Summer Student - By-Law Enforcement Officer
Enhance your post-secondary studies in Law Enforcement with practical experience as a Seasonal By-Law Enforcement Officer for the Town of Tillsonburg.
Reporting to the By-Law Enforcement Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing administrative support to By-Law, conducting parking enforcement and gaining compliance with the Town By-Laws through education and enforcement action when required.
The Seasonal By-Law Enforcement Officer will be a temporary full-time position between the months of May and September.
This is a seasonal student position with an option to enroll in OMERS defined benefit pension plan.
Department: Development and Operations
Division: Building & By-Law
Reports To: By-Law Enforcement Supervisor
Contract: May 4, 2026 to August 28, 2026
Hourly Rate: $19.12/hour (2025 rates)
Weekly Hours: 40 (must be willing to work days, afternoons & weekends)
Vacancy: 2 (new)
Criminal Record Check required for this position.
Interested candidates please apply prior to the end of day on Sunday, January 25th, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Responding in a timely fashion to residents’ concerns and inquiries.
- Investigating and documenting all concerns.
- Regular enforcement of the Town Parking By-Laws.
- Park enforcement and bike patrols.
- Attended court when necessary to provide evidence relating to charges laid including parking infractions.
- By-law administrative tasks and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Successfully completed or currently enrolled in Law & Security, Police Foundations or another related training course.
- Excellent oral/written communication skills with the ability to de-escalate conflict situations.
- The ability to exercise discretion and to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Candidates with training from the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Association (MLEOA) or the Ontario Association of Property Standards Officer’s would be an asset.
About the recruitment process
The Town of Tillsonburg uses Jazz HR recruitment software to streamline the collection and communication of resumes and applications.
All new Town of Tillsonburg employees are required to complete a police record check.
The Town will accommodate any individual needs you have throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Please contact us if you require any accommodations.
The Town of Tillsonburg is an equal opportunity employer and all information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection.
We thank all those who apply for positions, but only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.