Detachment Clerk - Floater - Internal CUPE Applicants Only

Job Description

Job Description

The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31,990) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island, between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus, Crofton, Maple Bay and the South End are home to a multitude of artistic, cultural and outdoor recreational activities. The Municipality provides a stable and varied work environment, competitive pay and benefits.

We are inviting applications from candidates with the proven skills, qualifications and abilities for the position of Detachment Clerk 2 - Floater. This position works out of the North Cowichan / Duncan RCMP detachment. If you are self-motivated, looking to take on a new challenge where you can make a difference, enjoy both responsibility and accountability, and are ready to join one of British Columbia's most inclusive and environmentally conscious municipalities, we look forward to receiving your application!

Reporting to the Manager, RCMP Support Services, the successful candidate will perform a variety of clerical functions, working in PRIME, CPIC, and JUSTIN. This position requires the ability to multi-task and be able to provide coverage for breaks, flex days, vacations and sick days. This position would include working the front counter, records, watch clerk, CPIC, ROI and administrative support to exhibits / court liaison, Deployment to other duties may be required from time to time. Hours of work for this position may include 12-hour shifts and involve evening, night and weekend shifts. This position may be exposed to graphic and explicit subject matter.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Abilities :

• Completion of Grade 12.
• Successful completion of formal relevant training (e.g. Applied Business Technology program at Vancouver Island University) and two years' experience in an office environment; or acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
• Recent experience providing clerical or other support in a law-enforcement, judicial or legal environment is an asset.
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
• Advanced skills in a Windows driven network system, including Microsoft Office programs. Experience using PRIME and / or CPIC is an asset.
• Demonstrable keyboarding skills, with a minimum speed of 50 wpm. Proof of typing speed or assessment results from the last 24 months must be included with your application. If you require information on where to obtain a typing / keyboarding speed test, please contact .
• Demonstrable ability to analyze and process information with high level of accuracy, discretion and attention to detail and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Demonstrable ability to accept or initiate and effectively prioritize and complete multiple tasks.
• Independence of judgment and capability of working under minimal supervision.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class 5 B.C. Driver's License; a satisfactory current driver's abstract will be required.
• The position may be physically demanding; candidate must be able to successfully perform all duties associated with the position. A medical certificate attesting to suitability for this position may be required.

This is a unionized position (CUPE Local 358) and the collective agreement may be viewed on our website.

Candidates being considered will be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills, qualifications, and abilities. The successful candidate(s) must pass security clearance levels as established by the RCMP.