Information Officer

City of Chilliwack; Chilliwack; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal organization in British Columbia is seeking an Information Officer on a full-time temporary basis. The role involves assisting in the efficient operation of the RCMP Community Police Office through a variety of clerical and investigative tasks. The ideal candidate must possess Grade 12 education along with a post-secondary program in Criminology. Strong knowledge of the Criminal Code and ability to establish effective relationships with the community and department officials are essential. Salary is set at $43.25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of Grade 12 education plus one year post secondary program in Criminology.
• Sound knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada and other relevant statutes.
• Ability to maintain required security clearance for the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist management for the RCMP Community Police Office operation.
• Perform clerical and receptionist duties.
• Process exhibits and complaints from the General Public.

Skills

Sound knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada

Sound knowledge of the Controlled Drug and Substance Act

Knowledge of law enforcement/court procedures

General typing skills

Ability to operate standard office equipment

Interpersonal skills

Ability to obtain security clearance

Education

Grade 12 education

One year post secondary program in Criminology

Job description

Overview

Information Officer (Full Time - LTTT). This is an internal posting. To apply, you must be logged in and have a City employee number specified in your profile. Posting #: 2026-05 Title: Information Officer (Full Time - LTTT). This posting is only open to current City of Chilliwack employees.

Department

Chilliwack RCMP - Public Safety and Social Development

Duties

The incumbent in this class will assist management to achieve an efficient operation for the RCMP Community Police Office by providing reliable performance in Firearm Information and investigative work, and clerical duties, observing and complying with Municipal and RCMP policies and all acceptable security and safety practices.

The incumbent will be required to perform a variety of clerical and receptionist duties; training and evaluating the work of subordinates. The incumbent will be required to process exhibits; process complaints from the General Public and obtain witness statements when required. The incumbent will be required to fingerprint and photograph when required; collect DNA samples as per court order. The incumbent will ensure all responsibilities are performed pursuant to the policies and regulations of the RCMP Federal/Provincial/Municipal Statutes. The incumbent will be required to perform other related tasks as assigned. Assignments and responsibilities are performed under general supervision according to established routine and performance is subject to review, inspection and evaluation by the Administration Manager.

Education

Must have a minimum of Grade 12 education plus one year post secondary program in Criminology from a recognized post secondary institution or the equivalent combination of training and experience;

Skills

• Sound knowledge of the Criminal Code of Canada, Controlled Drug and Substance Act and Federal/Provincial/Municipal Statutes
• Sound knowledge of the National Firearms Manual, RCMP Informatics Manual, Operations Manual and Administration Manual
• Sound knowledge of law enforcement/court procedures
• General knowledge and ability to type
• Completion of the Firearms Safety, Restricted firearms and Firearms verifier courses
• Ability to operate a wide variety of standard office equipment and computer programs
• Able to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with Department officials and other members of staff, be polite, courteous and tactful in dealing with the general public and be neat and presentable in appearance
• Able to qualify for and maintain the required security clearance for the position. Failure on the part of the employee to satisfy this requirement will necessitate the removal of that employee from this position
• The incumbent will be required to perform other related duties upon request of the Administration Manager

Salary

$43.25 (2025 Rate)

Employment Type

Temporary Full Time

Closing

Closing: 2026-02-03 04:30 PM

Posted: 2026-01-27