EVIDENCE
CUSTODIAL LEAD
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
An exciting opportunity
is available for an Evidence Custodial Lead to join the Police Services Division
in a key role supporting the integrity and security of police evidence
management. This position involves clerical, manual, and custodial work with
limited supervisory responsibilities in the management of police evidence and
property. The successful candidate plans, coordinates, assigns, supervises, and
participates in the daily operations of the Evidence Unit, ensuring the secure
receipt, storage, release, transport, and disposal of criminal, drug, seized,
stolen, found, and other property evidence. The role also oversees the
preparation and maintenance of accurate files, records, reports, and
inventories. Working with minimal supervision, the incumbent exercises sound
judgment and initiative while ensuring the integrity, security, and controlled movement
of all evidence in accordance with established policies, procedures, and legal
requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- All the knowledge, abilities and skills required of an Evidence
Custodian.
- Ability to plan, lead, assign, oversee and participate in the work of a
group of subordinates.
- Ability to handle and count large sums of money of different currencies
– Canadian, USD and Foreign.
- Ability to develop schedules, procedures and documentation related to
the work.
- Ability to serve as contact on the escalation of problems and ensure
adequate response times.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a
variety of internal and external contacts.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Class 5 Driver's License for the Province of British Columbia.
- Firearms Safety Course Certification – Restricted and Unrestricted.
- Occupational First Aid – Level 1.
- Naloxone Nasal Spray Administration Certification (Red Cross or
equivalent).
- Safe Handling Procedures for High Potency Drugs Certification.
Preferred
Qualifications
Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by courses
related to the work plus sound related experience as an Evidence Custodian; or
an equivalent combination of training and experience.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has an hourly rate range of $35.84 -
$42.16 per hour (2025 rates). 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. 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 be able to obtain and maintain Enhanced
Reliability Status as a condition of employment, in accordance with the
Government of Canada’s Directive on Security Screening. Applicants must provide
a complete and verifiable five (5) year history, including residences,
employment, education, and other activities, with no unexplained gaps.
Periods of six (6) consecutive months or more spent outside Canada must be
disclosed and may require additional verification. Screening may include
identity verification, criminal record checks, reference checks, credit check
and other background inquiries relevant to the position.
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Please apply online at www.coquitlam.ca/careers by 11:55 pm on August 28, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.