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From early-morning waste collection or swimming lessons to snow removal and 24-hour emergency response, City employees work night and day to keep Port Coquitlam safe and thriving.
Our City departments offer hundreds of programs and services. Look around, get acquainted, and find out what we can do to help you.
A summary of departmental services is provided below. If you are unsure of which department to contact, conduct a Keyword Search on this web site. For example, if you are wondering about recycling collection, enter "recycling" (without the quotation marks) and click the "Search" button. For additional assistance, contact the City's main switchboard at 604.927.5411 Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm or email us at info@portcoquitlam.ca .
Administration
Administration provides direction to all City departments and is the liaison with the Mayor and City Councillors. This department includes Communications and Human Resources .
Corporate Services
Corporate Services is comprised of four divisions: Finance , Corporate Office , Information Systems and Bylaw and Business Licensing . Additionally, this department is responsible for Vector Control Services and acts as a liaison with the Fraser Valley Regional Library and the RCMP . Corporate Services also manages a variety of support services including legal, telephone, office supplies and equipment and reception.
Development Services
Composed of the Planning and Building divisions, this department is responsible for managing the City's growth and development. Development Services responds to inquiries from residents, property owners and developers on land use and development matters.
The Engineering and Operations Department maintains and enhances the quality of life for people who live and work in our community. It provides sustainable municipal services, including transportation, sanitary sewers, drainage systems, water supply, flood control dykes and garbage collection. This department also operates environmental programs such as recycling, composting, watercourse stewardship and energy conservation.
Fire/Rescue provides emergency services to protect our citizens' lives and property from the adverse effects of fires, sudden medical emergencies or exposure to dangerous conditions created by man or nature. This department also operates fire prevention, education and training programs.
Parks, trails, arts, athletics, culture, heritage, environment, fitness, outdoor recreation … experience it all! The Parks and Recreation Department contributes to the quality of life and personal wellness of the community through the provision of a variety of special events, programs, services and facilities.
The City of Port Coquitlam contracts the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) to provide police services through the Coquitlam RCMP detachment.
A Brief History
The City provides a variety of services to those living and visiting here. It provides and maintains the community’s basic essential services like clean water, garbage collection, sewer system, roads, and fire and police protection. In addition, the City also provides other services such as libraries, parks and recreational facilities.
The type and levels of service provided in the City are determined by the its elected Council. City Council is elected every three years and consists of a Mayor and six Councillors. Council meets on a regular basis to set the direction and service priorities for the community.
City Staff have been hired and tasked with the responsibility of implementing the services and priorities established by Council.
