The Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner are quasi-judicial positions which consider applications for new licences and the renewal of existing licences for rooming houses located within the geographic area of the former City of Toronto. Currently there are more than 500 rooming house licences in effect in the former City of Toronto.

What does the Rooming House Licensing Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner do?

The Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner have been delegated the powers of Council with respect to licence issuing, suspension, renewal or revocation of any rooming house licence in the former City of Toronto, including the imposition of conditions upon the owner prior to and as a condition of, the issuance, suspension, renewal or revocation of the license.

What are the eligibility requirements?

To be eligible for appointment to the board, the public member must meet the eligibility requirements in the City of Toronto's Public Appointments Policy.

What is the term of office?

The term of office is 4 years

What qualifications do I need?

In addition to the general eligibility requirements set out in the Public Appointments Policy, appointees are to have:

• a good understanding of the Rooming House Licensing By-law, other relevant by-laws and provincial legislation and the Statutory Powers Procedure Act.

• familiarity with the concepts of natural justice/fairness.

• excellent listening skills, open-mindedness, sound judgement, and tact.

• ability to mediate.

• ability to organize and analyze evidence (written and oral).

• demonstrated ability to write a clear, well-reasoned decision that takes into account the evidence, the submissions, the law and policy.

• a commitment to public service and to uphold a high standard of ethics.

• good interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a team.

• the ability to work under time pressures.

• flexible work schedule to allow attendance at hearings.

• willing and available to attend training programs once appointed.

How many hearings are there?

Approximately 15 to 25 hearings are held per year.

What is the remuneration for this role?

Members receive $230 for each hearing attended, to a maximum of $8,050 per year.

Apply Online: https://secure.toronto.ca/pa/decisionBody/73.do.

Deadline to Apply: Monday May 11 @ 4:30 p.m.

Questions?

Contact the Public Appointments Secretariat at 416-397-0088 or appoint@toronto.ca. You can also follow us on Twitter at @TorontoCouncil.

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