Up to 5 Auxiliaries
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
The City of Coquitlam is seeking motivated individuals to join our auxiliary Communications Operator 1 auxiliary pool. In this casual role, you will support civilian police operations at the Coquitlam RCMP Detachment, home to one of the few independent police operational communications centres in the Lower Mainland. If you are seeking a meaningful role where your communication skills, dedication, and ability to support public safety can make a difference, we encourage you to apply.
Reporting to the Telecommunications Supervisor, you will receive comprehensive on-the-job training to prepare you for the demands of this fast-paced and highly rewarding environment. As part of a dedicated team, you will respond to both emergency and non-emergency calls from the public, using your strong listening and communication skills to gather critical information, assess and prioritize calls, prepare accurate reports, and provide timely information to the public and police officers in the field.
The ideal candidate is a respectful, resilient, and service-oriented individual with strong judgment and decision-making abilities. You demonstrate empathy while maintaining the confidence and assertiveness needed to manage a variety of interactions and provide exceptional service to the public. You are able to remain calm under pressure, think critically, and make accurate decisions in time-sensitive situations while maintaining professionalism and composure with callers, police personnel, and colleagues.
Requirements:
- Completion of Grade 12. Preference will be given to those with additional education, training, or related experience (e.g. courses in Public Safety Communications, Criminology, Conflict Resolution, Crisis Intervention, Law Enforcement Studies, and other related fields.)
- Considerable geographical knowledge of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and surrounding communities.
- Familiarity with the Criminal Code of Canada, Motor Vehicle Act, and other relevant federal, provincial, and municipal laws and acts.
- Proficiency with Windows-based computer programs and the ability to type at a net speed of 40 words per minute.
- Availability to work a variety of shifts in a 24/7 operations centre, including days, nights, weekends, and statutory holidays.
This position requires an RCMP Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance that will be administered to those who are successful through the process. This process may take up to 1-year. Obtaining and maintaining a security clearance is a condition of employment.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $35.59 to $41.91 (2026 rates) and 12% in lieu of benefits. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills. You can anticipate a lively, fast-paced environment plus opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Enhanced Reliability Status as a condition of employment, in accordance with the Government of Canada’s Directive on Security Screening. Applicants must provide a complete and verifiable five (5) year history, including residences, employment, education, and other activities, with no unexplained gaps. Periods of six (6) consecutive months or more spent outside Canada must be disclosed and may require additional verification. Screening may include identity verification, criminal record checks, reference checks, credit check and other background inquiries relevant to the position.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on September 25, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
