Summer Students - Municipal Law Enforcement

Summer Students - Municipal Law Enforcement Department Chief Administrative Officer Department - Clerks Division/MLE Location City of Kawartha Lakes, ON

Assists with providing municipal law enforcement services to the City that includes parking enforcement, animal control, clean and clear and other duties as assigned.

Employment Status:

Student

Union:

CUPE 855 Inside

Open To:

Internal/External Applicant(s)

Closing Date:

Duration (if temporary):

Student, approximately May to September

Job Title

Summer Student – Municipal Law Enforcement

Wage

$19.92 hourly (2026)

Reports To

Supervisor, Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing

Department

CAO

Location

37 Lindsay Street South, Lindsay

Hours

Summer Full Time,40 hours per week

Other

Hours are Monday - Friday

The City of Kawartha Lakes is hiring summer students, and we're looking for innovative and passionate individuals interested in a four-month position from May to August. Our Summer Student Program introduces students to the public sector through challenging experiences, while providing meaningful opportunities to contribute to the community.

Summer employment with the City of Kawartha Lakes can be great way to earn and learn.

To be considered for a Student position with the City of Kawartha Lakes, you must be:

• Minimum of age 16
• Registered as a full time student during the preceding academic year, 2025 to 2026
• Registered as a full time student with the intent to return to school on a full time basis during the next academic year, 2026 to 2027

• Investigate and assess validity of by-law complaints and initiate enforcement when necessary
• Conduct research, carry out field/site inspections, making field notes and communicating by-law provision
• Assist in the performance of all office functions as assigned, including answering the telephone, data entry, word processing and search of records, handling complaints, enquiries, and requests for assistance
• Filing, maintaining daily logs, and performing other general clerical duties
• Provide good, efficient customer service in all aspects of operations
• Participate in public education activities
• Maintain good public relations in discussing and resolving issues related to the department
• Provide advice and assistance to both internal and external personnel, agencies and the public in the enforcement of a variety of municipal by-laws
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Currently enrolled in a recognized University/College program of study in law enforcement, criminology and justice, planning, sociology, or legal studies and/or have previous work experience in a law enforcement capacity
• Good reading, writing and oral English skills. Able to read, interpret and apply by-laws and follow general and technical instructions, both written and oral, which deal with standardized situations
• Able to complete forms and records relevant to the job
• Good interpersonal skills; tact and courtesy to deal with the general public on issues of an extremely sensitive and potentially controversial nature and in discussing information with colleagues
• Physically fit and able to run, climb, lift and move heavy items (80 lbs/approx. 36 kgs.)
• Capable of performing the work assigned in a safe manner. Working knowledge of and ability to apply relevant safety policies, standards and legislation (Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act)
• First Aid and WHMIS training are assets
• Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G2” Driver’s Licence or higher

Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check will be required.

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. We will accommodate the needs of applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise People Services to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.