Constable - Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Pilot (INTERNAL ONLY)2026

Victoria Police Department

9h•Remote

About The Position

The RPAS Pilot (RPASP) works under the direction of the Operational Planning Sergeant and/or the on duty Critical Incident Commander or Public Order Commander. The RPASP specializes in public safety and risk assessment related to front line operations involving known and unknown levels of risks, community events, parades, special events, planned protests, and demonstrations and other related events involving public safety. The RPASP supports these events by providing overwatch while piloting an RPAS to mitigate risk and create a strategically safe environment for the public and police officers on the ground. The RPASP builds and maintains relationships with partner agencies including BC Legislature Assembly Security, Transport Canada, Nav Canada, the Canadian Forces, Canadian and US Border Protection agencies and partner law enforcement agencies. They collaborate with VicPD’s Community Engagement and Analysis & Intelligence sections to ensure a coordinated and informed response to potential threats, intelligence and community safety planning.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of policing experience
Willingness to remain in Patrol for a minimum of three years
Must be a self-starter with a record of demonstrated initiative
Must have the ability to work unsupervised
Must be able to work in a team environment and be a team asset
Must be able to perform duties in all types of climates
Ability to problem solve technical issues
Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability
Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
Strong ability to multi-task and be pro-active with problem solving
Have minimal fear of heights
Have experience working special duties, protests (GVPSU experience or equivalent surveillance unit experience)
Any relevant Command Post or surveillance experience
Working understanding of the Gold/Silver/Bronze command structure
Working understanding of physical security and risk mitigation principles
Ability to identify threats and risks to the public and police in the scope of public events, and daily police front-line operations requiring RPAS support
Demonstrated ability to liaise with partner and outside agencies
Demonstrated fluency in basic computer software applications
Strong understanding of the laws and VicPD policy regarding privacy and recording data
Complete all Transport Canada RPAS pilot certifications and requirements
Risk Analysis/Assessment & Threat Assessment training and experience
Previous experience in piloting mini or small RPAS
Knowledge, experience and/or training in Emergency Management

Responsibilities

Reports to the Ops Planning NCO and/or the on duty Critical Incident Commander and/or Public Order Commander
Willingness to make a minimum 5-year commitment to the position
Successfully obtain and maintain Transport Canada RPAS pilot certification - advanced operations
Piloting an RPAS in various environments and providing support to other pilots as needed
Supplemental duty, with the understanding that you may be required to pilot or support the RPAS for deployments during scheduled working hours with supervisor approval, and occasionally outside of scheduled working hours
Create Specific RPAS Operational Risk Assessments
Create flight plans to support operations
Complete Applications for Special Flight Operations
Perform maintenance of the RPAS
Maintain a maintenance logs and flight log
Create detailed notes of flight operations and conduct site surveys
Recover RPAS in the event of an unforeseen landing or malfunction
Provide RPAS support police operational plans for special events in the City of Victoria and Township of Esquimalt
Be a primary point of contact and liaise with Transport Canada and Nav Canada during specific operations
Liaison to Nav Canada and Transport Canada when required
Assist with Emergency Management
Work closely with the Operational Planning Section
Maintain knowledge of current laws and regulations relating to RPAS
Maintain an updated Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) RPAS log