2026-05-22 Detachment Operations Clerk

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Friday, May 22, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Regional Commander of West Region is seeking a qualified individual to join our team. In this exciting, rewarding and challenging opportunity, you will provide operational and administrative support to the Chatsworth location. This competition will be used to fill Regular and Temporary vacancies in both the Chatsworth and Wiarton locations. Please note: This position requires the ability to work a schedule that includes evenings, overnights, and weekends.

About Us:

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America's largest deployed police services with more than 6,400 uniformed officers, 2,900 civilian employees and 530 Auxiliary officers. We provide essential services that ensure the safety and security of the people of the Province of Ontario. The OPP is a division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the largest operational ministry in the province with a presence in every community across Ontario. We are the largest police service in Ontario and the second largest in Canada.

Grey Bruce offers a unique policing environment rooted in close‑knit rural communities and exceptional natural landscapes. The OPP detachment serves multiple municipalities and First Nations across a large geographic area, supporting a population of nearly 65,000 residents. The region includes thousands of kilometres of roadways and extensive shorelines along Lake Huron and Georgian Bay, as well as inland waterways and remote patrol areas.

Known for its strong community connections, Grey Bruce blends rural and small‑town living with a vibrant tourism and recreation economy. Officers and staff work in a collaborative, professional environment where public service, community engagement, and partnership are highly valued.

OPP Values promote always doing the right things for the right reasons, by:

Serving with PRIDE, PROFESSIONALISM and HONOUR.

Interacting with RESPECT, COMPASSION and FAIRNESS.

Leading with INTEGRITY, HONESTY and COURAGE.

About the job The Detachment DOC (civilian) position provides balanced administrative and operational support within a policing environment, supporting uniform members and supervisors under established direction and supervision. The role includes managing documentation, supporting court and disclosure processes, maintaining records in internal systems, and assisting with information flow across the detachment. The successful applicant can expect a structured, fast‑paced work environment requiring strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism. Regular interaction with officers, supervisors, and partner units is a core component of the position. This permanent role offers an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to frontline operations while developing expertise within police administrative processes.

What you bring to the team Mandatory requirements

Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation

40 w.p.m typing speed

Ability to work 12 hour shifts in a 24-hour rotating shift environment

Administrative and Computer Skills

Knowledge of computer operation and software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and RMS/CPIC, to produce court documents, type correspondence, and manage data.

Knowledge of records management practices, record keeping technology to maintain an organized, up‑to‑date records system.

Ability to work in accordance with established manuals, practices and procedures.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Oral communication and interpersonal skills to interact with officers, and members of the public.

Strong written communication skills to input accurate information, compose correspondence, proofread a variety of documents, compile reports, and summarize information.

Ability to transcribe audiotapes with accuracy.

Problem Solving and Decision‑Making Skills

Strong reasoning and problem solving skills.

Ability to plan and prioritize administrative work on a daily basis.

Demonstrated discretion, tact and diplomacy when responding to enquiries over the phone and counter.

Don't meet every qualification? If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code‑protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti‑racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives

accessibility

Anti‑Racism Policy

2 English Permanent, 317057 6 & 10 Hwy, Chatsworth, West Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based)

About security checks:

A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities. If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out‑of‑country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in. Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.

The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions. These positions may be of various tenures including short‑term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French‑language proficiency test.

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