RCMP Detachment Clerk (full-time medical leave)

Job No: CITYPR0700

Location: Powell River, BC

Closing Date: 8 Sep 2017 AEST

OPEN DATE:         August 28, 2017

CLOSING DATE:   4 pm Thursday, September 7, 2017

DEPARTMENT:     RCMP

DIVISION:           N/A

SECTION:             N/A

REPORTS TO:       Non Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCO)

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JOB SUMMARY:

Provides administrative, clerical, financial, and record and supply management support for the RCMP Detachment.  Supervises RCMP Guards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares memoranda, forms, minutes and related documents; keeps records and files; administers contracts and agreements; processes timesheets and overtime claims
• Organizes, schedules, coordinates, and inspects the work of Guards; measures and reviews performance and provides feedback
• Maintains records of Guard qualifications and renewal of certificates and coordinates attendance at certification courses
• Monitors budget expenditures; reviews and reconciles invoices, member expense claims and purchase orders and recommends approval and payment; maintains and balances contingency account
• Provides information for the preparation of the annual budget and requests for proposals; prepares job cost estimates
• Conducts safety meetings; ensures employees follow safe work procedures and have required safety training and equipment; conducts safety inspections of worksites and equipment and ensures corrective measures are taken
• Coordinates cell block operations and vehicle fleet requirements
• Liaises with other departments, contractors and Administration
• Orders and maintains inventory of detachment materials, supplies, and equipment
• Reviews staffing and hiring needs with the NCO
• Coordinates relief coverage for City employees
• Maintains professional and technical requirements for the position
• Acquires familiarity with Dispatch Clerk duties so as to provide support when Clerk is unavailable
• Performs related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School (Grade 12)
• Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License
• RCMP Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance
• Corporate Management Branch Administrative Assistant’s Workshop
• W.H.M.I.S. Certificate
• PRIME Training
• TEAM Financial System Training
• Up to date knowledge of RCMP specific computer applications (CPIC, TEAM, PRIME), administrative systems and office technology as required

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year related experience in Police office administrative support including use of custom software applications
• Or an equivalent combination of experience and education

PAY RATE:

This is a union position with the current 2017 pay rate of $28.01 per hour as outlined in the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798 Collective Agreement.

HOURS OF WORK:

7:45 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Thursday, 4 days per week, 35 hours per week

NOTE: Due to the immediate start date, RCMP Enhanced Reliability Clearance must be in place at time of application.

How To Apply:

If you are interested in this position:

1. Complete the questions contained in the application below.  NOTE: You must use your correct seniority date.  After completing the questions, click "Next".
2. Attach a cover letter and a resume as separate PDF or Word documents.  This is a mandatory requirement of the application process. 
3. Attach copies of degrees, diplomas, and certifications if applicable in one single PDF or Word document.
4. IMPORTANT: Each applicant must use an email address unique to them.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, we may choose to only acknowledge those applicants selected for interview.

The City of Powell River is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may be required to participate in formal testing and interviews and to provide documentation to demonstrate and support their qualifications.