TOWN OF PICTOU
OFFICE ASSISTANT
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Town of Pictou is accepting applications for a full-time term Office Assistant working out of the Pictou RCMP Detachment. It may become a permanent full-time position.

The successful applicant should have completed secondary education, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience. General responsibility includes support services in a police services environment. Work includes general office administration, preparing reports, drafting letters and records management. Good communication, writing skills and experience dealing with the public are preferred. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office is important. Knowledge of PROS (Police Reporting Occurrence System), JEIN (Justice Enterprise Information System), LiveScan System and TMRS (Trunk Mobile Radio System) is considered an asset.

As a condition of employment, the applicant must be security cleared to a minimum of Enhanced Reliability. The successful applicant will start work after receiving their Enhanced Reliability security clearance. If the term does not become permanent, the position will end on July 28, 2027.

Please send resume and cover letter together as one PDF by email to info@townofpictou.ca. Use the subject line: RCMP Office Assistant. Applications will be accepted until 12 noon on August 17, 2026.

A full job description is available here. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

It is the policy of the Town of Pictou to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to applicants, without regard to gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. If you require accommodation during the application and hiring process, please contact nicole.macdonald@townofpictou.ca.