Town of Caledon is a dynamic municipality that successfully balances urban, rural, and agricultural communities. Our energetic staff are guided by our core values that create an environment for continuous improvement and customer service excellence.
In addition to offering exciting career opportunities, the Town also provides a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Come see how you can make a difference.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Supervisor, Municipal Law Enforcement this unionized role is responsible for enforcing municipal by-laws, including but not limited to, traffic, parking, signs, noise, nuisance, fireworks, and dumping. Officers are also responsible to provide public education, and awareness regarding established municipal standards in order to ensure the protection of residents, property and the community.
As the Officer, Municipal Law Enforcement 1, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:
- Work independently and collectively with other by-law enforcement officers and internal departments to ensure residents, businesses, visitors comply with municipal by-laws. Collaborate with other enforcement agencies including MTO, OPP, Animal Control, Municipal by-law enforcement agencies, etc.
- Carry out the legislated and legal requirements of a Provincial Offences Officer, Municipal Law Enforcement Officer.
- Issue Notices of Violation, Orders, Part I, Part II and Part III processes of the Provincial Offences Act for non-compliance.
- Respond to complaints, take pro-active and re-active action on by-law violations, and participate in division wide, seasonal and priority enforcement initiatives.
- Conduct investigations of municipal roadways for compliance with the parking provisions of the Town’s and Region’s Traffic By-laws.
- Communicate with vehicle owners with respect to identified parking violations.
- Prepare investigation reports and ensure electronic data is fully entered into parking infraction database.
- Gather evidence for prosecutions, testify in court.
- Attend/participate in meetings with clients or other internal staff.
- Supervise Town towing contractors carrying out remedial enforcement actions by removing illegally parked vehicles.
- Participates and makes recommendations in the process to improve and/or develop
- policies, practices, and procedures that enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
- Management of information related to each investigation in the parking infraction database system.
- Ensure all charges and court proceedings/findings are fully documented in database.
- Serve summons when required, perform additional duties, and undertake special projects as assigned including assisting Level 2 Officers.
- Where operational needs arise, act as back up coverage to perform animal control duties.
- Perform additional duties and undertake special projects as assigned.
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a passionate professional with a post-secondary diploma in Law Enforcement or closely related field, with a demonstrated interest in regulatory law. Our ideal candidate has a minimum of 1-3 years related experience in municipal administration, by-law enforcement, permit and license issuance, as well as investigation practices and procedures are an asset. Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Association (MLEOA) Part 1 foundations course is an asset. Training in Alternative Dispute Resolution/Management is an asset.
The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to give, obtain, and/or exchange routine information. We are seeking an individual with superior organizational skills, a demonstrated ability to deal objectively, calmly, and courteous with the public during dispute or conflict situations, and excellent interpersonal skills.
The successful candidate for Officer, Municipal Law Enforcement 1 will be required to work a varying rotating shift schedule to meet our 24-hour, 7 days per week Service Delivery, including but not limited to on weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, days and early mornings.
This unionized position offers a salary range of $73,818.41 - $89,726.74 plus a competitive benefit package.
Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, and proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.
The Town is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Town is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If your application requires accommodation, please contact People Services at (905) 584-2272 Ext. 4738.
Applications for this posting will be accepted until August 14th, 2026, 12:00PM.
