VICTIM
SUPPORT WORKER
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
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Police
Services team as a Victim Support Worker. The main responsibilities for this
position include providing crisis intervention services and follow-up emotional
support to victims and witnesses of crime and trauma. Other duties include
providing information on victim rights, the criminal justice system, community
programs, resources and referrals, as well as conducting court orientations and
accompaniments.
The successful incumbent will have considerable
knowledge of the rules and regulations governing program activities, as well as
the practices and techniques of trauma-informed crisis intervention and
follow-up support as related to the work performed. This position will provide
direct services to victims and witnesses of crime and trauma, including
emotional support, information and referrals, often under stressful
circumstances. Depending on the type of crisis call out, you may need to stand
for long periods of time, walk on uneven terrain or climb stairs.
This position will be covering shifts Monday to
Friday 7:00am – 3:00pm or 11:00 am – 7:00 pm.
Minimum Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a completion of Grade
12, preferably supplemented by courses in the field of social science, plus
considerable related experience, OR an equivalent combination of training and
experience. A valid class 5 Driver’s license is required. Applicants under
consideration must obtain and maintain an RCMP Enhanced Security Clearance and
Vulnerable Sector check.
Preferred
Qualifications
·
Previous police-based,
community based or court based Victim Services experience
·
Diploma or Degree in a field
of social sciences.
What We Offer:
This CUPE position has
an hourly rate range of $35.84 - $42.16 (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 July 27, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.