Screening Officer

Status - Permanent Full-Time - Temporary - Approximate length of assignment, in months - Type of Position - an Addition to Staff - Start Date - Immediate - Salary - Per hour - Salary Grade - $37.72 - $41.00 - Department - York Region -> Legal & Court Services -> Court Services - Location Provincial Offences York North - 17150 Yonge Street - Newmarket, ON L3Y 8V3 CA (Primary) - Job Description (E) **ABOUT US** Almost 1.2 million residents call York Region home, making it one of the largest regions in Canada - and the fastest growing with a population that’s expected to grow to more than 2 million by 2041. Our geography, which is comprised of about 1,800 square kilometers over nine different municipalities, is as beautiful, interesting and diverse as our people. Local government is organized in a two-tier structure and we work together with our local municipalities to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources. **WHAT WE OFFER** Consistently named one of Canada’s Best Employers by Forbes, we offer a collaborative, progressive workplace that takes pride in our organizational culture and is committed to living The 13+ Factors of Psychological Health and Safety in the Workplace - aligned with our vision to create strong, caring and safe communities both within and outside our walls. - Defined Benefit Pension Program - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan, you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions. - Employer of Choice - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations. - Benefits and Wellness - Employees and their loved ones have access to a comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan that includes extended health, dental and life insurance, access to a 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program and corporate discounts and purchase plans for day-to-day products and services. - Inclusive and Diverse Workforce - We’re committed to fostering an environment that celebrates all dimensions of diversity and ensures everyone can develop to their full potential, participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination. Our robust Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility program continues to grow, and has been recognized by the United Nations and many other organizations for our leadership. **ABOUT THE ROLE** This position is responsible for conducting screening reviews of administrative penalties and rendering decisions as part of the adjudicative process within the Administrative Penalty Tribunal (APT) program and in accordance with bylaws, legislation, polices and procedures. **WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING** - Conducts online and/or in person screening reviews in accordance with the Region's APT bylaw, legislation, polices and procedures. - Reviews all relevant documents including penalty orders, images taken by the enforcement system, and submitted statements and/or supporting documents. - Renders decisions through exercising the Power of Decision in accordance with the Region's APT bylaw and relevant legislation to confirm, vary, or set aside administrative penalties. - Prepares and distributes written decisions. - Summarizes all meeting notes and inputs into the case management system. - Reviews and responds to time extension requests in accordance with the Region's APT bylaw, legislation, polices and procedures. - Provides information to the public concerning Region by-laws, policies, regulations, and APT processes and procedures. - Responds to customer enquiries directly and/or provides information to other internal staff either verbally or in writing. - Ensures adherence to the Region’s policies, guidelines and bylaws and manages information in accordance with legislation and corporate standards. - Ensures that services provided meet Regional customer service standards. - Manages information in accordance with legislation and corporate standards. - Performs other duties as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives. **WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR** - Successful completion of a College Diploma in Paralegal Studies, Paralegal Court and Tribunal Agent Program, Law Clerk or a related discipline or approved equivalent combination of education and experience. - Satisfactory Police Criminal Background Check. - Demonstrated knowledge of a broad range of applicable legislation, bylaws, and adjudicative procedures as they relate to administrative penalties. - Demonstrated ability in the Region’s corporate core competencies. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to listen effectively, summarize information, and provide clear and concise written decisions. - Demonstrated skills in providing excellent customer service including the ability to diffuse diffic