Parking Enforcement Officer

Posting Id- 2708- Department- Community Services- Division- Community Standards- Section- By-Law Education and Enforcement- Job Grade- Contract SEA Grade 04- Rate of Pay- $34.08 - $40.09 Hourly- Job Type- Temporary Part Time - Contract- Contract Length/End Date- Six months- Replacement/New Position- Replacement- Posting Type- Internal and External- Posting Date- 09/04/2024- Application Deadline- 09/18/2024**Position Summary**: Reporting to the Supervisor, Parking Control Enforcement, the Parking Enforcement Officer will conduct vehicle, foot, and bicycle patrols of assigned areas ensuring compliance with the City’s parking by-laws as they relate to the parking of vehicles. **Key Duties and Responsibilities**: - Conduct patrols throughout the municipality to assess parking and enforce parking by-law infractions proactively - Provide enforcement response to parking complaints and parking conflicts with roads operations and issue associated parking penalty notices - Engage in awareness and education discussions with the public to achieve compliance with parking regulations and deter parking infractions - Report parking signage issues for inspection review and resolution - Record and document information and evidence (including photographic) associated with parking penalty notices and inspections related to parking complaints - Maintain parking control vehicles as required including bringing the vehicle in for repairs, oil changes, and cleaning, completing vehicle checks and use logs - Present evidence in support of parking penalty notices at Administrative Monetary Penalty System hearings - Assist By-Law Enforcement Officers with investigations and gathering evidence **Education and Experience**: - Diploma in Police Foundations or related discipline - MLEO Certification is an asset - 3 years' experience in enforcement or similar role **Required Skills/Knowledge**: - You can effectively work under pressure and handle difficult customer situations - Strong attention to detail and accuracy - Ability to work independently, combined with well-developed organization and time management skills and the ability to deal effectively with tact, courtesy, discretion and diplomacy with all levels of staff and the public - Ability to independently resolve problems and issues under mínimal supervision - Knowledge of parking by-laws - Physically capable of performing duties under adverse conditions - Ontario Class "G" Driver’s License in good standing and must provide a satisfactory current Drivers Abstract from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) - Requires satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check - Regular walking and bending required - Regularly works rotating shifts, and exposure to outdoor conditions - Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions - Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities - Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo - Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust - Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing - Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture - Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service **Leadership Competencies**: - Demonstrates personal leadership - Builds people and culture - Cultivates open communication - Shapes the future - Navigates and leads through complexity and change The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.