Calgary Police Service - Automotive Service Worker

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As an Automotive Service Worker, you will support fleet operations by transporting and towing Calgary Police Service (CPS) and non-CPS vehicles between facilities, assisting technicians with maintenance activities, decommissioning vehicles through the removal of equipment and decals and maintaining accurate records to ensure operational efficiency and accountability. Primary duties include:

• Transport CPS and non-CPS vehicles between CPS facilities and external partner locations using fleet vehicles and tow trucks to support operational requirements.
• Prepare retired CPS vehicles for auction by removing police equipment, decals, and other assets to ensure vehicles are safe for public sale.
• Support Service Technicians by assisting with vehicle movements, parts delivery, and other tasks that maintain fleet readiness and operational efficiency.
• Maintain the security and accountability of fleet assets through thorough vehicle inspections and adherence to established procedures.
• Track vehicle movements, work activities, and resource utilization through accurate data entry in fleet management systems to support operational planning and performance reporting.

Working Conditions: This position works in a fleet maintenance shop environment and is regularly exposed to vehicle exhaust, electrical systems, hand and power tools, and cleaning chemicals while supporting vehicle maintenance and fleet operations. Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalency (e.g. GED) and a minimum of 6 months of experience towing vehicles.
• A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits and no current suspensions or charges pending.
• A City of Calgary Forklift certification is considered an asset.
• Training in the operation of a tow truck is also an asset.
• Success in this position requires emotional intelligence; creating and sustaining safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces; promoting supportive, balanced and professional accountability; building and maintaining relationships; developing self and others; striving for results.

Pre-employment Requirements

• An enhanced security clearance will be conducted.
• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications. Education obtained from out of country must have or be able to obtain, an Education Credential Assessment (ECA) for confirmation of equivalent credentials.

Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test. This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis. Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.

Position and Pay Information

Business Unit: Calgary Police Services

Union: CUPE Local 37

Position Type: 4 Permanent

Compensation: $34.91 - 38.70 per hour

Hours of work: Non-Standard 38 hour work week.

Days of work: This position works either Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday (7:00am - 4:30pm).

Location: 5111 47 Street N.E.

Audience: Internal/External

Apply By: October 27, 2026

Job ID: 315472