By-Law Policy Officer
| Posting Id | 2967 |
| Department | Community Services |
| Division | Community Standards |
| Section | Policy and Licensing |
| Job Grade | SEA35 Grade 06 |
| Rate of Pay | $80,968.00 - $95,262.00 Annual |
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Employee Group | SEA |
| Replacement/New Position | Replacement |
| Posting Type | Internal and External |
| Posting Date | 04/25/2025 |
| Application Deadline | 05/09/2025 |
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager of By-law Policy & Adjudication, the By-Law Policy Officer is responsible for leading the research, public consultation and project coordination involved in the review, development, amendment and drafting of municipal by-Laws and related licensing and regulatory policies.
Candidates selected for an interview will be required to complete a writing sample to assess legislative and policy writing skills.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinates all research required for the creation of new by-laws or the amendment of existing by-laws including collection and analysis of statistic and data, public consultation, municipal bench-marking and best practices investigations
- Project management associated with development and amendment of new by-laws including liaising with staff of other divisions and ensuring that projects are completed according to schedule
- Development of by-law and licensing-related policies
- Drafting of reports to Council regarding by-law amendments or revisions
- Provide technical support to the Director conducting research on specific issues and keeping apprised of new and emerging trends
- Represent the Division on work groups coordinated by other divisions for the development of policies and by-laws (e.g., Comprehensive Zoning By-law)
- Act as a back-up to the Administrative Monetary Penalty Systems Screening Officer to perform Screening Reviews
- Work with the Communications Division to update public communications materials and promote awareness around new and revised by-laws and policies
Duties and Responsibilities Cont'd (if applicable)
Education and Experience
- Diploma in a relevant discipline related to Public Policy, Planning or Municipal enforcement
- 3 years of municipal experience enforcing codes and/or municipal by-laws
- A minimum of one year of experience in policy development, by-law research, and drafting
Required Skills/Knowledge
- Broad general understanding of all areas of the Municipal enforcement
- Understanding of municipal government operation and organization
- Experience in writing reports to Council regarding policy issues
- Demonstrated experience in the development and writing of municipal by-laws, including the ability to interpret legislation and translate policy objectives into regulatory language
- Good understanding of broader legislative requirements affecting Municipal enforcement
- Good understanding of the City of Richmond Hill By-laws
- Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in customer service, team work, initiative, accountability and adaptability
- Ability to collect, summarize and analyze data
- Project management training or experience
- Demonstrates good judgment and makes sound decisions
- Shows commitment to personal growth, development, and leadership opportunities
- Shares new ideas and challenges the status quo
- Proven written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with honesty, openness, respect, and trust
- Takes initiative to participate in a culture of learning, mentoring, and sharing
- Contributes to building and being a part of a positive culture
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Demonstrate the City’s corporate values of care, collaboration, courage and service
Leadership Competencies
- Demonstrates personal leadership
- Builds people and culture
- Cultivates open communication
- Shapes the future
- Navigates and leads through complexity and change
Attention Internal Candidates: All current City of Richmond Hill employees are required to apply via the ‘View Jobs for Current Employees’ link on the City’s Careers Page.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
The City of Richmond Hill is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. If contacted to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please advise Human Resources if you require an accommodation.