1200 RCMP officers needed across Canada in 2020

7th Annual Law Enforcement Career Fair

Feb 12, 2020 | 2:27 PM

NEW WESTMINSTER–The 7th annual Law Enforcement Career Fair is taking place next weekend and those interested in law enforcement are encouraged to attend.

The fair will take place at the Justice Institue of BC in New Westminster from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb.22. Law enforcement representatives from across BC will participate and will be available to answer questions in regards to their roles, responsibilities, hiring process and other questions potential applicants may have.

“We are Canada’s national police service and unique in the world, providing policing services at the international, federal, provincial, and municipal levels,” said Constable Erika Dirsus of the RCMP Proactive Recruiting Unit. “The RCMP gives you the opportunity to become a part of something much larger than yourself – or anything you could ever imagine.”

The RCMP is looking to hire over 1200 police officers nationally this year. The career fair is free of charge and open to anyone interested in law enforcement.