Department: Public Safety

Closing Date: Apr 09, 2025 4:30 PM

Competition Number: 25-51

Job Summary

The City of Nanaimo is seeking 5 permanent full-time Community Safety Officers. These positions focus on providing municipal supports and responses to the community and vulnerable citizens on issues including public disorder, homelessness, addictions and mental health challenges. The Community Safety Officers conduct highly visible day and nighttime patrols, including bike patrols, throughout the community with emphasis in the downtown area, involving extensive contact and liaison with the business community, first responders, public safety, service organizations and unsheltered citizens.

Duties and Responsibilities

Please see the job description PDF below. 

Requirements

Applicants must have completion of Grade 12 and Bylaw Compliance, Enforcement and Investigative Skills 1 and 2 from the Justice Institute of BC, as well as a minimum 2 years’ directly related experience in the enforcement of municipal bylaws or clinical experience working in crisis response and homeless outreach. An equivalent combination of education or experience may be considered. Applicants must have a valid Worksafe BC Intermediate First Aid certification, as well as possession of a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s Licence.

Compensation and Benefits

These are bargaining unit positions based on a 40-hour work week, and subject to Article 1(d) - Probationary Period as set out in the Union Collective Agreement. Shifts will be 10-hours, scheduled 4 days on followed by 3 days off. The hourly wage is $42.34, increasing to $44.57 after 60 working days (Jan 2025 Rates).

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