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Department: Police Support Services

Closing Date: Nov 05, 2026 4:30 PM

Competition Number: 26-111

Job Summary

The City of Nanaimo is seeking a permanent part-time Watch Clerk. Reporting to the Operational Shift Supervisor, the Watch Clerk enters, removes, and edits all relevant data into the Police Records Information Management Environment (PRIME), Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), File Tracker, and Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) computer systems. The incumbent performs classification and quality assurance reviews of general duty operational files.

Duties and Responsibilities

Please see the job description PDF below.

Requirements

Applicants must have grade 12 and a minimum 2 years’ related experience, including experience in a law enforcement office environment or data entry experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain Enhanced Reliability Status as a condition of employment, in accordance with the Government of Canada’s Directive on Security Screening. Applicants must provide a complete and verifiable five (5) year history, including residences, employment, education, and other activities, with no unexplained gaps. Periods of six (6) consecutive months or more spent outside Canada must be disclosed and may require additional verification. Screening may include identity verification, criminal record checks, reference checks, credit check, and other background inquiries relevant to the position.

Compensation and Benefits

This is a CUPE bargaining unit position, and subject to Article 1(d) - Probationary Period as set out in the Union Collective Agreement. The hourly wage is $39.58, increasing to $41.66 after 60 working days (Jan 2026 Rates). This position is scheduled for 36 hours per 8-day cycle, working 12-hour shifts within a 24-hour-per-day, 7-day-per-week operation. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/or a verification of their education credentials.

Comments

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter (.docx or PDF file format) to employment.opportunities@nanaimo.ca referencing the specific competition 26-111 by the application deadline.

The City of Nanaimo is an inclusive employer that values diversity and invites applications from all qualified individuals who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you are shortlisted for the role and need an accommodation within the hiring process, we would be pleased to discuss how best to accommodate your needs.