Bylaw Compliance Officer (Part-time, 5 Vacancies)

Why Guelph

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

What we offer

We offer competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of our diverse employees. Many of our positions offer:

• Paid vacation days, increasing with years of service
• Paid personal days;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, including 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Extended health and dental benefits, including Health Care Spending Account;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program;
• Parental leave top up program;
• Learning and development opportunities including tuition assistance
• Employee recognition programs.

Position Overview

Resumes are being accepted for the position of Bylaw Compliance Officer (Part Time) within the Operations Department. The successful candidate will demonstrate the necessary skills with a focus on quality customer service and continuous improvement processes.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with specified City bylaws either on foot patrol, or on mobile patrol, both proactively and reactively
• Assist other agencies with respect to investigations involving City bylaws
• Maintain detailed and accurate records including notebook and department occurrence program
• Represent the City in Court
• Respond to complaints and public inquiries, both verbally and in writing
• Public Relations activities
• Provide Security type duties for City facilities where required
• Assist full-time staff as back-up at noise or encampment calls
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications and requirements

• Experience related to the duties listed above, normally acquired through the completion of post-secondary diploma program in Law and Security or Police Foundations and 1 – 2 years experience in law enforcement or security work. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must possess a valid Class “G” driver’s licence with a good driving record. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current driver’s abstract prior to their start date to confirm their licence is held in good standing and that it has not been suspended or revoked under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) or Criminal Code of Canada in the last 5 years. The City of Guelph will take into consideration the number of demerit points and/or nature of the infractions to determine if it meets our requirements.
• Municipal by law enforcement experience would be a definite asset
• Knowledge of municipal bylaws and the Provincial Offences Act would be an asset
• Must be a self-motivated, self-disciplined worker
• Possess excellent leadership, team, and communication skills and present a pleasant demeanor with the public
• Excellent customer service skills with sound judgment and decision-making skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job which includes walking, sitting, driving for long periods, working alone and standing for extended periods of time
• As a condition of offer, the applicant will undergo screening to ensure that they are capable of meeting the physical requirements of the position. Screenings are directly related to the physical demands of the position and will include (but are not limited to) functional capacity evaluation, audiometric and vision screening
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• A satisfactory Police Record Check (including vulnerable sector screening) would be required at time of offer

Hours of work

Up to 20 hours per week, a variety of shifts including weekends, days, evenings, and holidays.

Pay/Salary

$36.36 per hour

How to apply

Qualified applicants are invited to apply using our online application system by Thursday, March 13, 2025. Please note all applicants must complete the online questionnaire specific to this position at the time they submit their resume and cover letter in order to be considered.

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.