The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville

invites applications for the position of

By-Law and Property Standards Officer

Corporate Services Department

Full-time position, 35 hours per week)

Located on the north-west edge of the Greater Toronto Area, less than one hour's drive from Toronto and yet only moments away from the unspoiled, natural beauty of the Niagara Escarpment, the Town of Orangeville ("Town") offers an excellent combination of location, small town charm and urban amenities.

Situated in the picturesque natural setting of the Hills of Headwaters, Orangeville is home to over 30,000 residents and is the largest urban community and regional service centre within the County of Dufferin.

Orangeville is a great place to raise a family, with an excellent quality of life and a strong sense of community. The Town is committed to a value based, thriving and collaborative work environment that supports our employees' success.

Our employees are passionate about delivering high-quality programs and services to our residents and are proud to contribute to making Orangeville one of the exceptional places to live in Canada.

The Town of Orangeville has a full-time opportunity available for the position of By-law and Property Standards Officer. This position is responsible for ensuring the enforcement and compliance for the Town of Orangeville by-laws.

Job Duties :

• Enforcing municipal regulatory by-laws which include zoning, property standards, licensing, traffic, property standards, signs, and noise.
• Investigating by-law related complaints, make determinations of infractions and attempt to attain compliance; taking accurate notes while collecting evidence;

preparing reports and court briefs, summons and attend Court when required.

• Assisting with by-law related projects and initiatives in collaboration with the other Divisions; assisting with researching and developing by-laws and policies related to enforcement initiatives, including writing reports for Council and committees.
• Responding to enquiries from and liaising with the general public, other levels of government and staff, both on the telephone and in-person.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Two (2) year community college diploma in law enforcement or business
• Three (3) to four (4) years of previous experience in by-law enforcement and / or property standards compliance
• Certification, or eligibility for certification, as a Property Standards Officer through the Ontario Association of Property Standards Officer.

Incumbent must be actively working towards the certification and obtain within an agreed-upon time as directed by the Town Clerk

• Membership or eligibility for membership with the Ontario Association of Property Standards Officer
• Membership or eligibility for membership with the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers' Association (MLEO)
• A current and valid Class G driver's licence.
• Ability to develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of the Town's by-laws and other Provincial Legislation
• Knowledge of investigation and courtroom practices and procedures

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, including but not limited to a Vulnerable Sector Check in accordance with the duties of this position.

Salary Range : $83,476.30 to $97,655.46, Band 10 on the Town's 2024 Pay Grid (currently under review), plus a comprehensive benefits package

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes, in confidence, to Sarah Mayer, Co-ordinator, Human Resources, no later than 4 p.

m. on Friday, October 11, 2024 . Applications may be submitted online, or in person to the Town Hall located at 87 Broadway.

Please do not email your application.

To select the best candidates to serve the Town of Orangeville and its people, several screening tools, including Police Record Checks are required as part of the hiring process for some employment or volunteer positions.

When requested, applicants are required to provide a Police Record Check as a condition of their offer of employment. Police Record Checks must be dated within three (3) months of the employment offer to be considered valid.

The specific type of Police Record Check required will be indicated in the job posting qualifications.

The Town of Orangeville is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process.

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. By submitting your personal information to the Town of Orangeville, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment, hiring and / or employment processes.

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with the Town of Orangeville.

Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1K1.

Other details

• Pay Type Salary
• Min Hiring Rate $83,476.30
• Max Hiring Rate $97,655.46

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