Indian Time - A Voice from the Eastern Door

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the general direction of the shift supervisor the Public Safety Dispatcher performs specialized duties involving dispatching of police, ambulance and fire units. The position requires the employee to operate two-way radios, telephones and computer terminals daily. Phone work includes handling complaints and service requests and providing accurately and timely transmittal of information messages that frequently involve emergency situations affecting human welfare and safety. Employee also enters occurrences, reports, incidents, emergency medical system run reports and logs correspondence. This position involves shift work and working some holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• At least 21 years of age.

• One-year or more dispatch experience highly desirable, but not a requirement.

• Certified in CPR/First Aid.

All interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, and copies of all certificates/diplomas along with three references submitted on consent to release reference check form.

CPIC MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION.

Kenneth Chaussi, Labour Relations /Training Officer

Akwesasne Mohawk Police Station

73 Sweetgrass Lane

Akwesasne, Quebec H0M 1A0

Phone: (613) 575-2340, ext. 3508

E-mail: kuy.chaussi@akwesasne.ca

POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

• Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.

• Native preference in hiring.

• As a requirement of employment all applicants must have a Canadian Social Insurance Number.

• A criminal records check is mandatory.

• ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED.