Close Date:
June 25, 2025
At the City of Kamloops, we believe in progressive and barrier-free recruitment for everybody every day. This means employment opportunities for all in a safe, inclusive and diverse workplace. We know our city is stronger when we hire qualified individuals from different backgrounds with diverse experiences, cultures and perspectives.
We are focused on creating the highest levels of service excellence, based on an organization-wide community culture that celebrates our employees who make it all happen. We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience. This is Kamloops!
Let’s make Kamloops shine! Join our team today.
Position Overview
Looking for an exciting opportunity to gain experience and make a positive impact on your community? The City of Kamloops is seeking permanent, full-time Community Services Officer I’s to join our team.
As a Community Services Officer I, you'll play a vital role educating the public, ensuring that municipal bylaws are followed, providing enforcement and security, and addressing complaints.
With a 4 on/4 off rotation, this is an ideal opportunity to maintain work-life balance while building a career in law enforcement or with the City. Our thorough training program will prepare you for the demands of the role, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. And with opportunities for ongoing training and career advancement, you'll have the chance to take your skills to the next level while making a direct impact on the lives of our community members.
Living in Kamloops
We are known as Canada’s Tournament Capital and are famous for our hospitality and community spirit, traits that make us a leader! Recreation, sports, arts and culture, health care, social activities, volunteerism, and affordable housing all meld to form a unique blend of big-city amenities with small-town ambience.
We have world class, hiking and biking trails, ski resorts, green spaces, and facilities to fit whatever your passions are! We are nestled in the interior of British Columbia a few hours away from the Okanagan lakes and the Vancouver coastline. This is Kamloops!
Community Services Officer I
The Community Services Officer I is a dynamic and challenging role that is crucial to ensuring our community is safe and livable. The work involves enforcing various City of Kamloops regulatory bylaws and investigating complaints.
This of course requires you to have the skills, knowledge and experience that allows you to perform these duties in a safe, confidential, professional and empathetic manner. Interested candidates are encouraged to view a complete job description and list of requirements before applying at the link below.
If you're a dedicated, responsible individual who's passionate about making a positive impact, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join our team and become a Community Services Officer I at the City of Kamloops.
Watch this video to learn more about the department! This is the City of Kamloops Community & Protective Services
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:
- Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.
- Justice Institute Level I and II Bylaw Enforcement Certificate or its equivalent.
- Proficient in basic Word and basic Excel, as demonstrated through testing.(70% pass rate required.)
- Valid Occupational First Aid Level 1 certificate.
- Valid Driver's Licence - Class 5.
For new hires, and for those working in designated positions of trust, including those working directly with vulnerable persons, no formal offer of employment will be made until an applicant completes a police information check. A comprehensive benefits package is included with this position.
This is a CUPE Local 900 position. More than one may be hired.
Hourly Rate
$34.872
Hours & Days of Work
4 days on / 4 days off 12-hour shifts 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. **Shift allocated based on shift pattern availability**
Hours per Week
44
Please note if you need assistance or have individual needs or requirements throughout the application process, contact the Human Resources Department by telephone, email hr@kamloops.ca or in person at 6-510 Lorne Street so we can better support you.
External job postings are open to everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and thank all applicants for their interest. Please be sure to review the application requirements of each job you apply for. Only those selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Applications are accepted online at kamloops.ca/careers.
