We're Hiring - Detachment Service Assistant

The City of Portage la Prairie is accepting resumes for the position of Detachment Service Assistant at the RCMP Detachment. Under the general supervision of the Detachment Service Manager, the Detachment Service Assistant processes data/queries, extracts reports for policing statistics, answers public inquiries and complaints, and handles detachment communication, including relaying information in code via police radio to RCMP members. Position description and other information are available upon request.

Hours of work include working 7 ½ and 9 ½ hour rotating shifts as required based on an average 37 ½ hour week. Typical shifts are 7am to 5pm and 2pm to midnight. This is a unionized position and is subject to all terms and conditions of the collective agreement or subsequent amending agreements. The wage is $30.04 (2025 rate) an hour as per CUPE collective agreement.

Qualifications include completion of Grade 12 plus an additional related administrative or computer related program of up to one year or equivalent. Experience in a busy office environment of over 6 months is preferred. Typing speed of 40 wpm is required.

Employment is conditional upon successful completion of RCMP security clearance.

Please forward resumes to the attention of the Human Resources Officer, City of Portage la Prairie, 97 Saskatchewan Ave. East, Portage la Prairie, MB R1N 0L8, or FAX to (204) 239-1532 or drop off applications at City Hall. 

Email address: hr@city-plap.com      Website: www.city-plap.com

Applications must be received not later than 4:30 pm on Wednesday January 8th, 2025 and marked Competition # 2024-08.

The City of Portage la Prairie is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.  We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted.  If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation. 

We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.