Municipal Law Enforcement Officer I

Position Details

• Department and Commission: By-Law and Regulatory, Corporate Services
• Affiliation: Non Union
• Vacancy Type: New
• Posting Date: October 16, 2026
• Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
• Positions Available: 4

About The City Of Markham

The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canada’s top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canada’s Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. An award-winning municipality, Markham is recognized for its leadership in sustainability, innovative urban planning, and strong fiscal management. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve.

Join us and make a lasting difference!

Job Summary

Reporting to Supervisor, Municipal Law Enforcement, the MLEO I will act as a Community Ambassador for the City by proactively engaging with the public and city staff to provide information and interpretation of by-laws, regulations, policies and procedures. The MLEO I will be responsible for field enforcement services to achieve and maintain regulatory compliance with the City’s Parking Control By-law and Sign Bylaw, and for providing after hours’ support in enforcing applicable municipal by-law, zoning by-laws, property standards, site plan control agreements, and heritage by-laws of the City as required. The position will respond to emergency situations and complaints from the public, internal departments and other agencies in a professional manner and proactively investigate, document and determine appropriate courses of action. The position will also prepare detailed briefs of evidence and complete necessary documentation required for Administrative Hearings and court proceedings and testify to evidence in court and hearings.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Respond to parking operation complaints and emergency situations from the public, internal departments, and other agencies and proactively enforce regulations in a positive and professional manner.
• Act as a Community Ambassador for the City, providing information to the public and staff on the enforcement and interpretation of by-laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Investigate and issue penalty notices to vehicles illegally parked within the City, including towing vehicles interfering with traffic or property access and habitual offenders. Assist York Regional Police with the towing and removal of illegally parked or abandoned vehicles.
• Prepare detailed briefs of evidence and complete necessary documentation and processes required for Administrative Monetary Penalty Hearings and court proceedings, and testify in court and hearings as required.
• Provide support for special enforcement initiatives dealing with matters such as Accessible Parking, Bag Signs, Fire Routes, and School Zones.
• Assist with traffic control and enforcement at City events and the delivery of public notices and Council agendas as required.
• Assist other Municipal Law Enforcement Officers with investigations by providing after-hours inspections or surveillance and reporting and documenting findings.
• Attend meetings and training as required.
• Attend after-hours by-law complaints, including noise complaints, and take appropriate action to ensure compliance, including issuing charges.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• University degree or community college diploma in law enforcement, municipal by-laws certificate, or investigative studies discipline is required. Interviews will only be granted to those who submit a copy of their accreditation(s) with their application.
• Experience in parking control or private parking control enforcement.
• Strong client service and interpersonal skills to liaise with City staff, businesses, the public and internal staff in a positive and professional manner.
• Knowledge of and experience with effective negotiation and conflict resolution strategies.
• Sound judgement, tact and discretion, with a proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently under limited supervision.
• Excellent time management, organizational, oral and written communication, initiative, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public, work independently with limited supervision, and mediate disputes.
• Submission and maintenance of a valid Ontario Class G Driver's License. As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide and maintain a satisfactory driver's abstract (no demerit points and no more than two infractions, with a maximum of one moving and one non-moving conviction).
• Submission and maintenance of a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check.
• As a condition of employment, you are required to be willing and available to work outside normal business hours on a regular basis, including days, afternoons, weekends, statutory holidays and staggered hours.
• Required to wear a clean, neat Markham Bylaw uniform and applicable protective equipment at all times.
• Required to maintain an exceptional employee attendance record.

Core Behaviours

Service Excellence: Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.

Change & Innovation: Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.

Teamwork & Relationship Building: Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.

Communication: Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.

Accountable & Results Oriented: Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, a...