Equipment Custodian

City of Burnaby; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Burnaby is seeking an Equipment Custodian to join the Burnaby RCMP Detachment in the Police – Financial Services unit. This clerical/custodial role tracks, receives, issues and stores weapons and police equipment, ensuring items are in working order and prepared for members.

Candidates must have Grade 12 plus related coursework and related experience; must be proficient with spreadsheets, databases, and word processing, and able to lift heavy items.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completion with related courses; work experience required.
• Knowledge of police equipment and weapons handling; safety regulations.
• Proficient with spreadsheets, databases and word processing.
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and work under minimal supervision.
• Valid BC Driver's Licence and ability to obtain RCMP security clearance.
• PAL is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Track, receive, issue and store weapons and police equipment.
• Ensure equipment is in working order and inspect for quality control.
• Conduct minor repairs and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Identify malfunctioning items and arrange for replacement or repair.
• Prepare equipment kits for members and maintain records, files, and reports.
• Exercise independence of judgment within established guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent judgement

Recordkeeping

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word processing

Job description

We’re looking for an Equipment Custodian to join our Community Safety Department working at the Burnaby RCMP Detachment. This position works in the Police – Financial Services organizational unit. This is clerical and custodial work of some complexity performed in the RCMP equipment room. You will track, receive, issue and store a variety of weapons and police equipment; ensure equipment is in working order and examine for quality control purposes; conduct minor repairs; maintain an adequate level of equipment and supplies; identify malfunctioning equipment and supplies to be ordered; prepare equipment kits for members and prepare and maintain records, files and reports. You will be required to exercise independence of judgment and action within established guidelines. Performs related work as required.

Qualifications include completion of grade 12, supplemented by courses related to the work, plus sound related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Sound knowledge of the various types and use of weapons and police equipment required by RCMP members; of safety regulations for the handling of weapons and related police equipment. Ability to use software including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software to access and/or create spreadsheets and maintain statistics and related data; to work under minimal supervision, to exercise sound judgement in accordance with applicable rules, regulation, and policies; to multi-task and to perform effectively during peak periods. Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment and items. A BC Driver’s Licence is required for this role, as well as the ability to obtain and maintain an Enhanced RCMP Security Clearance. A Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) is considered an asset.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷmɗthkʷyʼɜɗm (Musqueam), Sͥẅɜɛux̌mesh (Squamish), sɛ̧ilwɔtaɛˈ (Tsleil˜ɔututh), and kʶɛɖˈɛɜʴɓɗm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.