Administrative Assistant - Patrol Division

Competition Number: 26050

Category: Administrative / Clerical

Job Title: Administrative Assistant - Patrol Division

Department: Police - Patrol

Position Type: Temporary Full-Time Position (up to 6 months or Return of Incumbent)

Salary: These are C.U.P.E. Local 2011 positions with a wage of $37.07 per hour plus 15% in lieu of benefits.

Posted Date: February 17, 2026

Closing Date: March 1, 2026

Last Modified: February 17, 2026, 2:24 pm

Status: Open

Description:

The Saanich Police Department is recruiting a temporary Administrative Assistant to join their Patrol Division.

 Responsibilities include providing confidential clerical and administrative work in support of Patrol Division operations; organizing administrative systems and procedures; assisting with the implementation of new programs; administering program budgets, coordinating the flow of information and documents and maintaining confidential personnel files. The successful candidate will also provide direct administrative support to the Patrol Division Inspector with delegated authority to manage routine administrative matters on their behalf. 

Requirements include grade 12 or equivalent, plus and additional program up to one year full-time office/administration training or equivalent; three years administrative support and experience within a police department including proficiency with the inquiry functions of the national police systems (PRIME and CPIC) and the Justice Information; System (JUSTIN); strong technical writing skills with respect to use of grammar, punctuation, spelling and proof-reading; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered; keyboarding speed of 55 wpm; proficient in MS Office Suites for word processing, spreadsheets, email systems and database applications; MUST pass/maintain the required enhanced reliability security clearance and polygraph. As a component of the selection process, testing will be conducted.  We thank all applicants for applying.  Only those under consideration will be contacted.

Important Information:

The District of Saanich is recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers for 2026. As an equitable and inclusive employer, we value diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain passionate and talented individuals of all backgrounds, demographics, and life experiences. If you require any adjustments to enable participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact in confidence accessibilityHR@saanich.ca.