Job Description

Our PRIME team is growing! We are looking for an individual with excellent decision making skills, loves working with the details, and enjoys conducting compliance audits.

The NWPD is a mid-sized police department with over 200 employees. We are committed to having a professional and supportive workplace promoting employee equity, wellness, and fulfillment. We are a hard-working and welcoming team focused on doing great work and serving our community.

What your key role will be

As the PRIME Assistant, you will contribute to our continued success by monitoring and maintaining records in the Police Records Information Management System (PRIME) as well as performing audits to ensure we are complying with PRIME policies and procedures. In addition to this, your role includes, but is not limited to:

Records Management: You’ll monitor and maintain records and files as well as correct, modify, delete, and add information to records.

Adaptability: You’ll have the ability to adapt and transition your work style between working independently as well as collaboratively to get the job done.

Attention to Detail: You’ll be happiest when working with the highest level of details that support the bigger picture while taking great pride in rolling up your sleeves to get even the smallest of tasks done.

Communication: You’ll have excellent communication and active listening skills as well as the ability to convey information clearly and simply while ensuring you understand directions and information.

Decision Making: You’ll have strong decision making skills which will allow you to make quick and confident assessments of our policies and procedures and bring forward suggestions to improve our processes.

Time Management: You’ll manage your time and resources to ensure work is completed efficiently with minimal supervision.

What you bring to this role

You will have experience and success in many of the following areas:

 You have completed Grade 12
 You are confident working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
 You have top-notch records management and monitoring skills
 You have strong administrative and organizational skills
 You are confident working with (or learning) Police Records Information Management Environment (PRIME) and police crime investigation policies and procedures
 You are motivated, compassionate, and empathetic with a genuine desire to help others
 You support and promote a diverse, inclusive, and healthy workplace
 You are confident in (or have the desire to learn) the development and delivery of training material
 You can thrive in a fast-paced environment and navigate your priorities independently
 You enjoy problem solving and applying appropriate judgment
 You navigate your role while exercising considerable confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy
 You pass and maintain a security clearance, including a background check and polygraph

What we can offer you

 A challenging and exciting career
 Competitive wage plus 12% in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and all benefits
 Access to an onsite fitness facility
 Supportive leaders and co-workers who care about you and your family’s health and wellness
 Centrally located in the lower mainland of British Columbia
 One block away from Columbia Skytrain Station
 Free staff parking
 A work environment giving you the ability to connect one-on-one with our staff, including police officers, civilian members, and senior leadership team

What we’ll accomplish together

As a civilian member, working within a police department is a career like no other. It brings excitement, variety, and a challenge. The person you are, the work you will do, and the role you will play in this organization matters. You will become part of the NWPD family and join our group of diverse and talented people who truly want to make a difference.

If you are excited and curious to learn more about this opportunity, please apply – we would love to hear from you!

Job Title: PRIME Assistant
Employment Status: Auxiliary
Application Deadline: November 21, 2023
Number of Positions: One
Union: CUPE Local 387
Department: Operational Records Unit, NWPD
Salary: $30.93 to $36.41 per hour plus 12% in lieu of benefits (2021 rate)
Hours of Work: This position is based on operational needs, up to 35 hours a week. The successful applicant will be able to commit to weekday shifts. Shifts are scheduled on weekdays between the hours of 6:45am and 4pm, but there is flexibility with the days of the week and shift start times.
Career Centre: https://nwpd.bamboohr.com/careers

To support a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community; women, Indigenous Peoples, racialized individuals, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (LGBTQ2S+), persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to diversity of our workforce, are encouraged to express their interest. New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of the Halq’eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made invisible their histories and connections to the land. We are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands we are on. We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This position is only open to those with Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency in Canada.

Required languages: English

Education level: See Above

Required skills: See Above

Closest intersection: 6th street & Columbia