Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Level II - Signs, Pool Enclosures, Licensing

Located on the Trent-Severn Waterway in the heart of the Kawartha tourism region, Peterborough is a unique community known for its exceptional quality of life and beautiful setting. Peterborough has it all – a multitude of recreational opportunities, a diverse industrial, commercial and agricultural base, quality health care and excellent schools – including two outstanding post-secondary institutions. Peterborough is just one hour from the Greater Toronto area.

Job Details

As the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer II (MLEO II) – Signs, Pool Enclosures, and Licensing, you will interpret and enforce the City’s by-laws and planning policies, with a focus on administering, processing, and enforcing the City’s permit and licensing programs related to signs, swimming pools, and business licenses.

You will investigate complaints regarding the placement of signs on private and public property, business operations, including mobile canteens, transient traders, taxi cabs, home-based businesses, patios, and rental premises—as well as concerns related to privately owned swimming pools. You will conduct property inspections for investigation and enforcement purposes, ensure the collection and continuity of evidence, issue Penalty Notices, and prepare and pursue prosecutions under the Provincial Offences Act, as applicable.

Qualifications 

Requires a two year college diploma in Law Enforcement or equivalent qualification in a recognized discipline. Must be a Certified Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and a member in good standing of the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Association of Ontario. Requires a combination of up three years previous and on-the-job experience in a compliance related field.  Must have intermediate level of word processing.  Familiarity with municipal property database applications is preferred.  Must possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively both verbally or in written form.  Must be able to work independently and have the flexibility to deal effectively with changing demands/ deadlines and cyclical workloads. Must be capable of performing the physical, mental, and visual demands of the position’s work tasks including regularly, crouching and kneeling, lifting and moving up to 40lbs, standing or sitting for extended periods, traversing uneven or difficult terrain, climbing, and working on ladders. Must be capable of maintaining personal decorum and de-escalating third party hostility. Knowledge of the Ontario Building Code, Division B, Section 3.15, is considered and asset. Requires an individual who is able to work evenings and weekends when required, has a valid driver's license and will provide a vehicle to fulfil the duties of the position as required.  Successful candidates will be required to provide a current criminal reference check with vulnerable sector check.

Salary

$66,229.80

Application Information

Qualified applicants are invited to submit 1 file containing a résumé and cover letter (ensure your name is in the title of the document), quoting file number 24-P-132 on the file as well as in the subject line, no later than 12:00 p.m. on June 24, 2025, to: People & Culture (recruiting@peterborough.ca)

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