911 Dispatcher

Do you love the adrenaline rush?

Can you manage your stress and emotions under pressure?

Does the unpredictable stimulate you?

We have the job you are looking for!

You receive and process urgent calls from the public in a way that ensures appropriate interventions are made to ensure the safety of the population of the third largest city in Quebec. You operate a computer system to receive and transmit various messages. You route information, messages, and directives to the relevant Service units or organizations.

• Hold a high school diploma (DES) or a college studies certificate (AEC) as a Dispatcher in emergency call centers (asset);
• Have two (2) years of experience in a communications center (9-1-1, airport, alarm company, etc.), a call center, or in another relevant field;
• Be available to work rotating shifts during the day, evening, and night, on weekends, throughout the year;
• Have no criminal record related to the job;
• Very good command of French and English (written and spoken);
• Comfortable with computer tools and data entry.

The selection process includes various steps such as:

• A psychometric evaluation;
• An online practical exercise;
• Oral English test;
• An interview;
• Pre-employment checks including a security clearance.

Choosing the City of Laval means working for the third largest city in Quebec on diverse and stimulating mandates. It also means having the opportunity to grow within a human, committed team that enjoys working with pleasure.
 
For this position, we offer competitive working conditions:

• Full-time permanent and temporary position; 
• Possibility to accumulate overtime;
• Shift premium (evening and night);
• Possibility of a career plan; 
• Group insurance and other competitive benefits upon permanent employment; 
• Employer-paid training (initial training of 4 weeks full-time on the day schedule);
• Workplace easily accessible with free parking;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
• Priority access to a CPE daycare.