Property Standards/Zoning Officer
Requisition ID: 20142
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: 22/01/2026
JOB SUMMARY
You are responsible for investigating property standards and zoning requests and complaints from the public, other City departments and elected officials and taking remedial action as required to ensure compliance with applicable by-laws and legislations. You organize all required contracted property standards work for assigned calls and ensure it is completed according to procedures and By-Laws. You also present as an Officer in court proceedings to support transparent, efficient, and fair processes.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 2 year community college diploma in Police Foundations, Public Safety or related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience in municipal inspections and/or enforcement
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of the Property Standards, Zoning, Property Maintenance and other related by-laws and legislation, and the Ontario Building Code, Provincial Offences Act, Planning Act and some CMHC funding programs
- Knowledge of the Municipal Act, City of Ottawa By-Laws, Regulations and Procurement By-Law
- Knowledge of contract administration including a thorough knowledge and proficiency in specification writing and the preparation of construction cost estimates
- Knowledge of MFIPPA and access to information legislation and policies to ensure confidentiality and protection of sensitive information
- Familiarity with Provincial offenses courts
- The geography of the city and roadways
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrated ability to interpret various types of plans, drawings, by-laws and regulations
- Demonstrated ability to recognize and assess deficiencies, potential unsafe conditions and violations in existing building and properties
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate contractor’s work for compliance with contract documents
- Demonstrated ability to investigate matters related to tenants and their property owners, ensuring the responsibilities of each are fulfilled as required by legislation regulations and by-laws
- Demonstrated ability to operate all computer-related programs and systems specific to the work function
- 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 interact with people in difficult situations who are distressed, aggressive, hostile, under the influence of alcohol/drugs or be present inside or near hazardous conditions detrimental to their own personal health and/or safety.
- Deal with tense and stressful situations effectively
- Reliable, responsible, able to work independently and prioritize assignments and work load
- High degree of tact, diplomacy and assertiveness
Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City’s expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City’s culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody and demonstrate these core behaviours.
Review the Core Behaviours.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Various language requirements. English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions require French oral.
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) 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.
- You may 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 to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. 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 Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.