Senior Municipal Enforcement Officer (REPOST)

Position Details

• Closing Date: September 14, 2026
• Employment Type: Permanent full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Hours per Week: 35
• Location: Cayuga, ON (Haldimand County Administration Building)
• Department: Building & Municipal Enforcement Services
• Wage Range Hourly: Not specified
• Posting Period: September 1 - 14, 2026
• Grade: 9

The Role

Senior Municipal Enforcement Officer

This is a permanent full-time role at Haldimand County, with an hourly compensation range of not stated.

The Opportunity

We’re currently looking for a Senior Municipal Enforcement Officer to assist our Building & Municipal Enforcement Services on its journey to successfully manage the growing development within our county. An ideal candidate for the Senior Municipal Enforcement Officer position is a dedicated self-starter individual with a passion for by-laws and legislation and has proven experience in delivering excellent customer service to its stakeholders.

The Perks

• Defined Benefit Pension
• Health & Dental Benefits
• 3 Weeks Starting Vacation (pro-rated for the first year)
• Safe & Friendly Work Culture
• Professional Development
• Wellness Programs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program

About Haldimand County

Haldimand County is a single-tier municipality with a dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering exceptional services to our citizens. With a focus on excellence, our county stands as an outstanding place to work and live. By joining our dynamic team, you open the door to a rewarding career where we prioritize the health and wellness of our employees, their families, and the communities we serve.

At Haldimand County, we believe in the Net Better Off philosophy. This means we’re passionate about helping our staff thrive and advance in an equitable workplace.

Job Description

Senior Municipal Enforcement Officer, Building & Municipal Enforcement Services

Vacancy: Yes

Posting #: CUPE-2026-31 (REPOST)

Employer Group: CUPE Local 4700 (Haldimand)

Reporting to: Supervisor, Municipal Enforcement

Grade: 9

Position Status: Permanent full-time

Work Hours per Week: 35

Location: Cayuga, ON (Haldimand County Administration Building)

Core Competencies

• Self-Direction
• Interpersonal Communication
• Critical Thinking

Position Summary

This role is responsible for providing interpretations, enforcement, and advice regarding by-law enforcement policies and procedures, as well as relevant legislation to both Division management and enforcement personnel. The incumbent will review new or amended legislation, as it relates to the County’s regulatory by-laws, Provincial Act, by-law enforcement, and individual rights. It is important to be aware of case law and how it affects interpretations and implementation of all municipal regulatory by-law as well as other issues, i.e., civil matters.

The personnel will enforce a variety of municipal regulatory by-laws and legislation, including zoning by-laws, and serve as Property Standards Officers. They will also collaborate with other enforcement agencies, such as the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Fire Department, Ministry of Environment, and Conservation & Parks on common areas of concern. Lastly, they will implement enforcement strategies, tools, and legal proceedings to efficiently gain compliance, to ensure health safety, customer service, and consumer protection through their various legislative responsibilities.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills

Education

• Community college graduate in studies relative to accountabilities (for example, Law & Security)
• Must be a certified Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
• Must be a certified Property Standards Officer

Experience

• A combination of over three and up to and including four years previous related work experience and on the job experience, or equivalent.

Knowledge/Skills

• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and municipal by-laws, procedures, etc.
• Proven ability to deal with situations in a diplomatic and sensitive manner
• Proven conflict resolution skills
• Proven communication skills (verbal, written and listening)
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize work when there are many demands
• Demonstrated political astuteness when dealing with politicians and ratepayers
• Valid Ontario driver’s licence – class G

Technology Aptitude

• Demonstrated intermediate computer skills to utilize various technological devices and programs while adhering to cybersecurity and best practices are followed
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) to ensure their:
• Proven ability to apply essential functions of desktop software to create simple spreadsheets, documents
• Send and receive emails
• Use Internet for research
• File management

Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for, but not limited to:

Functional

• By-Law Compliance
• Conduct all aspects of enforcement for a number of regulatory By-laws passed by Council including Property Standards, Zoning, Clean Yard, Public Parks, Noise, Site Alteration, Sign, Licensing (taxi, mobile food premise, salvage), Fence, Boulevard Maintenance, Parking, Winter Control, Snow Removal, Curb side Collection and Provincial Acts, such as the Weed Control Act, and Planning Act
• Moving violations involving truck routes, trucks used in Site Alteration and unlicensed taxicabs
• Independently manage and prioritize new and ongoing investigations
• Respond immediately to dispatched occurrences, as may be required by Supervisor/Manager
• Back up other Municipal Law Enforcement Officers as needed to ensure operational Officer safety
• Keep / maintain a detailed account of investigations and ensure / accountable for evidence security
• Provide contactor authorization to do work to bring properties into compliance with By-laws
• Conduct searches to confirm ownership of property through the Ontario Land Property Records Portal for all cleans up over $1,000
• Review contractor invoices to confirm invoice aligns with work completed
• Take follow-up action in response to complaints of alleged by-law violations; investigate to determine validity of complaint; follow up through issuance of letters and / or order to comply
• Plan / organize patrol schedules for parking enforcement program; issue tickets when a clear violation is evident