Property Standards/zoning Officer
Requisition ID: 16240
Department: Emergency & Protective Services Dept.
Service: By-law & Regulatory Services
Branch: Property Standards Enforcement Branch
Employment Type: 1 or more Full-time Temporary - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 503 Inside/Outside
Salary Information: $74,215.96 - $86,841.30 annually (2024 rates of pay)
Location: 735 Industrial Rd
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Emergency and Protective Services
Application Close: 24/02/2025
JOB SUMMARY
By-law & Regulatory Enforcement is responsible for the enforcement of a multitude of municipal by-laws and provincial legislation and other enforcement related services on a city-wide basis to address issues of safety, nuisance and consumer protection for the residents.
You are responsible for researching and inspecting buildings and property to ensure compliance with various Zoning By-laws; the enforcement of Site Plan conditions on properties where performance fees have been released; the enforcement of the Property Standards, Property Maintenance and Right of Entry, Demolition Control, Boarding Up, Heat and Vital Services, and Pool Enclosure By-laws, and assisting with the enforcement of the Permanent Signs on Private Property By-law.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 2 year community college diploma in Building Construction, Architectural Technology, Police Foundations or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in municipal inspections and/or enforcement
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Property Standards, Zoning, Property Maintenance and other related by-laws and legislation, and the Ontario Building Code and some CMHC funding programs
- Demonstrated knowledge of contract administration including a thorough knowledge and proficiency in specification writing and the preparation of construction cost estimates
- Working knowledge of applicable occupational health and safety legislation and general knowledge of corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to health and safety
- The geography of the city and roadways
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated ability to interpret plans of survey, architectural drawings, engineering reports, specifications, codes, site plan drawings, site plan agreements, subdivision agreements by-laws and regulations
- Demonstrated ability to recognize and assess deficiencies in existing building and property
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate contractor’s work for compliance with contract documents
- Demonstrated ability to operate all computer-related programs and systems specific to the work function
- Ability to investigate and enforce by-law competently and professionally
- Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement, diplomacy, assertiveness and decisiveness in the discharging of employment duties, and to deal with politically sensitive issues
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external work related contacts
- Work under stressful conditions and deal with people in difficult situations
- Ability to explain and educate the public and clients on by-laws and infractions in a positive manner
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to deal effectively, both verbal and in writing, with internal and external work related contacts
- Excellent interpersonal and client service skills
- Deal with tense and stressful situations effectively
- Reliable, responsible, able to work independently and prioritize assignments and work load
- Sensitive to clients from varying cultural backgrounds
- High degree of tact, diplomacy and assertiveness
- Ability to work both in a team environment and independently
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Various language Requirements. Some positions may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies.
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
- Driver’s License Requirement: A valid Ontario unrestricted G class driver’s license (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerit points accumulated
- You will initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement
- Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.