Municipal Law Enforcement Officer

Job Summary

The Enforcement Division at the City of Mississauga is looking for high-performing professionals to enforce a multitude of municipal by-laws and contribute to positive outcomes for residents and businesses in the local community. This position is front-line and would be responsible for enforcement of City by-laws through public education, inspections, investigations, and/or laying charges. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Enforce a number of by-laws including the Property Standards By-Law, the Rental Apartment Buildings By-law, the Short-Term Rental Accommodation Licensing By-law and the Zoning By-Law, among others.
• Prepare prosecution briefs; swear to information, affidavits, subpoenas and summonses; serve subpoenas and summonses; present oral testimony and demonstrative evidence for courts and tribunals.
• Coordinate and conduct joint enforcement operations with police and other enforcement agencies.
• Communicate with a diverse demographic and engage in education to deliver information to residents, businesses, the public, City staff, elected officials, industry specific members and other law enforcement staff.
• Investigate complaints, collect evidence and perform follow-up investigations to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Conduct thorough complaint investigations in order to achieve appropriate resolutions. When deemed necessary, take legal action in order to bring violators into conformity/compliance, providing professional testimony and evidence for court and tribunal hearings.
• Perform detailed inspections, maintaining accurate and detailed records/logs, and databases of inspections.
• Review by-laws, operational procedures and policies, and recommend amendments, changes, etc.
  NOTE: This position may require the successful candidates to work various shifts, which include days, evenings, overnight, weekends and statutory holidays and at times, will require overtime. The position may involve operating a City fleet vehicle and wearing a City-issued uniform. There may be a written test conducted as part of the interview process. 

Skills and Qualifications

• Certification from the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers' Association of Ontario (MLEOA) and the Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers (OAPSO) is preferred (can be obtained upon hiring).
• Graduate of a recognized post secondary institution in discipline of law enforcement, security administration, criminal justice studies or a related course/major.
• 1-3 years working experience in related disciplines.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs and database software.
• Ability to conduct site visits where there is considerable debris to manoeuvre around, lifting of objects and detailed visual inspections.
• Ability to work primarily in the field, operating a vehicle to conduct inspections and general patrols.
• Comfortable working in various temperatures and weather conditions, as well as performing duties within an office environment.
• Must hold a valid Ontario Driver’s Licence.