Municipal Clerk II- RCMP Clerk
Corporate Services and RCMP
Casual
February 20, 2026
The City of Fernie is inviting applications for the position of Casual, Municipal Clerk II-RCMP Clerk. Employment for this position will be on a casual basis, with no guarantee of hours, and will be part of CUPE Local 2093. The incumbent must pass the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Reliability Security Screening Clearance, and be willing to attend necessary RCMP courses.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Detachment Services Supervisor in Sparwood, the RCMP Clerk is responsible for providing administrative and operational support services to police officers and other employees at the Fernie RCMP detachment, as well as providing front counter and telephone assistance to the general public.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
The RCMP Clerk will:
- Receive, assess and respond to front counter and telephone inquiries, complaints and requests for information and services from the public.
- Provide information, advice and options to internal clients to assist in their understanding of and compliance with administrative and operational policies, guidelines, processes and procedures.
- Receive and handle emergency calls and OCC or Dispatch / 911 calls, record information on the details of the complaint (location, circumstances, witnesses etc.) and notify/dispatch appropriate responders.
- Research, input, modify, track, analyze and extract data and information in a variety of automated Operational Records Management Systems.
- Maintain radio contact with officers and provide pertinent information to support the well-being and safety of officers involved with the general public and victims.
- Purchase and maintain office supplies and equipment.
- Provide a broad array of administrative support such as; filing, distributing mail, arranging courier services, transcribing correspondence, and assisting in the storage and safekeeping of evidence.
- All employees shall work in accordance with the City of Fernie’s Safety Management System.
- Other duties as required.
These key duties are general descriptions of the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must pass the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Reliability Security Screening Clearance, and be willing to attend necessary RCMP courses.
- Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent
- General Knowledge or business and office procedures
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Minimum typing speed of 50 wpm
- Experience providing customer service
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License
- Experience with C PIC, JUSTIN, BC PRIME, NCDS or related software programs is an asset
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Communication Skills; expresses and transmits information verbally and written with consistency and clarity
- Teamwork; works cooperatively and effectively with others to reach common goals
- Attention to Detail; attends to details and pursues quality in completing tasks
- Time Management; balances a myriad of tasks and priorities
- Accountability and Dependability; takes ownership of personal workload and meets deadlines
- Ethics and Integrity; maintains confidentiality and a high degree of ethics and integrity in all aspects of role
- Professionalism; demonstrates professional standards of conduct when interacting in a business environment
- Continuous Improvement; strives to improve job responsibilities through developing skills and increasing knowledge
WORK CONDITIONS
- Working in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions
- Working with deadlines and time constraints
- Interaction with employees, management and the public
- Hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM- 4:00 P.M.
- Extended periods of sitting
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The above description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions and duties as required for proper evaluation of the job and will not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job. Employees may perform other related duties and tasks as required to meet the needs of the operation.
Wages are in accordance with the CUPE Local 2093 Collective Agreement. The rate of pay, effective March 1, 2026, is $41.24/Hour. This is a casual position, un-benefitted, with no guarantee of hours. Interested applicants are requested to submit a resume and cover letter in pdf format before 12:00 P.M. (MST) Thursday March 5, 2026, to careers@fernie.ca titled “Municipal Clerk II- RCMP Clerk”.
Kayla Bodie, Detachment Services Supervisor
C/O Human Resources
PO BOX 190, 501-3rd Avenue
Fernie, BC V0B 1M0
We wish to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
The City of Fernie is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and during the recruitment process. We welcome applicants from all qualified individuals, including those who belong to equity-deserving groups. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please inform us when you apply, and we will make every effort to meet your needs. Staff can be reached at careers@fernie.ca or reached at 250-423-2242 to arrange for accommodation.
The City of Fernie strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, City of Fernie will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.