City services in Port Coquitlam are provided by seven departments and a contract service (RCMP).
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer
The Chief Administrative Officer and Deputy provide organizational leadership to all City staff and work closely with department directors to ensure a commitment to a high level of public service in delivery of the goals and priorities set by Council.
Chief Administrative Officer: Rob Bremner
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer: Karen Grommada
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate the activities of all departments
- Assist Council to establish the City’s vision, plans and priorities
- Oversee the development of revenue-generation initiatives and other strategic projects
- Oversee the implementation of the City’s vision, plans and priorities by:
- Ensuring effective policies are in place and adhered to
- Providing leadership that enables an engaged and productive municipal workforce
Community Safety and Corporate Services
Community Safety and Corporate Services bring together services and functions that support the organization as a whole.
Director: Dominic Long
Key Services
- Bylaw enforcement
- City publications
- Community policing
- Connecting on social media
- Council meetings
- Human Resources
- Elections
- Events
- Freedom of Information requests
- Media centre
- Online services and payments
Divisions and Contact Info
Development Services
Development Services guides the growth and development of the community.
Director: Bruce Irvine
Engineering & Public Works
Engineering & Public Works provides and maintains essential municipal services and infrastructure.
Director: Joshua Frederick, M.A.Sc., P.Eng
Key Services
- Applications, guides and permits
- Capital projects (e.g. roads, buildings, parks)
- Environmental services
- Parks and trails
- PoCoMap online mapping system
- Public works
- Service request form
- Snow removal
- Sort it Right! waste-sorting info
- Tree removal and protection
- Waste collection (garbage, recycling and green)
Divisions and Contact Info
Finance
Finance provides financial services to citizens, City departments and City Council.
Director: Jeffrey Lovell
Fire & Emergency Services
Fire & Emergency Services provides for the preservation of life, property and the environment in Port Coquitlam.
Fire Chief: Blake Clarkson
Key Services
- Business licence inspections
- Emergency preparedness
- Fire and emergency services page [PDF/262KB]
- Fire bylaws, permits and regulations
- Fire and life safety inspections
- Firefighter employment
- Fire safety information
- Fireworks rules and permits
- Hot Summer Nights program
- Motor vehicle accident & fire incident reports
- Portable fire extinguishers [PDF/262KB]
- Smoke alarm information
Divisions and Contact Info
Recreation
The Recreation Department promotes healthy lifestyles, social engagement and community development by providing a variety of programs, events, services and facilities.
Director: Glenn Mitzel
Services
- Aquatics
- Arena sports
- Children
- Youth
- Grants
- Cultural Plan [PDF/6.1MB]
- Program registration
- Arts & Culture
- Leisure Guide
- Hyde Creek Recreation Centre
- Parks, sports fields and trails
- Port Coquitlam Community Centre
- Facilities and amenities
- Recreation main page
- Self-help matching grants
- Seniors
- Volunteering
Divisions and Contact Info
RCMP (Contracted Service)
Coquitlam RCMP provides policing services on a contract basis and serves more than 200,000 residents across Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam.
Officer-in-Charge: Superintendent Darren Carr