Community Services Officer II - Training Opportunity (Permanent, Full time) - (2001) 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.

Looking for an exciting opportunity to gain experience and make a positive impact on your community? The City of Kamloops is seeking a permanent, full-time Community Services Officer II -Training Opportunity to join our team. Make a Meaningful Difference in Your Community.

The City is currently seeking a dedicated and responsible Community Services Officer II to join our Community Services department. This multifaceted role involves regulatory enforcement, public education, custodial oversight, and engagement with Community partners. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, and a commitment to public safety while performing inspections, managing sensitive interactions, and maintaining high standards in both field and custodial environments.

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!

Completion of senior secondary school or its equivalent.



Corrections & Youth Justice OR Completion of British Columbia Auxiliary/Reserve Constable Training Program or Police Officer Training or equivalent. OR Minimum of one-year previous experience in the enforcement of municipal bylaws and regulations or as a Custodial Guard, in policing, corrections, or as a sheriff or equivalent.

Six months previous work experience in enforcement of municipal bylaws and regulations or as a custodial guard in policing, corrections, as a sheriff or equivalent. Ability to obtain eighteen months’ work experience in the enforcement of municipal bylaws and regulations. Ability to obtain six months’ work experience as a custodial guard.

Valid Occupational

Level 1 First Aid Certificate. Valid BC Driver’s Licence Class 5 - or equivalent. Proficient in basic Word and basic Excel, as demonstrated through testing. (Ability to obtain and maintain RCMP Reliability Security Clearance. If you are unable to obtain or maintain an RCMP Reliability Security Clearance, your employment with the City will be evaluated. (To be considered for an RCMP Reliability Security Clearance, applicants must be a Canadian citizen or have Permanent Resident Status in Canada.

Note: individuals with Permanent Resident Status must have resided (physically present) in Canada for the last five (5) consecutive years). Physical abilities requirement, as demonstrated through testing.



This is a unionized position with CUPE Local 900; For further information on the Community Services Officer II - Training Opportunity (Permanent, Full-Time) position, please see the attached for the fully qualified position and for further information on the details around the training opportunity please see the attached terms and conditions.

This position will only be filled if we are unable to fill the fully qualified Community Services Officer II (Permanent, Full-Time) competition #2000 posting. Please see the attached for a fully qualified Community Services Officer for more details and review the attached Training Opportunity Terms and Conditions. Awarding of Training Opportunity To be successful for this training opportunity, senior applicants must meet the above requirements.

Applicants are able to participate in a maximum of two training opportunities at the City of Kamloops. On-the-Job Experience and Training The successful candidates for this opportunity will be gaining experience and education towards becoming a fully qualified Community Services Officer. The exact length of the training opportunity may vary based on the previous experience of the successful candidates but will be a maximum of two years.

The successful applicants for this training opportunity will receive the pay rate of Pay Grade 11 (outside), $39.592 per hour. After successful completion of the Training Opportunity, and being deemed fully qualified, the incumbents will move to a Pay Grade 12 (outside), $41.526 per hour. Upon successful completion of the training opportunity, the applicants must remain in the position for the same amount of time that the employee spent completing the training opportunity.

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