and co-ordinate the removal of vehicles by the City’s towing contractors in
accordance with the traffic by-laws and the City’s contract

Submit violations to the Ministry of Transportation and Provincial Offences Office

Provide information to the public regarding parking regulations and facilities

Appear as a witness at appeals and court pertaining to challenged parking infractions

Ensure the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity at all times

Optimize and use initiative on a daily and ongoing basis to execute efficient work
practices

Work in a safe manner promoting health and safety at all times and compliance with
the Occupational Health & Safety Act

Participate in regular team meetings and support team building

Work closely with departmental staff

Other duties as assigned

**Education/Experience **

Completion of a two (2) year college program in a directly related discipline (e.g. Law
& Security, Police Foundations)

Minimum of one (1) year relevant work experience

Certification via Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Association considered an
asset

Valid Class ‘G’ driver’s license

**Conditions of Employment**

Required to work under the general supervision of the Director of Development Services
in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions with occasional office work involving
mental and visual concentration with frequent interruptions. Work closely with
departmental staff.

The above statement reflects the principal functions and duties as required for proper
evaluation of the job. Other related duties can only be considered part of the job if they
directly relate to the primary function contained herein.

**Job Location**: City Hall
3540 Schmon Parkway, Thorold

**Job Rate**: $27.79

**Job Type**: Unionized

**Hours of Work**: 35 hours per week. Must be available to work weekdays,

evenings and weekends as needed.

**applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.**

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the
Ontario Human rights code, the City will provide accommodation to applicants with
disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. If selected
to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform staff

of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

Information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes.