Full time - Permanent
Planning & Development Department
Municipality of North Grenville
POSTING #: PD-2026-001
North Grenville is a growing municipality located in eastern Ontario housing a unique blend of small town and rural culture. Comprised of an urban centre (Kemptville) and surrounded by several charming rural hamlets, North Grenville is situated between Canada’s National Capital - Ottawa and the St. Lawrence River, only a 30-minute drive along the Veterans Memorial Highway (416), to either destination.
Application:
The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill the position of Manager of By-law Services in the Planning & Development Department. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualification in confidence to Human Resources by Friday May 1st, 2026, no later than 4 p.m. EST.
Please quote “PD-2026-001”.
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Responsibilities:
Leadership and Departmental Management
- Foster a positive, accountable, and service-oriented workplace culture.
- Identify staff training opportunities, development, and succession planning to ensure a skilled and professional enforcement team.
- Administer and oversee the Administrative Monetary Penalty System, including:
- Process Penalty Notices and tracking of such notices throughout different stages of the system (ARIS queries, Plate Denial)
- Prepare and provide training for Screening Officers
- Collect, review and assign Screening Requests to Screening Officers
- Collect, review and schedule Hearings with the Hearing Officer(s)
- Compile and review Screening and Hearing Briefs
- Process disclosure requests
- Demonstrated experience in facilitating hearings and representing the Municipality, much like a prosecutor would during Provincial Offences Act court proceedings.
Program and Policy Development
- Develop, implement, and evaluate enforcement strategies, policies, and operational procedures to ensure consistent, transparent, and efficient service delivery.
- Lead the review, and drafting, of new, or amended, municipal by-laws in collaboration with other departments and legal counsel, where required.
- Provide expert advice to Council, Committees, and senior management on by-law matters, compliance trends, and enforcement outcomes and attend Council and Committee meetings to provide reports, recommendations and updated as required
- Monitor and assess emerging issues, legislative changes, and best practices in municipal law enforcement to recommend policy updates.
Enforcement Oversight
- Oversee the investigation and resolution of complex, or sensitive, enforcement cases.
- Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, including the Municipal Act, Building Code Act, Planning Act, Dog Owners’ Liability Act, and Provincial Offences Act.
- Authorize enforcement actions, prosecutions, and court appearances, as required.
- Ensure accurate documentation, case management, and evidence standards are maintained across all enforcement activities.
Public and Stakeholder Relations
- Act as the primary municipal contact for enforcement-related inquiries and issues from the public, Council, and external agencies.
- Develop and implement community education and awareness programs that encourage voluntary compliance with municipal regulations.
- Collaborate with external agencies such as police, conservation authorities, public health, and animal control partners related to enforcement matters that require external agency support.
Strategic Planning and Administration
- In Collaboration with the Director, develop, and manage, the annual operating budget for the By-law Services Division, including forecasting and expenditure tracking, collecting, analyzing and reporting on enforcement date and performance metrics to support strategic decision-making
- Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with corporate health and safety standards and participate in emergency management planning and response as required.
Decision Making
- Responsible for providing timely, accurate advice to the Director, and other Municipal Departments, where appropriate, and to respond to the decisions and directions generated by the same.
Supervision
- Supervisory responsibility for all By-law Enforcement Officers and support for administrative staff.
Education/Specialized Training/Skills:
Essential (minimum) Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree, or diploma, in Public Administration, Law and Security, Criminology, or a related field.
Asset (preferred) Qualifications:
- Certification as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (M.L.E.O. I & II) and Property Standards Officer (C.P.S.O.), preferred.
- Additional training in management, conflict resolution, or municipal governance is considered an asset.
Work Experience:
Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in municipal by-law enforcement, with at least three (3) years in a supervisory or management capacity.
Skills & Competencies
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing enforcement policies, managing and leading investigations, preparing and presenting reports and recommendations to Council and Senior leadership.
- Comprehensive knowledge of applicable legislation, including the Municipal Act, Building Code Act, Planning Act, Provincial Offences Act, and Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Excellent leadership, performance management, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, including data collection, report preparation, presenting to varied audiences, building relationships with stakeholders within, and outside, of the organization.
- Political acuity and sound judgment in managing sensitive, or high-profile, issues, including conflict resolution around complex issues, managing multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines, as well as the ability to adapt and deal with emerging issues.
- Experience related to court documentation, trials, dealing with legal matters, dispute resolution, conflict management and de-escalation.
- Experience with fiscal responsibility and budget management.
Additional Requirements
- Valid and unrestricted Class “G” driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
- Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
Work Environment:
- Standard office hours, based on a 35-hour work week.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
- Attend evening Council and Committee meetings, as required.
- Work is conducted in an office environment, with ability to sit or stand, often in front of a computer monitor, for long periods of time.
- Work in an outside environment with exposure to elements such as inclement weather (extreme heat or cold), noise and hazardous conditions, related to property standards matters.
- Ability to lift and move objects of under 35 pounds.
- Attend meetings, and training as required, including evenings and weekends.
Compensation:
- The salary range for this position is $76,385.00 annually - $95,477.00 annually.
This posting is for a currently vacant position.
We thank all those who apply; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Municipality of North Grenville 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, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and any other applicable legislation throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.
