By-Law Enforcement Officer (PFT) (CUPE 9.26)

Basic Function :

Oversee the receipt, investigation and proper disposition of complaints and violations with respect to Norfolk County by-laws and select provincial statutes / regulations to ensure that all legal requirements are adhered to.

Note : The hours of work for this position may include daytime, evening and weekend shifts and will be scheduled based on operational requirements.

Position Description :

• Perform duties as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer to enforce Municipal By-Laws and Ontario provincial acts including, but not limited to, receiving and documenting verbal and written complaints and serving Orders.
• Interpret bylaws, provincial acts, regulations for the purpose of administering and enforcing the appropriate legislation to an acceptable standard.
• Perform on-site inspections of By-Law violations by taking photographs and interviewing alleged violator(s) and other individuals as required.
• Maintain accurate and up to date notebook records of all activities.
• Maintain accurate and up to date investigative records using an internal database such as Cityview.
• Ability to effectively utilize various Microsoft Office applications including, but not limited to, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Facilitate Ontario Land Title searches.
• Liaise with various other government and enforcement agencies.
• Issue Orders, letters, notices.
• Prepare cases for court using thorough and appropriate investigation and documentation methods.
• Prepare and swear to affidavits, subpoenas and various other court documentation, serve and file same, arrange initial court dates and the attendance of interested parties, prepare summarization of court briefs for the Counsel.
• Attend Provincial Offences or Superior Court of Ontario for purposes of trials and Examinations of Discovery. Provide court testimony when required.
• Prepare written submissions using eScribe and attend By-Law Appeals Committee hearings and Council meetings for the purpose of briefing members when required.
• Issue Provincial Offences tickets and prepare control sheets for Ontario Court, Provincial Division.
• Issue County Parking Infraction Notices, enter data into a supporting database and file as required.
• Assist in the research and review of new or amended legislation related to various Norfolk County By-Laws.
• Stay current with case law and how it affects the interpretation and implementation of by-laws and other issues (i.e., civil issues).
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Benefits

Posting # : CUPE 9.26

Position : By-Law Enforcement Officer

Position Code : 4BBBYO

Status : Permanent Full Time

Number of Vacancies : 1

Employee Group : CUPE Local 4700

Wage : $31.45 - $39.29 per hour (under review)

Hours Worked per Week : 40

Note : The hours of work for this position may include daytime, evening and weekend shifts and will be scheduled based on operational requirements.

Division : Community and Development Services

Department : Building and By-Law

Reports To : Manager, By-Law Services

Location : Simcoe, ON (With work across Norfolk County

Posting Period : February 18, 2026 - March 10, 2026

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