Summer Student

Requisition ID: 20721 
Department: Emergency & Protective Services Dept. 
Multiple Positions
Salary Information: $ $21.323 per hour (2026 rates of pay)
Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE    
City: Ottawa, ON 
Job Category: Summer Student Recruitment 
Application Close: 28/02/2026 

By-law and Regulatory Services enforces a multitude of municipal by-laws and provincial legislation on a city-wide basis to address issues of safety, nuisance and consumer protection for residents. The Parking Enforcement Program addresses the parking by-law service demands of the city (On-Street, Off-Street, Private Parking).

Under the direction of the assigned Supervisor, By-law Enforcement, you patrol City parks to ensure compliance to the Parks and Animal Care and Control By-laws, follow up with residents on the non-renewal of dog/cat registrations (tags), enforce various Signs By-laws by proactively removing unpermitted signage throughout the City, and assist with Parking enforcement.

Post-secondary Student - completion of first year college or university in Police Foundations, Law or Criminology Course of study related to law or law enforcement

Minimum of 1 year but less than 2 years of related experience dealing with the public in a client service environment, report writing

• Some knowledge of municipal government
• Customer service techniques and alternative dispute resolution techniques.
• Computer applications (Microsoft Office)
• General knowledge of municipal government and the role of By-law Enforcement.
• The geography of the City and roadways.

• Communicate effectively with the general public and all work related contacts.
• Work effectively under stressful conditions and deal with the public in difficult situations in a calm, effective manner.
• Explain and educate the public and clients on by-laws in a positive manner.
• Document operational enforcement issues, keep notes, and maintain records.
• Handle a City vehicle effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
• Punctual, reliable and dependable.
• Responsible and able to prioritize assignments and work load.
• Sensitive to clients from varying cultural backgrounds.
• Tact, diplomacy and assertiveness.
• Positive attitude towards the general public and work related contacts.
• Ability to work in both a team environment and independently.
• Excellent driving record.
• Meet the physical demands of patrol and shift work regardless of weather conditions.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Various language requirements: English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.   
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.  
• Driver's License Requirement:  A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver's license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated  
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. 
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at extension 12211 or via email at esc-