Equipment Custodian

Township of Muskoka Lakes; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Burnaby seeks an Equipment Custodian for the Burnaby RCMP Detachment. The role handles equipment tracking, issuing and storage of weapons, and quality checks. Performs minor repairs and maintains records while following guidelines with independence.

Requires Grade 12 and related courses, plus experience or training. Proficiency with spreadsheets/databases/word processing is expected; a BC Driver’s Licence and RCMP clearance are required, PAL is an asset.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus related courses and experience or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of weapons and police equipment used by RCMP members.
• Ability to use spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software.
• Lift and carry heavy equipment and items; work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Track, receive, issue and store police equipment and weapons.
• Ensure equipment is in working order and perform minor repairs.
• Maintain equipment level and order malfunctioning items.
• Prepare equipment kits and maintain records, files and reports.

Skills

Spreadsheets

Databases

Word processing

Heavy lifting

Multitasking

Safety regulations

Judgement

Education

Grade 12

Related courses

Tools

BC Driver’s Licence

Enhanced RCMP Security Clearance

PAL (Asset)

Job description

Equipment Custodian

Competition No: 2026-EC

Duration: Auxiliary

Salary: $31.58 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits

Last Updated: 9/3/26

We’re looking for Equipment Custodians to join our Community Safety Department at the Burnaby RCMP Detachment! 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 maintains 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 Licence (PAL) is considered an asset for this role.

Pay Rate: $31.58 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits

Location: Burnaby RCMP Detachment

Hours of work: This is an auxiliary position, hours and shifts are based on operational requirements and do not provide guaranteed hours of work, which may include on-call shifts. Typical shifts will be from Monday to Sunday between the hours of 4:30 am - 8:00 pm.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm 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.