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Division: Infrastructure and Development Services Job Status: Temporary Full Time Number of Positions: 1 Hours of Work: 35 hours per week Wage Rate: $ $46.81 per hour Posting Date: Monday, February 2, 2026 Closing Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026 About Us The County of Lambton is located in Southwestern Ontario, nestled along Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, next to the state of Michigan and is home to a diverse and welcoming population of approximately 128,000 residents. The Corporation of the County of Lambton is one of the area''s largest employers with approximately 1,300 employees. The County''s seven divisions deliver hundreds of services and programs to our residents, such as emergency medical services, provincial offences court, three long-term care homes, 25 library branches, three museums, an art gallery, archives, public works, public health services, social services, planning and building services. We are committed to sustainability, economic growth, environmental stewardship and an enhanced quality of life through the provision of responsive and efficient services and collaborative efforts with our municipal and community partners. About the Role Act as a Property Standards and By-Law Officer for Lambton County and/or contracting municipalities by assisting the Deputy Chief Building Official in enforcing the provisions of the Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code, Municipal By-Laws, and regulations. Job Duties and Responsibilities Enforcement Duties: Investigate property standards complaints and produce records of inspection of buildings and yard conditions, issue orders, and obtain compliance. Investigate municipal by-law complaints and produce records of inspection. Produce orders for non-conformity and determine ownership for proper service of orders. Provide expert testimony in court. Investigate sewage systems for unsafe conditions and produce orders to remedy. Inspect plumbing systems for compliance with the Building Code. Administrative Duties: Answer inquiries regarding building construction, municipal by-law interpretation, administration of the Building Code Act, regulations, and other applicable laws in person, by telephone, correspondence, and by computer. Enter and update inspection status information on the computerized database following Department procedures. Issue orders through database applications. Filing of issued tickets within prescribed timelines. Initiates prosecution for contraventions by swearing information, may serve summons (as Provincial Offences Officers), appear as an expert witness, and provide evidence in court. Appear before council (municipal) on matters pertaining to property standards and municipal by-laws and appeal hearings. When acting as By-Law Enforcement Officer (including site plan control), ensures compliance with relevant legislation for contracting municipalities. General: Incumbents must keep up-to-date on all relevant legislation, collective bargaining agreements, County Policies and Procedures, etc. ensuring that these are implemented as prescribed Incumbents must possess the physical ability to meet the duties and responsibilities of the job description and/or the requirements identified within the position''s Physical Demands Analysis These describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties in the classification. Other duties may be assigned. Supervision Requirements Direct Supervision: None Indirect Supervision: None Functional Authority: None What We Are Looking For Minimum Formal Education Completion of a two-year Community College Diploma in Law and Security Enforcement or equivalent Successful completion of the examination program authorized by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing in: General Legal. Member of the Ontario Association of Property Standards Officers Certified Property Standards Officer (C.P.S.O) designation Experience Two years of related work experience required. A valid Ontario driver''s license and use of a vehicle. Personal information required by County of Lambton job postings is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended. The treatment, storage and handling of personal information is governed by the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER M.56, as amended and will be used in reviewing applications. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Corporate Manager, Human Resources, County of Lambton, 789 Broadway Street, Box 3000, Wyoming, Ontario N0N 1T0. Phone or Toll-free