By-Law - Bylaw Co-op Student

Position:        By Law Co-op

Salary:           Grade 4, Non Union ($23.07/hr 2024 rate)
Reports to:    Division Leader – By Law Services
Work Term:    May to September

Purpose of Position:

Reporting to the Division Leader – By Law Services the By Law Co-op student is responsible for assisting in the Municipality’s compliance with municipal bylaws.

Qualifications:

• Be a returning student in a recognized College or University program in Ontario in a related field
• Must have experience demonstrating effective written and verbal communication skills
• Must have experience demonstrating strong organizational and interpersonal skills, tact and sound judgment
• Hold a valid driver’s license

Knowledge:

• Knowledge in building, construction, plumbing, electrical and heating
• Knowledge of Building Code, Property Standards, Municipal by-laws and other relevant legislation
• Experience dealing with the public
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Capable of recognizing hazards and be able to translate same into operational recommendations and requirements
• Microsoft Office Products (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)

Major Responsibilities:

• Assist the By-Law Compliance Officers. Most common by-laws enforced are property standards, land maintenance, zoning, signs, taxi and pool enclosures.
• Tactfully respond to those who file a complaint with respect to a by-law issue.
• Attend to properties to investigate a complaint including note taking and photographs
• Attempt to achieve by-law compliance directly with the owner
• Issue orders to comply with by-law when necessary
• Retain and direct contractors to bring properties into compliance with by-laws
• Assist with the preparation and conduct of by-law prosecutions, including providing court testimony and at property standards appeal hearings
• Comply with OHSA as well as the Municipality of Lakeshore’s Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Other related duties as assigned.

Decision Making and Judgement:

• Work is performed under the general direction of the Division Leader – By Law Services. Reference is available to the Ontario Building Code, Property Standards and all Municipal by-laws.
• Recommend orders and charges to the Division Leader.

Physical Skill and Effort

• No special physical skills required.

Contacts

• Interpersonal skills to liaise with the public and fellow staff members in a professional, friendly and co-operative manner.

Internal:

• Daily contact with Division Leader to ensure work responsibilities are met.
• With other staff to ensure provision of timely information and services.

External

• Daily contact with complainants, homeowners, customers, law enforcement.

Working Conditions:

Environment

• Some work in an office environment and outdoors.
• Some exposure to adverse weather conditions and other undesirable environmental characteristics.
• Some travel may be required.

Control over Work Schedule

• Occasionally required to work beyond normal office hours to meet deadlines.
• Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (35 hours per week).  Hours may fluctuate with some evening and weekend hours.

As an inclusive employer, the Municipality of Lakeshore is committed to providing a fully accessible recruitment process. Please contact us at any time during the recruitment process and let us know what accessible supports you may need.  The Municipality is also committed to ensuring that personal information will remain confidential under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.