Constable - Operational Planning Section (INTERNAL ONLY) 2026

The Operational Planning Constable is responsible for supporting the development, coordination, and execution of comprehensive operational plans for special events, protests, demonstrations, and high-profile activities within the City of Victoria and Township of Esquimalt. Reporting to the Operational Planning Sergeant, the member assists in drafting deployment strategies, managing logistics, and liaising with internal units and external partners to ensure public safety and effective resource utilization. The role requires adaptability in a fast-paced environment, including assuming acting supervisory responsibilities when required, monitoring and assessing emerging risks, and contributing to inter-agency coordination efforts. The constable also oversees specialized portfolios such as Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), participates in permit reviews and committee work, and supports planning for VIP and legislatively significant events, while maintaining readiness to respond outside regular duty hours.

Job Description:

• Assist with the development of police operational plans for special events in the City of Victoria and Township of Esquimalt


• Assist with special duty planning and scheduling


• Write and illustrate deployment instructions for special duty officers and reserves


• Complete logistics tasks such as but not limited to vehicle assignment, radio communications and mapping


• Participate in the Special Events Technical Committee and other similar


• Special Event Permit and Application review and implementation


• Work closely with AIS to monitor open-source intelligence as it relates to public protests

• Public Order Provincial Liaison and protest related Ops Plans construction


• Liaise with organizers of un-permitted events to request information, provide advice on public safety and traffic issues related to their event 

• Administer the Service Level Agreement with the office of the Sergeant-at-Arms, BC Legislature Protective Services 


• Management and administration of the RPAS portfolio


• Review Liquor and Cannabis related license applications
  


• Liaison to RCMP Protective Services, Military Police, BC Government Security Office, US Customs and Border
  


• Implement current policing standards such a Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Strategies, Legal Authorities, Public Safety Unit requirements


• Work closely with Senior Management, GVERT, GVPSU and other operational sections as required


• Direct involvement in planning high profile events involving VIPs and Internationally Protected Persons with constant unexpected last-minute changes 

Qualifications:

• Operational and ability to fill in as an Acting Sergeant


• Strong organizational skills


• Be extremely adaptable and flexible to the work tempo and directions of the Ops Planning Section requirements


• Strong communication skills, including demonstrated ability to present to internal and external audiences


• Working understanding and ability to work within the Gold/Silver/Bronze command structure


• Working knowledge of physical security and risk assessment and mitigation principles


• Demonstrated fluency in basic computer software


• Must have the ability to quickly analyze key elements of a situation or problem, to identify and evaluate possible courses of action and to reach logical


• Must have the ability to assimilate and apply new ability to organize and prioritize work and exercise sound judgement in a fast-paced work environment while managing multiple tasks


• Must be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently 
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Risk / threat assessment training and experience


• Experience in writing operational plans


• Demonstrated ability to liaise with outside agencies


• Previous training in Emergency Management


• Previous experience and training with preparing and briefing operations


• RPAS Pilot or related aviation or technical experience is an asset

Career Path Guidelines apply to this posting. (Please note that Career Path Guidelines are under review)

This posting is to fill one (1) anticipated vacancy with an anticipated start date in July 2026.

How to Apply

Please upload the following documents:

1. One page cover letter

2. Up to two (2) pages of supporting materials which demonstrate your suitability for the position, including  how you meet the preferred qualifications.

3. "Application for Position or Supplemental Duty" form signed by by current supervisor and manager

            Link here: Application for Position or Supplemental Duty

4. Interviews to take place June 2-5, 2026

• Applicants can anticipate a thirty (30) minute interview consisting of three (3) to four (4) behavioral/situational questions

Applications must be submitted before Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 09:00 hours