By-Law Enforcement Officer

 

BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

The City of Belleville, known as the ‘Friendly City’, is located at the mouth of the Moira River where it meets the picturesque Bay of Quinte. Experience world-class fishing, boating, cycling, and walking along approximately 14 kilometers of waterfront trails. Situated between Toronto and Montreal, and less than one hour from the U.S. border, the City truly is at the center of it all.

Approximately 56,000 people make Belleville their home and over 220,000 live within 30 minutes of the City. We are in close proximity to Prince Edward County where you can discover award winning wineries and numerous beaches including Sandbanks Provincial Park. We are home to Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology as well as Albert College, Canada’s oldest co-ed boarding independent private school. The historic downtown core provides numerous restaurants, shopping and live music and theater venues for an amazing cultural experience. Our inviting blend of small town warmth and big city amenities, quality of life and affordable housing make Belleville the perfect place to live, work and play. More information is available at

Currently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, strategic, and dynamic individual to join our People & Corporate Services Department as a By-Law Enforcement Officer. Position Type: Permanent Full Time
Number of Positions: One (1)
Department: People & Corporate Services Department
File Number: SV26-27
Location: 179 Pinnacle Street, Belleville, ON
Hours: 35 hours per week; Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Employee Group : Union - CUPE
Salary: Jurisdiction A Grade 10 $34.13 - $39.23 (Under Review)
Closing Date: Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Reporting to the Manager, Bylaw Enforcement, the By-law Enforcement Officer is responsible for ensuring the Bylaws of the community are complied with and for investigation of alleged offenses of municipal Bylaws and other legislation. The Bylaw Enforcement Officer negotiates compliance with property owners and tenants through verbal and written communication, and proceeds with legal action in accordance with applicable legislation and regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will:

• Determine, in accordance with the legislation and bylaws, any violations that may have occurred and the correct response
• Determine appropriate steps to take throughout duties and be able to escalate issues that are beyond scope as needed
• Make determinations through investigative processes
• Enforce City bylaws as assigned
• Respond to public inquiries
• Schedule Inspections
• Conduct site inspections of properties within the City with regard to structure, plumbing, wiring, heating, sanitation, fire and life safety and other by-law related matters
• Perform inspections and investigations in accordance with appropriate legislation and provide enforcement
• Serve notices and orders as required to property owners and other affected parties when violations of by-laws are noted
• Advise owners and other affected parties of remedial measures required to comply with City By-laws
• Prepare reports and maintain inspection records and correspondence as required and as necessary for any resulting legal proceedings that may be required
• Coordinate and provide guidance to contractors to remediate noncompliance
• Process Contractor invoices as a result of remedial action
• Liaise and provide support for other organizations/contractors
• Issue charges pursuant to the Provincial Offences Act
• Prepare court briefs and attend court proceedings to provide evidence in legal proceedings as necessary
• May be engaged by the Province of Ontario or Federal government to enforce Emergency Orders and Regulations
• Communicate professionally, and effectively with staff, consultants, agencies and members of the general public, promoting a high standard of customer service
• Perform all tasks and responsibilities through the lens of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, ensuring commitment to fairness, representation, accessibility and respect for diverse perspectives and cultures in all aspects of work
• Perform other duties as assigned

Note: the above duties and responsibilities are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/SPECIALIZED SKILLS:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) year college diploma in Legal Administration, Law and Security, or acceptable equivalent training and experience
• Membership and Certification with the Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers
• Valid “G” Class Driver’s License and a satisfactory driver’s abstract to be held and maintained
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (“CRC”) prior to commencing work at the City of Belleville.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Property Standards Bylaw, Yards Bylaw, Building Code Act, Municipal Freedom of Information Act, Landlord and Tenant Act and Provincial Offences Act.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Bylaw enforcement
• Customer service skills including strong communication and de-escalation skills
• Ability to handle high stress situations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CityView

 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Competitive market salary

• Competitive employer-paid extended health benefits

• OMERS Pension Plan
• Live, work, and play in the beautiful city of Belleville and experience all that it has to offer.

HOW TO APPLY:

We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please be advised that the City of Belleville uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job postings. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked frequently and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence regarding recruitments via email, it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the job posting.

The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).