Overview

Special Constable Jobs in Ottawa, Canada at City of Ottawa

Requisition
Department:
Transit Services Dept.
Service:
Safety, Regulatory, Trng & Dev Service
Branch:
Special Constable Branch

Employment Type:

Full-time Temporary positions – Up to 1 year

Work Hours:

40.00 hours per week
Affiliation: CUPE 5500
Salary Information: $80,893.28 – $95,168.32 annually (2025 rates of pay)

Location:

Transit Service, 1500 St.Laurent
City:
Ottawa, ON
Job Category:
Transit Services – OC Transpo
Application Close: 30/06/2026

NOTE:
Applications / resumes received will be used to staff current and on-going requirements until June 30, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

Special Constables serving with the City of Ottawa Transit Services are appointed by the Ottawa Police Services Board, with approval from the Minister of the Solicitor General, in accordance with the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2024.

Upon appointment, Special Constables are designated as Peace Officers, as defined under Section 2 of the Criminal Code of Canada, and are granted the legal authority to enforce federal, provincial, and municipal laws within the scope of their duties.

You are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of passengers, employees, Transit Services property, vehicles, and the general public.

Work is performed in accordance with relevant federal, provincial and municipal legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines including but not limited to:
Criminal Code of Canada, Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019 Provincial Offences Act, Trespass to Property Act, and applicable municipal bylaws.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of community college Police Foundations or Law and Security Certificate.

Minimum of 2 years of law enforcement experience which may include security, policing and corrections.

Related experience in dealing with people and enforcement procedures may be considered as alternate relevant experience

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

First Aid and CPR/AED certificate

Valid Ontario unrestricted class G driver’s license (or provincial equivalent)

Enhanced reliability clearance including fingerprinting, credit check, interviews, investigations and background reference checks.

KNOWLEDGE

  • Good knowledge of security or law enforcement operations, as well as the duties of a Special Constable with Peace Officer authority, including the use/application of the Criminal Code of Canada, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Trespass to Property Act, Provincial Offences Act, Liquor Licence Control Act, Safe Streets Act, Mental Health Act, Cannabis Control Act, Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Smoke Free Ontario Act, Courts of Justice Act, MFIPPA, , and the City of Ottawa Transit By-law,  as amended
  • Policies and procedures affecting Transit operations including standard operating procedures and emergency standing orders
  • Court processes and procedures
  • Investigative and evidence gathering techniques
  • Crowd control and emergency response techniques
  • Dispute resolution techniques
  • Personal and physical security methods as well as security equipment
  • Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

    • COMPETENCIES,

    SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Work independently, with minimal supervision, and collaboratively with peers and managers as part of a team
  • Capable of relating to transit customers, while working in a public environment, and of dealing with difficult or confrontational behaviors
  • Possess leadership and negotiation skills
  • Possess analytical and problem solving skills
  • Possess demonstrated assertiveness and self-control
  • Possess strong conflict/dispute/crisis resolution skills
  • Able to exercise sound judgement and to make authoritative decisions where time may not permit soliciting advice from senior staff
  • Possess computer literacy in MS Office Suite in a Windows environment, including use of Ozone and the Internet
  • Able to build and maintain relationships within the community, with stakeholders and other agencies
  • Able to demonstrate sensitivity to the needs of all people and cultures
  • Possess organizational and time management skills to deal effectively with multiple demands, conflicting priorities, and deadlines
  • Possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and report writing skills
  • Possess neat…

    • Title: Special Constable

    Company: City of Ottawa

    Location: Ottawa, Canada

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