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Retired Police Officer Program (RPOP) - Child Youth Advocacy Centre Team Constable

POLICE CONSTABLE – CHILD YOUTH ADVOCACY CENTRE TEAM (EXTERNAL)

 

COMPETITION:                              26HRV-079

SECTION:                                        Child Youth Advocacy Centre Team, Special Investigation Section

STATUS:                                           Retired Police Officer Program (RPOP) Contract / Full – Time

HOURS OF WORK:                        Monday to Thursday dayshift or Tuesday to Friday dayshift; hours may vary based on operational requirements

                                                         (extended shifts and on call). 

COMPETITION END DATE:           Wednesday, November 4, 2026

 

Responsible for child abuse investigations including child sexual assaults and child physical assaults. Works collaboratively with other child protection agencies as part of the multi-disciplinary team at The Treehouse Vancouver – Child Youth Advocacy Centre.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

 

  • Manages and coordinates the gathering, preservation, documentation, and collection of evidence, including obtaining legal authorizations and working with other speciality unit investigators.
  • Co-ordinates the gathering of physical evidence with other speciality investigators.
  • Conducts interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects.
  • Drafts and obtains legal applications for the collection of evidence.
  • Manages assigned investigative files, including investigation logs, task assignment, action reports, file maintenance, disclosure preparation and adherence to Major Case Management and Special Investigation Section business rules.
  • Manages victim and witness interactions including obtaining statements, safety planning, ongoing communication, and ensuring a trauma-informed approach throughout investigations and court processes.
  • Prepares documentation, reports, and evidence for charge assessment and prosecution, and provide evidence in court proceedings.
  • Develops and maintains investigative resources and partnerships, act as a resource to police members, government agencies, and the community, and communicate information in individual, classroom, and public settings.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

 

  • Knowledge of the statutes and case law pertaining to child sexual offence and child abuse investigations.
  • Knowledge of preserving and collecting perishable evidence.
  • Knowledge of interviewing children and adults as victims, witnesses, and suspects.
  • Knowledge of legal processes and judicial authorizations, including search warrants, production orders, and Part VI.
  • Knowledge of project-based investigations using Major Case Management principles and the effective use of departmental resources to secure evidence.
  • Ability to maintain composure and effectively deal with children and individuals of diverse background. Demonstrates sensitivity, compassion, and sincerity when working with victims and witnesses.
  • Ability to adapt to changing work responsibilities, methods, and operational requirements, including variable working hours and callouts.
  • Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing, including de-escalating crisis situations.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and contribute positively to team activities, discussions, and shared objectives.

 

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

 

A retired officer applicant must satisfy the basic requirements to apply for a temporary experienced contract police officer position:

  • Eligible to retire, recently retired, or a serving Canadian police officer within the last three years
  • Police recruit training provided by any of the following Canadian police training academies:
    • RCMP Training Academy (Depot); Ontario Police College
    • Chief Crowfoot Learning Centre (Calgary Police Service)
    • Edmonton Police Service, Basic Recruit Training
    • Lethbridge College
    • Winnipeg Police Service, Police Recruit Training Academy
    • Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
    • Saskatchewan Police College
    • École Nationale de Police du Québec
    • Atlantic Police Academy
    • Canadian Forces Military Police Academy or Justice Institute of British Columbia
  • Must not be the subject of any current Police Act allegations, Professional Standards investigations, Independent Investigations Office complaints or equivalent disciplinary processes in other provinces
  • Deployable to work patrol
  • Pass a medical exam to confirm fit for duty
  • Possess a valid Class 5 driver’s licence
  • Able to pass all elements of the on-boarding process, which includes, but not limited to, VPD use-of-force qualifications.

 

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS

 

Required:

  • Prior assignment to an investigative unit or team, demonstrating a strong investigative ability.

 

Preferred:

  • Major Case Management
  • Major Crimes Investigative Techniques
  • File Coordination
  • Investigative Interviewing
  • Forensic Child Interviewing
  • Search and Seizure
  • Forensic DNA Collection
  • Investigator development training

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

 

  • Maintain all required certifications, training, and qualifications, including annual use of force qualifications; applicants who are not already trained in Forensic Child Interviewing will be required to successfully complete the training.
  • Must participate in an annual High Stress Debrief session with a medical professional, paid for by the Department.

 

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