Encampment Response Officer

Posting Number: PC-26-47

Job Type: Permanent Full-time, Union

Salary Range: $76,876.80 to $92,146.60 per year

Posted: Thursday, November 5, 2026

Application Deadline: Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 11:59 pm

The Opportunity

The Legislative and Court Services Department is comprised of three branches; Legislative Services (which includes Council Secretariat, Corporate Mail and Print Services, Vital Statistics and Access and Privacy Services), Court Services (which is responsible for the administration of justice within two court service areas in compliance with the Provincial Offences Act, the Memorandum of Understanding and Inter-municipal Service Agreements) and Enforcement Services which is responsible for administering and enforcing several municipal by-laws including but not limited to regulations related to the parking of vehicles, pet controls, property maintenance, business licensing, and sign placement).

Under the general guidance and direction of the Encampment Response Officer Team Lead, this position will enforce, monitor and engage with all suspected encampment sites on all municipal property including but not limited to Parks, greenspace, roads boulevards etc. all property owned or operated by the City of Barrie. As part of this role they engage, educate and address any individuals found in suspected encampments, work with the Encampment Response Team Lead to ensure they are connected with outreach or various service providers from all levels of government. Arrange for the dismantling and removal of all sites located including removal of all hazardous materials including but not limited to biohazards, drug use etc. Individuals may be aggressive and pose a risk to Officers attending.

When assigned may enforce various by-laws and provincial or federal statutes spanning a variety of Enforcement Services disciplines including but not limited to animal control, signs, lottery licensing, yard maintenance and business licensing in addition to many other regulations enforced by the Enforcement Services Branch in an effort to maintain a high standard of living within the community. All job tasks related to Municipal Law Enforcement Officer I's and Municipal Law Enforcement Officer II's may be assigned to this position. They seek compliance through education, negotiation and mediation and where compliance is not forthcoming, commences appropriate legal action after carrying out a full investigation, collecting appropriate evidence including witness statements and preparing necessary documentation to facilitate a successful prosecution.

Our Culture and Qualifications of the Job

Corporate Culture: Your workplace values align with our corporate values of Strive, Share and Care and you want to join us in providing exceptional services and programs to build a prosperous, growing and sustainable community.

Equally important to what we do is how we do it - your actions reflect our core accountabilities of Personal Awareness, Teamwork and Collaboration, Respect and Inclusion, Innovation, and Service Excellence, which define how we work together to succeed.

Education (degree/diploma/certifications)

• Two (2) year College Diploma in Law Enforcement
• MLEO Certification which accreditation is legislated under Bill Pr83 and requires meeting minimum educational/experience criteria as well as ongoing membership with the Municipal Law Enforcement Officers’ Association
• Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL) re: firearms and related firearms training.
• Municipal Law Enforcement Officers’ Association Part 1 Foundations Training
• Class G Driver’s Licence, good driving record and a reliable vehicle as required

Don’t meet the credentials as outlined but have years of directly related experience? Please see the City’s Education Equivalency Policy to determine if you may qualify for equivalency. Further information is available at www.barrie.ca/government-news/jobs

• Position Equivalency Code: C

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience performing duties related to the above mentioned major responsibilities
• Including three (3) years of experience issuing Orders, Notices under various pieces of legislation and Part I, II, and III Offences under the Provincial Offences Act
• Demonstrated experience showing knowledge of hazardous situations involving potential altercations, exposure to bio-hazard materials, exposure to Sharps or other toxic materials.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Working knowledge of the following legislation, regulations, or requirements: Provincial Offences Act / Trespass to Property Act / Municipal Act / Criminal Code of Canada / Human Rights / Freedom of Information Act
• General knowledge of the following principles and standards: Legal decisions related to encampments, mental health, homelessness and addictions
• Demonstrated Ability to:
• strong ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
• maintain situational awareness for yourself and others
• High level ability to assess and handle hazardous situations with individuals who are in crisis, escalated, involved in altercations, exposure to hostile interactions, mental health crisis etc.
• Intermediate skills include: Analytical; Problem Solving; Time Management
• Intermediate computer literacy using the following systems and software: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) / Use of GIS portals and supporting software to track location etc.
• Availability, on a rotational basis, to assist with after-hours questions, concerns, or emergencies; to attend evening/weekend meetings or special events; or to work outside of designated normal hours per week
• Availability, as assigned, to assist with after-hours questions, concerns, or emergencies; to attend evening/weekend meetings or special events; or to work outside of designated normal hours per week
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, or holidays

Conditions of Employment

• When assign ON CALL must have a 30-minute response time to Office location for emergencies
• Valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence in good standing with a reliable vehicle for use on corporate business
• Eligibility for and working towards obtaining full membership in Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Assoc. (MLEOA) within twelve (12) months of hire date
• Required medical vaccinations include: Anti-Rabies and Hepatitis B Upon Hire
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check*

*Please note that this is a requirement for any new employees to the City of Barrie in accordance with the Police Record Check Policy. Existing employees who have met this criteria will be exempt from this requirement.

Other Important Information

Location: 45 Cedar Pointe Drive, Barrie, Ontario

Hours: The normal hours of work are 35 hours per week in accordance with the Collective Agreement

Wage: This position is within the CUPE Local 2380 Bargaining Unit with the following pay level and 2026 pay range:

• Pay Level: Level 8
• Yearly Salary: $76,876.80 to $92,146.60
• Hourly Pay Rate: $42.24 to $50.63

What We Offer: This position includes a comprehensive union benefit plan, including but not limited to extended health and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, paid vacation and sick days, short/long term disability plans, OMERS Primary pension plan, access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), discounted rates for City Fitness Memberships and Transit Passes, and access to the Perkopolis Perks program, which provides exclusive access to discounts on a wide range of products and services available to all City employees.

How to Apply: Click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process. Please note that emailed applications will not be considered.

Why Barrie?

The City of Barrie is a vibrant, progressive, and growing community with deep connections to our heritage, to nature and to the opportunities surrounding us.

Our community values quality of life; the ability to play year-round with 300 hectares of park space, our beautiful waterfront, our lively downtown core and the nearby hills, wetlands, and forests. We also value connections; to our neighbours and the community, to our road and rail network, and to the opportunity Barrie provides to enjoy life.

Everything Barrie has to offer, from the water we drink to the roads we travel on, has one thing in common - municipal workers. Joining a municipality is one of the most rewarding, engaging, and exciting careers you could choose. It is a career you can take pride in knowing that every day you make a positive impact on an entire community. We are one team, with one goal and we all work together to continue making our community great.