Detachment Services Assistants provide administrative and operational support to police members and others at the detachment. They also provide assistance and information to the public. Coaldale and Picture Butte are welcoming southern Alberta communities located near Lethbridge. Coaldale is a growing town with easy access to urban amenities, while Picture Butte offers a close-knit rural community atmosphere.

The Picture Butte

Detachment functions as a satellite office, providing services within the broader area. In this position, there may be brief periods working alone while police members are on patrol or otherwise away. Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM.

Possession of a valid Class 5 (or equivalent) driver’s license Willingness and ability to work in a policing environment where exposure to sensitive or distressing investigative material may occur Willingness and ability to work overtime Willingness and ability to travel for work or training Successful completion of two years of secondary school, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience Experience providing clerical support services Experience with data entry and maintenance Experience providing service to internal or external clients, via telephone, in-person or by e-mail Ability to communicate effectively in writing Language requirements (essential for the job)



Experience maintaining and/or conducting queries in a law enforcement database Experience working in a law enforcement and/or legal workplace Training and/or experience in the provision of financial support services The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves. We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply. Equity, diversity and inclusion The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the population it serves.

We promote employment equity and encourage you to self-declare if you belong to one of the designated employment equity groups when you apply. Learn more about diversity and inclusion in the public service.

The Indigenous Career Navigators

Program, among others, is designed to provide Indigenous peoples with advice and guidance through the application/hiring process. For Indigenous peoples seeking individual support with their application or during the assessment phase, please contact our Indigenous Career Navigator: [email protected]. Preference will be given to veterans first, followed by Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of jobs located in Nunavut or Yukon.

For positions located in Yukon, qualified Yukon First Nations will be appointed first, followed by qualified Indigenous persons.

📌 Service Specialist ( Temporary to Permanent) (Coaldale)
🏢 Employment and Social Development Canada
📍 Coaldale