We're hiring: Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and Roads Operators

Job description

As a result of a vacancy, the Township of Severn is seeking applicants for the position of Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (MLEO) who is responsible for identifying, interpreting, and enforcing municipal by-laws, and assumes responsibilities involving specific services within the Municipal Law Enforcement department.

Rate of pay

The range of pay for this position is $38.13 to $44.62 per hour, for a 35-hour week. Hours of work will include afternoons, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays. This is a rotating shift, shared with another MLEO.

Closing date

Applications will be received until May 1, 2026.

Duties

As the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, you will:

• act as the Canine Control Officer, Licencing Officer, and Weed Inspector
• be appointed as the Property Standards Officer with related duties
• carry out patrols and inspections to ensure all dogs are properly tagged
• complete parking enforcement and issuance of tickets
• educate the public on a wide range of by-laws not limited to property standards, noise, parking, and canine control
• enforce municipal by-laws and other applicable legislation
  engage in daily interactions with the public, other law enforcement agencies, legal and other government officials, and stakeholders
• issue notices of violations, orders, Parts I, II, and III processes of the Public Offences Act
• liaise with rescue organizations and other Animal Control Agencies
• perform investigations related to by-law enforcement (interviews with the public and collection of evidence)
• prepare court documentation and attendance before the courts and other tribunals to give evidence
• respond as requested by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) to pick up and quarantine dogs that have bitten
• respond to all complaints about dogs, including dog bites, and seize dogs found to be running at large and stray, confining dogs and delivering them to the shelter
• respond to telephone and written inquiries and complaints and conduct investigations as needed

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• college diploma in a Law and Security program
• minimum of two years of recent related experience, preferably in a rural municipal environment
• experience in court litigation proceedings and the preparation and giving of evidence
• ability to exercise discretion and tact, and to maintain confidentiality
• ability to prioritize workload and to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
• computer proficiency and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other municipal-related software programs
• membership in the Ontario Property Standards Association
• unrestricted G driver’s licence

Job description

We are hiring Roads Operators (two positions available): 

• one position will work out of the South Yard (4251 Burnside Line) location
• one position will work out of the North Yard (2068 North River Drive) location. 

Reporting to the Public Works Foreperson, the Roads Operator position will be involved in a variety of maintenance and construction activities to support the Public Works department. This work will involve labour-related duties, equipment operation, and winter control operations.

Closing date

Applications will be received until May 1, 2026.

Rate of pay

The rate of pay for this position is $31.73 to $37.14 per hour, for a 40-hour work week. Please note, on call is a mandatory provision of this position.

Duties

As the Roads Operator, you will assist with the following duties:

• culvert cleaning
• ditch maintenance
• general debris and litter cleanup 
• guide rail repair
• operation of equipment including tandem axle dump trucks, rubber tire loaders, multi-use sidewalk machines, grader, excavator, chainsaws, chippers, etc.
• road maintenance
• road re-construction (e.g., ditching, graveling)
• roadside maintenance
• sidewalk repairs
• sign assessment and installation
• temporary traffic control including flagging traffic
• traffic control
• tree removal and trimming
• winter control including snow removal activities such as on roadways and sidewalks

You will be required to:

• respond to emergency situations as they arise
• follow acceptable maintenance and servicing schedules 
• perform general housekeeping duties

Qualifications

Successful candidates will require:

• secondary school diploma
• two years of truck driving experience, with a clear Ontario DZ driver’s abstract, ARZ would be preferred
• one year of winter control operations, including plowing with a tandem plow and sander
• two years of practical working experience in municipal operations
• knowledge of the operation and maintenance of various types of equipment
• excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, other employees, contractors, etc.
• demonstrated heavy equipment experience will be considered an asset
• demonstrated previous winter control operations will be considered an asset
• demonstrated ability to abide by the Ontario Health and Safety legislation and follow Township Health and Safety policies