Municipal Law Enforcement Officer

Position Details

• Job Title: Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Department: Legislative Services Division
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week; subject to seasonal demands. The position may require days, afternoons and overnight shifts.
• Work Location: Town of Cobourg; approximately 75% of workday outdoors/on the road and 25% in a standard office environment.
• Wage: $34.59–$43.23 per hour (CUPE Schedule B Inside Workers Grade 8A)
• Deadline: October 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Internal applicants: October 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, By-Law Enforcement and Licensing, the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer enforces Town by-laws and applicable statutes within the Town’s jurisdiction. The Officer conducts research, inspections and investigations into alleged contraventions of by-laws and regulations to gain compliance with prescribed municipal standards, primarily in animal, parking and property enforcement.

Primary Duties

• Investigate complaints and enforce regulations with tact, impartiality, firmness, sound judgment and respect, ensuring by-laws are enforced precisely and fairly and decisions regarding violations can be fully supported.
• Conduct daily patrols, inspections and checks of assigned areas by foot, bike or vehicle.
• Proactively respond to and resolve emergency situations, general violations and conflicts, independently or with support as required, to promote public safety, compliance with municipal standards and personal protection.
• Issue offence, infraction and penalty notices, administrative orders and summons as appropriate; collect evidence, including photographs, samples, and witness and defendant statements.
• Prepare information to obtain search warrants, attend before a Justice of the Peace to swear information, and execute search warrants in accordance with established practice.
• Attend administrative hearings, tribunals, committees and court to provide evidence on behalf of the Town.
• Respond to reports and calls about animals running at large or injured, including capture, impoundment and transportation in accordance with established practices, and deliver animals to an animal shelter or veterinary clinic for treatment.
• Work with visitors, residents, property owners, tenants, contractors and property managers to explain municipal standards and the need to comply with applicable municipal by-laws.
• Arrange remedial work to bring properties into compliance, source and review estimates, prepare draft invoices for property owners, and oversee work crews on site.
• Attend homeless encampments on public and private lands, assess risks to people and property, enforce applicable regulations, and provide assistance when required, including in opiate-related crises and use of Naloxone if necessary.

Qualifications

• Diploma or certificate in a relevant field, such as Police Foundations, Law and Security, Justice and Administration, or a law-related discipline, and related enforcement experience, preferably in a municipal environment; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Training and membership with the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Association and Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers.
• Certification as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (MLEO) and Property Standards Officer (CPSO).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Good organizational skills, ability to establish priorities, thoroughness, and demonstrated ability to work independently and seek assistance when required.
• Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Satisfactory Police Record Check upon employment.
• Valid Class G Driver Licence with a satisfactory driving record and access to a reliable vehicle for work.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain them within 60 days of hire.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to be on call and respond to after-hours emergency calls in the Town within a reasonable time when assigned on-call duties.
• Approximately 75% of the workday is spent outside the office on the road, using a mobile office environment, tablets, printers and handheld devices, and working outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, heat and rain, at subject sites and during patrols.
• Approximately 25% of the workday is spent in a standard office environment.

How to Apply

Forward a PDF copy of your cover letter and resume as one document, in confidence, to the attention of the Human Resources Department at humanresources@cobourg.ca no later than October 30, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The deadline for internal applicants is October 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will receive a response.

Accommodation and Privacy

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended.

The Town of Cobourg is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.