Part-Time, 6-Month Contract (With possibility of extension)
Planning & Development Department
Municipality of North Grenville
POSTING #: PD-2026-006
Situated between Canada’s National Capital - Ottawa and the St. Lawrence River, North Grenville offers a unique urban experience with a blend of small town and rural culture. North Grenville is a growing municipality located in eastern Ontario comprised of an urban centre (Kemptville) and surrounded by several charming rural hamlets. Only a 30-minute drive along the Veterans Memorial Highway (416), to either Ottawa or the 401 Corridor, providing ease of travel.
Application:
The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill a Part Time Municipal By-Law Enforcement Officer 6-month contract. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualification in confidence to Human Resources by Sunday, August 30th, 2026, no later than 4:00 p.m. EST.
Please quote “PD-2026-006”.
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Responsibilities:
The By-law Enforcement Officer is responsible for enforcing the Municipality of North Grenville’s by-laws and selected provincial legislation to support a safe, healthy, and well-regulated community. This position involves investigating complaints, conducting inspections, educating the public, and taking appropriate enforcement actions where necessary. The Officer plays a key role in ensuring community standards are upheld through fair, consistent, and customer-focused service delivery.
- By-Law Enforcement: Enforce municipal by-laws including, but not limited to, property standards, zoning, parking, noise, animal control, and licensing regulations. Investigate complaints and conduct site inspections to determine compliance with municipal by-laws and relevant provincial statutes.
- Public Relations & Education: Respond to inquiries and complaints from residents, property owners, and businesses in a professional and courteous manner. Provide education and information on municipal by-laws to promote voluntary compliance and community understanding.
- Collaboration and Coordination: Work collaboratively with municipal departments including Building, Planning, Fire Services, Public Works and Parks and Recreation.
- Administrative and Technical Duties: Maintain accurate electronic and written records using the Municipality’s enforcement case management system. Monitor and track enforcement activities, including complaint volumes and compliance rates, for reporting and analysis
- Documentation & Legal Processes: Issue notices, orders, and municipal parking tickets.
- Health, Safety, and Professional Conduct: Ensure adherence to the Municipality’s health and safety policies and safe work practices. Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate integrity in all enforcement activities.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Education: Post-Secondary education in Law Enforcement, Law & Security, Police Foundations and/or credited training through the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers’ Association required, or equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience in municipal by-law enforcement or a related regulatory environment. Certification as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (M.L.E.O. I & II) and Property Standards Officer (C.P.S.O.) is preferred
- Conflict Resolution: Receive and respond to inquiries and complaints while maintaining superior customer service and conflict resolution skills combined with excellent written and oral communications skills
- Legislative Knowledge: Knowledge of the Provincial Offences Act with comprehension of initiating legal proceedings and issuing provincial offences notices or orders.
- Credentials: Valid Ontario Class 'G' Driver's License with a clean abstract, and a clear Criminal Record.
Compensation:
- The salary range for this position is $32.35 – $40.43 per hour.
This posting is for a temporary opening. There is the possibility of extension.
Our organization does not use artificial intelligence systems to screen, assess, or select applicants for this 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.
