Hearing Officer
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Please be advised that this is not an employment opportunity with the Corporation of the Town of Oakville. Town staff are not eligible for consideration, and successful candidates will be appointed by Council in accordance with the Town’s Administrative Penalty By-law, not hired by the Town.
In accordance with the Town of Oakville’s Administrative Penalty By-laws and the Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) By-law, the Town of Oakville requires the appointment of three (3) independent Hearing Officers for a three-year term ). As a Hearing Officer, you will act in a quasi-judicial role, conducting Hearing Reviews in accordance with the Town’s Administrative Penalty Bylaws. Most Hearings are related to Automated Speed Enforcement within the Town. Hearing Officers must be familiar with automated speed enforcement, municipal law, and the adjudicative process, as they will direct the Hearing Review process and render decisions confirming, reducing, or cancelling administrative penalties and notices.
Qualifications:
- High ethical standards, integrity, and judgment
- Post-secondary diploma or degree in law, mediation, arbitration, or a related discipline
- Experience in administrative law, adjudication, or mediation, including conducting trials or hearings for a Provincial court or administrative tribunal
- Knowledge of and experience interpreting legislation such as the Highway Traffic Act, Municipal By-laws, the Municipal Act, and the Statutory Powers Procedure Act
- Ability to formulate reasoned decisions and communicate them clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
- Preferably a member of the Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators and/or the Law Society of Ontario
- Effective leadership, facilitation, communication, presentation, and organizational skills
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Adobe, DocuSign)
- Flexibility to provide part-time service (approximately 1-2 days per month, or as needed)
- Completion of the Ontario Traffic Council Screening and Hearing Officer Training course
Most hearings will be conducted in writing. If a hearing is held in person, it will be via remote technology.
Hearing Officers are compensated at a rate of $600 per full day or $345 per half day. Mileage or transportation costs are not reimbursed, and there is no guarantee of a minimum number of hearing days. Scheduling will be arranged in advance or as needed, depending on the volume and timing of appeals.
Visit Oakville.ca for the complete posting and more information. Interested candidates should apply via the Town of Oakville’s Current Opportunities page no later than 4:30 p.m. on August 29, 2025.
Seniority level
- Not Applicable
Employment type
- Other
Job function
- Legal
Industries
- Government Administration
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Company
Town of Oakville
Location
Oakville
Country
Canada
Salary
100.000
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