
Join Our Team
- Respond to emergency 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls for assistance and information via the telephone or other
- mandated communication medium.
- Provide timely service, being a critical first contact between the public and emergency services which includes police, fire or medical intervention.
- Assess, prioritize and input critical information into the computer aided dispatch program and transfer calls to appropriate emergency response agencies as required.
- Must remain calm, composed and be able to take control of a situation that may be chaotic, heart-wrenching, stressful, and confusing.
We are always looking for qualified candidates to fill Temporary Communicator Positions.
For more information on what a Temporary Communicator position entails, as well as qualifications, please see below.
Interested in applying?
Email CommsRecruiting@niagarapolice.ca to learn more.
Download the Temporary Communicator Info Package
If you are interested in learning more about starting a career as a Temporary Communicator please click here to download the package.
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Take The Self Assessment
Are you considering starting a meaningful career with us at the Niagara Regional Police Service Communications Centre? Take the self-assessment to find out.
Am I able to... | ||
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Work and learn in a fast-paced and ever-changing work |
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Learn in a variety of settings (classroom, one-on-one coaching, online, etc.)?
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YES | NO | Quickly grasp and comprehend training materials and procedural information? |
YES | NO | Interact in a professional and calm manner, even under pressure? |
YES | NO | Maintain a high level of professionalism, both on and off duty? |
YES | NO | Work collaboratively and productively with coworkers and superiors? |
YES | NO | Operate within a paramilitary working environment (i.e. take directions from your superiors in front of coworkers)? |
YES | NO | Work in an office environment with scheduled breaks? |
YES | NO | Gain a sense of satisfaction from keeping our community safe? |
YES | NO | Work rotating shifts (days, evenings, nights), including weekends and holidays; potentially missing personal/family events? |
YES | NO | Commit to deliver excellent service to the public? |
YES | NO | Emotionally disengage in order to complete my tasks when dealing with situations involving suffering, tragedy, and other emergencies? |
YES | NO | Solve problems under pressure? |
YES | NO | Assess my strengths and weaknesses and seek opportunities for self-improvement? |
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Do my ordinary duties extraordinarily well with competence, commitment, and compassion? |
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YES | NO | Critical thinking abilities and excellent multi-tasking skills? |
YES | NO | A strong support system for debriefing and emotional support? |
YES | NO | Self-care strategies to maintain work-life balance? |
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The support of my family to commit the time required studying numerous materials during the training process? |
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The ability to concentrate, read, and comprehend training materials required to be successful in the training process? |
YES | NO | The self-confidence to be assertive when the situation demands it? |
Temporary Communicator FAQ
One of the most frequent questions asked about the role is what exactly does temporary mean? |
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Is this a contract position? For example, renewed every 6 months? |
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How many hours will you receive as a Temporary Communicator? |
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Is there ever any chance to work overtime? |
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How long does it take to attain a full-time position? |
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Be a part of something great.
Join us and answer the call to serve our community.
If you have questions, or to learn how to apply Email CommsRecruiting@niagarapolice.ca to learn more.