Municipal Law Enforcement Officer

4 weeks ago


Hamilton, Canada City of Hamilton Full time

**About the City of Hamilton**

**Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometres of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason**

**JOB POSTING**

JOB ID #: 20469

Municipal Law Enforcement Officer - Forestry (Periodic)
Planning & Economic Development
Licensing & By-law Services
330 Wentworth St. N.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: All current and upcoming full-time vacancies

UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Inside

HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week
- GRADE: K
- SALARY/HOUR: $37.705 - $42.847 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: All current and upcoming full-time vacancies for the period of May 11 - November 11, 2023

Job Description ID #: 7191

As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Investigates and enforces City of Hamilton By-laws such as Woodland Conservation, Conservation and Sustainable use of Woodlands on Private Property with the Urban Boundary of the City of Hamilton, To Regulate Trees on or Affecting Public Property, Private Property, Property Standards, Yard Maintenance, and all other related City of Hamilton Bylaws by:

- Investigating and analyzing assigned inquiries/complaints to determine if it indicates a potential/actual violation;
- Inspections to trees located on private property and noxious weeds to determine potential hazards;
- Receives, investigates and reviews files to prohibit or regulate the destruction or injuring of trees;
- Investigating observed by-law related issues and/or actual/potential violations to proactively enforce by-law requirements;
- Approves/Refuses Notice of Intents, Permits and other applicable documents;
- Reviews and applies information to other City Departments including Building and Planning including Disconnection of Services template;
- Commonly utilizes good forestry practices including plotting, measuring, marking, assessing health and species of trees during investigations and determinations of woodlands;
- Taking appropriate action based on investigative results and policies and procedures including issuing orders, tickets and summonses;
- Identifying and making recommendations for management approval where enforcement includes consideration of other relevant factors such as evidence presented, history and timeframe for compliance;
- Completing written and/or verbal reports and correspondence;
- Contacting and/or liaising with other regulatory agencies or bodies such as the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation Authority and/or other departments to affect a resolution, to report issues outside the City’s jurisdiction and/or to clarify enforcement related policy/procedure;
- Inputting and retrieving complaint and inspections related data;
- Maintaining paper and computerized records for investigations, interviews and inspections such as investigations notebook;
- Preparing, collecting and giving evidence in court and/or in License and Property Standards Committee meetings.

Reviews, investigates and resolves assigned by-law inquiries and complaints from the public, other departments, supervisory staff and outside agencies/individuals.

Provides feedback on by-law amendments and/or policy/procedural changes.

Operates equipment such as a two-way radio, cell phone, computer, digital camera and specialized industry standard measuring tools and accessories specific to Forestry operations (provided) to ensure the complete and accurate reflection of inspection reports and evidence.

Drives a vehicle to complete investigations/inspections and attends other agencies, offices and court.

Must work in a variety of conditions including inclement weather, dust, dirt etc.

Must wear a uniform.

Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Relevant education acquired by completing a college program in a recognized forestry, arboriculture, or forest ecology program and or a combination of education


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