Summer Inspector

**Job Description**:
**JOB TITLE**:Summer Inspector

**DEPARTMENT**:Legislative Services

**NUMBER OF POSITIONS**:1

**JOB STATUS & DURATION**:Temporary

**HOURS OF WORK**:35-hour workweek

**LOCATION**:Flower City Community Campus

**STARTING SALARY**:$15.50 per hour

**JOB TYPE**:Management and Administration

**POSTING DATE**:March 03, 2023

**CLOSING DATE**:March 10, 2023

**AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY**:
The By Law Enforcement Division is looking for motivated team players to assist with the summer inspection duties within the City of Brampton’s residential and/or commercial properties.

**Work Term: May to Sept**

**PRIMARY FUNCTION**:
Under the guidance of the Supervisor, By-Law Enforcement, enforce municipal by-laws and provincial legislation pertaining to the minimum maintenance standards of properties, which require repairs, or general upkeep of the interior and yards. Ensure occupancy standards are maintained within residential, commercial, and industrial surrounding yards. Conduct investigations, collect and document evidence, issue orders, notices, inspection reports, testify in court, and participate in community outreach and public relations activities. Respond to community concerns through education and enforcement initiatives. Maintain a positive, tactful demeanour in confrontational situations with the public, making on-the-spot decisions.
- Respond to complaints and investigate matters surrounding residential, commercial and industrial privately owned lands which surround them.
- Proactively identify safety hazards on/in buildings and yards on private property.
- Issue orders and ensure required remediation is performed and completed.
- Direct City contractors regarding self-help projects; cutting of excessive growth or removal of refuse from required areas. Inspect contractor work when completed.
- Conduct investigation into municipal by-law infractions regarding refuse and debris, grass and weeds, boulevard maintenance.
- Issue Notices of Non-compliance, Orders to Comply and Property Standards Orders.
- Liaise regularly with internal and external contacts; including Works, Parks, Peel Public Health, Peel Regional Police, contractors, homeowners, agents and lawyers.
- Provide information and educate the public on by-law matters in person, over the telephone, through correspondence and through Enforcement public awareness initiatives.
- Cause all administration fees and contractor fees related to self-help projects are added to property taxes for collection.
- Perform other and similar related duties as assigned.

**SELECTION CRITERIA**:
**EDUCATION**:

- Completion of High School (Grade 12) graduation or equivalent.
- Must be currently enrolled in a Fulltime post-secondary program, returning for the upcoming fall semester, in Municipal Law Enforcement, Police Foundations, Law & Society, Law & Security, Criminology, Law or any other related discipline.

**OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS**:

- Valid Ontario non-probationary Class G license with a clear driving record and able to obtain a City of Brampton Driver’s Permit.
- Able to work in all weather conditions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- **Preference will be given to students that have a permanent residency in Brampton._

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- Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria._

**Interview**: Our recruitment process will be completed with video conference technology.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.