Detachment Services Assistant

Important messages

1. ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON-LINE USING THE 'APPLY ON-LINE' BUTTON, WILL BE CONSIDERED.

2. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable.

Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

3. Throughout the selection process, it is your responsibility to make yourself available for all testing and interview dates for which you are invited. If you fail to attend any of the scheduled testing or interview sessions, you will be deemed to be no longer interested in this selection process and as a result, you will not be considered further.

4. Reference checks may be used as a secondary source to validate the experience described in the cover letter.

5. The ASSET qualification(s) may be used for screening of applications. If you meet these asset qualifications(s), PLEASE CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN WRITING, HOW YOU MEET THEM. Provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

6. Proof of your education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process, in order to verify that candidates meet the education requirement. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process.

7. Please provide a valid e-mail address as correspondence will be sent via e-mail whenever possible. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

8. The successful candidate will have to obtain an RCMP Reliability Status security clearance. The process requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of Criminal Activities, credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc.

Intent of the process

A qualified pool of candidates may be established to staff this and other similar positions, at various locations in Newfoundland & Labrador, at the CR-05 group and level for term, indeterminate or acting at full or part-time hours.

Should a CM be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member. Notification regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

Should a PS be found qualified and selected for appointment, notification regarding the PS appointment will be posted accordingly on www.jobs.gc.ca.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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)

EDUCATION
Successful completion of two years of secondary school or employer-approved alternatives (a satisfactory score on the PSC test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience).

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience using computer applications including two of the following: databases, email, spreadsheets or word processing.

Experience providing advice or guidance to the general public or to clients.

Experience performing administrative support services.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of office practices in relation to administration and finance.

ABILITY
Effective oral communication.
Effective written communication.
Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Ability to work in a stressful environment.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Effective Interpersonal Skills
Dependable
Judgement

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

EXPERIENCE
Experience working in a law enforcement and/or legal environment.

Experience transcribing documents from voice recorders, digital media or handwritten statements/reports.

Experience providing financial support services such as the collection and recording of monies received, handling petty cash funds, verifying supplier invoices or preparing invoices.

Experience using law enforcement databases such as Police Reporting and Occurrence System (PROS) or Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC).

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willing and able to work in a busy police environment, including exposure to unsettling and/or graphic material.
Willingness and ability to travel for work and/or training purposes using various modes of transportation.
Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - RELIABILITY & SECURITY
RCMP Reliability Status
Valid Driver's License

Other information

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered. Interview(s) may be conducted via telephone, video-conference or other similar means.

A test may be administered. Please note that written test(s) may be administered during weekdays and/or evenings and/or weekends.

Testing/interviews will be conducted at locations of the employer's choice and may require candidates to travel to the test/interview location.

TRAVEL RELATED TO THE SELECTION OR APPOINTMENT PROCESS
Please note that candidates (including employees of the Public Service) will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and that travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for travel costs.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Please identify clearly for which position(s) you are submitting an application.

Applicants are encouraged to apply ONLY if they are willing and able to work in or relocate to the location of the positions being staffed.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we thank all those who apply.
Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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.