Job Description

Auxiliary Program Coordinator Temporary Full Time (Up to 12 months) We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the City of Coquitlam is located on the shared, traditional and ancestral lands of the k\xca\xb7ik\xca\xb7\xc9\x99\xc6\x9b\xcc\x93\xc9\x99m, sq\xcc\x93\xc9\x99c\xcc\x93iy\xcc\x93a\xc9\x81\xc9\xac t\xc9\x99m\xc9\x99x\xca\xb7, and other Coast Salish Peoples. One of BC\xe2\x80\x99s 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! We are currently recruiting for a temporary full-time Auxiliary Program Coordinator to join our Police Communications section of the Police Services division in the Finance, Lands and Police department. The Auxiliary Program Coordinator supervises a small Community Policing Team and manages the development and implementation of crime reduction and crime prevention strategies within the jurisdiction of the Coquitlam RCMP. The purpose of this position is to address community safety issues and provide advice to the RCMP Senior Management Team regarding response options to emerging crime trends based on best practices. The successful incumbent will work closely with our community services agencies and groups to assist in implementing community policing programs. You will also oversee the management of approximately 200 volunteers through the supervision of Community Policing Services Coordinators as well as the coordination of special community events. In consultation with a manager, you will manage a Community Policing Budget that corresponds to multiple programs. Previous supervisory experience as well as a standard first aid certificate is required. If you are looking to join a great team, the chance to make a difference in your community and have excellent communication and organization skills, this is the opportunity for you. The ideal candidate will have 1 \xe2\x80\x93 3 years or relevant experience, preferably within a municipal government setting, completion of Grade 12 plus relevant additional coursework or certificate, or an equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered. Previous supervisory experience, a standard first aid certificate, enhanced security clearance and a valid class 5 Driver\xe2\x80\x99s licence are requirements for this role. Good people make Coquitlam great, sign up for career alerts through our recruitment portal to stay up to date about opportunities within our team, or follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about how #YouCouldWorkHere too! The CUPE Union position offers a hourly rate of $35.66 to $41.98 and plus 6% in lieu of benefits. The City has a vaccination policy that is currently suspended. However, should the policy be reinstated, it will be a requirement for all current and future employees. Applicants under consideration will be required to have an enhanced security clearance with the RCMP. Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on January 25, 2023. The City of Coquitlam is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.