Municipal by-Law Enforcement Officer - City of Mississauga, Mississauga

Position summary

The City of Mississauga is seeking six Municipal by-Law Enforcement Officers for combination vacancy positions within the Community Services Department, Enforcement Division. The Specialized Housing Enforcement Unit administers and enforces a range of municipal by-laws, licensing requirements, and regulatory standards governing City-regulated housing accommodations to ensure compliance and support safe housing conditions.

Day-to-day

Officers perform inspections, investigations, public education, and enforcement activities related to apartment buildings, short-term rentals, additional residential units, lodging houses, and other regulated housing uses. Daily responsibilities include:

• Interpret and apply municipal by-laws, legislation, policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate complaints, collect evidence, and perform follow-up inspections and investigations to achieve and maintain compliance.
• Conduct inspections and investigations to determine compliance and identify contraventions.
• Resolve compliance issues through education, voluntary compliance, and enforcement, taking legal action where necessary.
• Prepare and maintain accurate inspection records, correspondence, reports, notices, orders, and prosecution briefs.
• Initiate legal proceedings where necessary and present evidence before courts and tribunals.
• Participate in joint enforcement operations with police and other enforcement agencies.
• Provide information and education to residents, businesses, City staff, elected officials, and industry stakeholders.
• Review by-laws, operational policies and procedures, and recommend amendments and changes.
• Adhere to a strict code of confidentiality, incidental to all investigations.

What you'll bring

Candidates applying for this role must meet specific educational, professional, and physical qualifications to support municipal regulatory standards:

• Municipal Law Enforcement Officer certification (may be obtained upon hiring).
• Certification from the Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers (preferred; may be obtained upon hiring).
• Graduate of a recognized community college in discipline of law enforcement, security administration, criminal justice studies or a by-law related course/major.
• 3 to 5 years working experience in related disciplines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs and appropriate City software.
• Must hold a valid Driver's Licence and be able to operate a City fleet vehicle.