MINJobs posting: Head Transcriptionist
March 14, 2025
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Head Transcriptionist

Organization:
City of Prince George
Region:
British Columbia
Application deadline:
March 25, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Police services
Description
Join the Police Support Services team, where your skills in quality and accuracy will be essential. In this position, you will be responsible for typing oral statements made to the RCMP, as well as handling data entry and extraction from various computer systems. Additionally, you will oversee the transcription area, which includes supervisory tasks such as scheduling, prioritizing work, training staff, ensuring quality standards are met, and serving as a resource for other transcriptionists. Strong customer service and teamwork skills are crucial for success in this role. Please note that you will frequently encounter extremely graphic and disturbing information.

Requirements

Along with a grade 12 diploma, you have at least three years of relevant office experience including experience in transcribing oral statements, and at least two years of supervisory experience. As the ideal candidate, you thrive in a demanding police environment, are exceptionally attentive to detail, and are able to sustain extended periods of precise concentration. A typing speed of 60 wpm is required, and the ability to accurately transcribe oral statements. Strong computer skills are essential in this role. Ideally, you’ve completed a supervisory training program and have a law enforcement related background. As a condition of employment, the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a clear RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status.

Salary & Benefits

Enjoy a competitive wage of $34.67 to $35.45 (wage under review) per hour plus an excellent benefits and pension package.