Equipment Custodian

Job summary

The Equipment Custodian is responsible for tracking, issuing, and storing weapons and police equipment within the RCMP equipment room. This includes performing quality control checks, conducting minor repairs, and maintaining detailed records and reports.

Job details

We’re looking for an Equipment Custodian to join our Community Safety Department working at the Burnaby RCMP Detachment. This position works in the Police – Financial Services organizational unit. This is clerical and custodial work of some complexity performed in the RCMP equipment room. You will track, receive, issue and store a variety of weapons and police equipment; ensure equipment is in working order and examine for quality control purposes; conduct minor repairs; maintain an adequate level of equipment and supplies; identify malfunctioning equipment and supplies to be ordered; prepare equipment kits for members and prepare and maintain records, files and reports. You will be required to exercise independence of judgment and action within established guidelines. Performs related work as required. Qualifications include completion of grade 12, supplemented by courses related to the work, plus sound related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Sound knowledge of the various types and use of weapons and police equipment required by RCMP members; of safety regulations for the handling of weapons and related police equipment. Ability to use software including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software to access and/or create spreadsheets and maintain statistics and related data; to work under minimal supervision, to exercise sound judgement in accordance with applicable rules, regulation, and policies; to multi-task and to perform effectively during peak periods. Ability to lift and carry heavy equipment and items. A BC Driver’s Licence is required for this role, as well as the ability to obtain and maintain an Enhanced RCMP Security Clearance. A Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) is considered an asset. Schedule: 70 hours bi-weekly; Tuesday to Friday from 10:15 AM – 8:00 PM (Mutual Agreement between Monday to Sunday, 4:30 AM – 8:00 PM) The closing date for this competition has been extended until it is filled. New applications are welcome! Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at 604-294-7303 if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at www.burnaby.ca/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. We respectfully acknowledge that the City of Burnaby is located on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Peoples (Kwikwetlem). Each Nation has distinct histories and distinct traditional territories that fully or partially encompass the city. We encourage you to learn more about the Host Nations whose ancestors have occupied and used these lands, including parts of present-day Burnaby, for thousands of years. We are grateful to be on this territory as we dedicate ourselves to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects our vibrant community and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, genders, ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences.

What you’ll do

The Equipment Custodian is responsible for tracking, issuing, and storing weapons and police equipment within the RCMP equipment room. This includes performing quality control checks, conducting minor repairs, and maintaining detailed records and reports.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma, a BC Driver's Licence, and the ability to obtain an Enhanced RCMP Security Clearance. Knowledge of police equipment and safety regulations is required, and a Possession and Acquisition License (PAL) is considered an asset.

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Inventory Management
• Equipment Maintenance
• Quality Control
• Record Keeping
• Weapon Handling
• Spreadsheets
• Databases
• Word Processing
• Multi-tasking
• Heavy Lifting

Job areas

• Security & Safety
• Government & Public Sector
• Logistics
• Administrative