Senior Municipal Law Enforcement Officer

Position Details

• Job Type: Permanent
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-08
• Location: 45 Cedar Pointe Drive, Barrie, Ontario
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
• Department: Legislative and Court Services

The Opportunity

The Legislative and Court Services Department is comprised of three branches; Legislative Services (which includes Council Secretariat, Corporate Mail and Print Services, Vital Statistics and Access and Privacy Services), Court Services (which is responsible for the administration of justice within two court service areas in compliance with the Provincial Offences Act, the Memorandum of Understanding and Inter-municipal Service Agreements) and Enforcement Services which is responsible for administering and enforcing several municipal by-laws including but not limited to regulations related to the parking of vehicles, pet controls, property maintenance, business licensing, and sign placement.

Under the general guidance and direction of the Supervisor of Enforcement Services, assists with the day-to-day coordination and operation of the Section, including coordinating the activities of enforcement and licensing staff. Ensures the timely and effective enforcement of municipal by-laws and applicable Provincial legislation, and assists with the review and recommendation of by-law and related set fine amendments and their implementation. Performs the duties of a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer I as required and assumes the responsibilities of the Supervisor during their absence.

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job

Corporate Culture:
Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.

Education

• Two (2) year College Diploma in Law Enforcement or a related discipline
• Municipal Law Enforcement Officers’ Association of Ontario (MLEOA) Part I – Municipal Law Enforcement Foundations Certificate
• MLEO Certification and ongoing membership with the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers’ Association of Ontario (MLEOA)
• Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) re: firearms and related firearms training
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business
• Education Equivalency Policy may apply for relevant experience - see www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities, including one (1) year of leadership experience

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Basic skills include: Written Communication
• Basic computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)
• Availability to work outside of scheduled work hours to perform standby, overtime, or emergency response duties

Conditions of Employment

• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (requirement for new employees; existing employees already meeting criteria are exempt)

Other Important Information

Wage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with Pay Level 8 for 2026. Specific salary rates not stated.

What We Offer: Comprehensive union benefit plan including extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, OMERS Primary pension plan, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), City Fitness Membership and Transit Pass discounts, and Perkopolis Perks program for exclusive product and service discounts.

How to Apply

Click the ‘Apply’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Emailed applications will not be considered.

Why Barrie?

The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us. Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests.

We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life. Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community.

We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.