ACCOUNTS CLERK (RCMP)
Regular Full-Time
About Us
One of BC’s Top Employers, the City of Coquitlam offers meaningful career opportunities to make a difference within the local community. As the sixth largest city in BC, we are home to more than 150,000 residents. Our diverse municipality is a great place to work as it continues to grow through innovative urban design, inspiring arts, culture and recreation programs, and state-of-the-art transportation systems. Our brand is built on managing our resources in a responsible and sustainable manner, while supporting a vibrant, growing regional urban centre. We envision a bright future in Coquitlam that we hope includes you!
About You / What We Are Looking For
The City’s Community Safety Department is seeking two Accounts Clerk (RCMP) to join the Financial Services Section at the RCMP Detachment. This position is physically and functionally embedded within the RCMP detachment and offers a unique and exciting opportunity to support public safety.
Reporting to the Financial Services Section Supervisor, the Accounts Clerk will be part of a collaborative team of three Accounts Clerks that provides day-to-day financial and administrative support to RCMP members and municipal employees working within the detachment.
This rewarding opportunity is well suited to a motivated and detail-oriented individual with strong clerical, organizational, accounting, and communication skills. Key responsibilities include ordering supplies and maintaining inventory to support detachment operations; processing invoices and purchase card transactions; and administering member expense claims. The role involves regular interaction with a wide range of internal stakeholders within the detachment, as well as building and maintaining effective working relationships with external vendors and service providers. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a requirement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completion of Grade 12, supplemented by bookkeeping and/or accounting courses, as well as being proficient with Microsoft Excel; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Valid Driver’s Licence for the Province of British Columbia.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a similar financial role within the RCMP, municipal policing or municipal government environment
- The ideal candidate will have strong relevant clerical accounting, customer services and problem solving experience, preferably in a policing or municipal setting
- A post secondary diploma or degree in a finance related discipline supplemented by relevant accounting courses.
- Previous accounting experience, advanced proficiency with Excel spreadsheets, and the ability to use financial software systems such as Cognos, Maximo and AMANDA will be considered an asset.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $30.51 to $35.84/hour. The rate of pay is based on a variety of factors including qualifications, knowledge, experience and skills.
You will have the chance to join a rapidly growing and diverse team dedicated to supporting the local community, and be able to engage in variety of learning and development opportunities. Additionally, there is an opportunity to participate in an earned day off/flex day program. This position does not offer a hybrid working environment and is required in office 5 days per week. The City offers an attractive vacation and extended benefits package, including the ability to contribute to the Municipal Pension Plan.
Accessibility / Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Coquitlam is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer working towards enhancing equitable practices in our recruitment and retention processes. As an organization we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment to support our growing and diverse work force. To learn more about what equity, diversity, and inclusion means, and the City’s efforts in support of these principles, please visit coquitlam.ca/edi for more information.
If at any time during the application or recruitment process you require additional assistance or an accommodation, please contact our team for confidential support. Staff can also provide in-person support if required.
The successful candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain an Enhanced RCMP Security Clearance.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on April 21, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.