Detachment Service Assistant - Casual Opportunity

Important messages

When you submit an application for this selection process, you are not applying for any specific position, but to an inventory held at Bella Bella Detachment in anticipation of a current and future casual employment opportunity. The detachment welcomes casual applications at any time, however to be considered for the current opportunity your application must be received by the specified closing date. Applications outside of this online selection process may be submitted to the attention of Sgt. Peter Dionne: by e-mail to , by fax to 250-957-2616 or in person
at the Bella Bella Detachment, located at 89 Waglisla St. Bella Bella, BC. The office is open between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. When emailing, please quote "Bella Bella Casual Opportunity" in the subject line.
Applicants who meet the essential qualifications will have their application included in the inventory. As opportunities become available, the applicants identified by the hiring manager to have met the initial screening requirements may be contacted and referred for consideration.

Work environment

Exceptional general office and administrative skills are required for this position encompassing a wide variety of functions such as data entry, transcribing, filing, accounting, and answering in-person and telephone inquiries.

A person in this position may be exposed to graphic and disturbing material during the course of their duties. This person must be able to remain calm and professional during very stressful calls for service from the public.

Intent of the process

This process is intended to build the detachment's inventory to meet their future casual employment needs in similar vacancies, at either full-time, part-time, or as and when required. Casual employment is temporary employment of 90 working days or less, in a calendar year, to meet needs from such contingencies as vacations, sick and training leaves, to conduct special projects that are anticipated but dependent of the availability of funds. Individuals hired on a casual basis CANNOT work for more than 90 working days per calendar year within the RCMP, and CANNOT apply on internal opportunities as
they are NOT hired as Public Service Employees. There should be no expectation of continued employment following a casual employment contract.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 4,000 words (maximum)

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Successful completion of 2 years of secondary school completion, or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.

Degree equivalency

Recent experience providing office administration support services that includes filing, maintaining an electronic database, and reception.
Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite or similar applications that includes word processing, spreadsheet, and email. (e.g. Word, Excel, and Outlook).
**Recent means experience obtained over approximately the last 2 years**

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of office practices and procedures.

Ability to follow instructions
Ability to perform general clerical duties
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize workload.
Ability to deal effectively with client enquiries.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Dependability and Flexibility
Initiative
Discretion

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Successful completion of (a) course(s) directly related to office administration.

Degree equivalency

Experience with police computer applications and programs such as PRIME, CPIC, JUSTIN and PIRS.
Experience in administrative support in the criminal justice system eg: with Corrections, Courts or Crown Counsel
Experience in records management in a work setting
Experience in maintaining a database in a work setting
Experience transcribing audio recordings.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Other information

As a condition of employment, the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain valid RCMP Reliability Status. "RCMP Reliability Status" is a security clearance that will require your consent to complete a check of employment references, character references, criminal records check, credit check and law enforcement records check. A security interview will be conducted as well.

Candidates are responsible for their own travel costs.

All essential criteria identified on the Statement of Merit Criteria will be assessed, either through your initial resume, tests, oral interview, and/or supervisory reference checks. Criteria identified as asset qualifications are preferred but might not be mandatory, depending upon the needs of the specific opportunity.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.