Job Id #31205: Rental Compliance Engagement Coordinator

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• Job ID #31205 - Rental Compliance Engagement Coordinator
• Union: CUPE 5167
• Job Description ID #: 7830
• Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on July 16, 2025.
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Manager, Rental Compliance, the Rental Compliance Engagement Coordinator is responsible for educating landlords, tenants and the public on the Hamilton Apartment Rental Program and other by-laws that are enforced by the Licensing and By-law Services Division that may impact tenants and/or landlords. The Rental Compliance Engagement Coordinator will represent the Rental Compliance Section at public events, building evaluation audits, implement, coordinate, and maintain educational programs and oversee initiatives that contribute to the City of Hamilton’s Mission and Vision and the Strategic Goals of Council. As a key member of the Rental Compliance team, this position will serve as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders and take the lead on project-based tasks when necessary.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Acts as a liaison with landlords and tenants to promote and provide education with respect to the Hamilton Apartment Rental Program and particularly, the Safe Apartment Buildings By-law, as well as other rental related programs and by-laws in Hamilton.
• Coordinates and assigns building evaluations/audits in a manner that achieves program goals and recurring inspection requirements.
• Represents the Division at community events, meetings, apartment building audits, and leads presentations as needed.
• Works closely with section staff to address public concerns and requests in a timely manner, ensuring that feedback is incorporated into outreach planning.
• Distributes promotional and educational materials to residents, property owners, and City facilities regarding the Rental Compliance section’s programs and services.
• Provides coordination and administrative support for outreach initiatives, programs, public messaging, vendor troubleshooting, and daily issues to ensure services align with policies and procedures.
• Assists in the development, coordination, and administration of programs and services while monitoring division policies, standards, and requirements.
• Assists with the preparation of Council reports as needed.
• Coordinate and implement rental compliance awareness and engagement programs to encourage compliance with Hamilton’s Apartment Rental Program and other rental related programs and by-laws.
• Assists with the coordination of projects, programs or engagement events that required the collaboration of various internal and external resources.
• Evaluates performance of programs and reports findings to the Manager, Rental Compliance..
• Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable Health and Safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID CLASS “G” DRIVER’S LICENCE AND PROOF THEREOF IS REQUIRED REHIRE.

This is a newly created position. The incumbent(s) or the department has the option to have the salary grade assigned to this position re-evaluated within nine months of the initial filling of this position. The Director of the division must review and submit the submission to Human Resources within 45 days of receiving it. All required forms of the job evaluation submission must be fully completed in order for the review to occur. If fully completed and updated job evaluation forms (with an updated draft job description) are not received within nine months of the initial filling of the position, the existing job description and rating shall be confirmed.

NOTE 1:

Must be physically able to lift up to 50 lbs. independently and handle large or heavy items, including loading and unloading materials for outreach events.

NOTE 2:

Availability to work outside regular hours, including evenings and weekends, depending on project needs.

Disclaimer:

Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.

Terms:

The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.