Municipal Law Enforcement Officer

Position Details

• Employment Type: Temporary full-time
• Contract Duration: Approximately 6 months
• Department: Legislative Services Division
• Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, subject to seasonal demands. The position may require day, afternoon, and overnight shifts.
• Work Location: Approximately 75% of the workday outdoors and on the road, and approximately 25% in a standard office environment.
• Wage: $34.59–$43.23 per hour (CUPE Schedule B Inside Workers Grade 8A)
• Application Deadline: November 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
• Internal Applicant Deadline: October 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, By-Law Enforcement and Licensing, the Municipal Law Enforcement Officer is responsible for enforcing all Town by-laws and applicable statutes within the Town’s jurisdiction, under the Manager’s guidance. The Officer conducts research, inspections, and investigations into alleged contraventions of by-laws and regulations to gain compliance with prescribed municipal standards in three main disciplines: animal, parking, and property enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints and enforce regulations with tact, impartiality, firmness, sound judgment, and respect. Ensure by-laws are enforced precisely and fairly and that decisions regarding violations are fully supportable.
• Conduct daily patrols, inspections, and checks of assigned areas on foot, by bike, or by vehicle.
• Proactively respond to and resolve emergencies, 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 summonses as appropriate. Collect evidence as necessary, including taking photographs, extracting samples, and preparing witness and defendant statements.
• Prepare information to obtain search warrants, attend before a Justice of the Peace to swear information, and execute search warrants according to established practice.
• Attend administrative hearings, tribunals, committees, and court to provide evidence on behalf of the Town.
• Respond to reports of animals running at large, including capture, impoundment, and transportation in accordance with established practices. 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 render assistance when required, including during opiate-related crises and using 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 the Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers.
• Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (MLEO) and Certified Property Standards Officer (CPSO) certification required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Good organizational skills, the ability to establish priorities, thoroughness, and the ability to work independently and seek assistance when needed.
• Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Must obtain a 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.
• Work is performed primarily outside the office, on the road, and at subject sites, using a mobile office environment, tablets, printers, and handheld devices.
• Must be able to work outdoors during patrols and in all weather conditions, including extreme cold, heat, and rain.

How To Apply

Submit 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 by November 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The deadline for internal applicants is October 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

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

Accommodation

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.