Physical Security Reviewer / Consultant

Important messages

PLEASE NOTE, ONLY ON-LINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.
Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line:

- Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.

- Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

- Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.

- Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.

- For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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. Education obtained outside of Canada must be evaluated. Please contact the International Credential Evaluation Services as soon as possible to initiate the evaluation process http://www.cicic.ca/

If the name identified on the above documents is different than your current legal name, please also provide proof of name change.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates inclusive of Public Service (PS) employees and Civilian Members (CM); for various positions with various tenures, various security profiles and various language requirements.

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: 1

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:
A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience in preparing technical correspondence and reports.
Experience in reading and interpreting architectural drawings (e.g. site and floor layouts), to ensure they are compliant with requirements, and in completing site visits.
Experience in records management including file management, gathering information and inputting information into electronic systems
Recent* experience in providing technical advice and guidance to clients
Recent* experience analyzing complex information and making recommendations to management
Recent* and significant** experience in effectively managing extensive workloads.

*"Recent" experience is defined as performance of duties within the past 2 years

**"Significant" experience refers to the depth & breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties on a continuous basis over a period of approximately 2years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of Physical Security Protection Methods
Knowledge of the Policy on Government Security - Operational Security Standard on Physical Security
Knowledge of access control methods to restricted areas.

Abilities:
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple and conflicting demands under pressure.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to resolve conflict or deal with difficult situations effectively.
Ability to work alone and in a team environment.

Personal Suitability:
Initiative
Client Service Orientation
Flexibility
Reliability
Communication
Developing Self

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

A diploma from a recognized Canadian Institute in Security Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Mechanical Engineering or another specialty relevant to the position.

CPP, PSP or other recognized security accreditation

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience working as a Physical Security representative on medium to large scale capital projects, such as new office construction or renovation.
Experience in interpreting, security related policies, legislation, and standards, and applying them in a federal government or law enforcement capacity.
Experience in preparing designs in support of office accommodation or real property construction projects;
Experience in the establishment of organization-wide physical security systems.
Experience conducting Threat & Risk Assessments.

Willingness to travel within the Pacific Region (up to 60% of the time)
Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends, and overtime, on short notice as required.

Conditions of employment

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

Must maintain a valid class 5 driver’s licence and be able to operate a department motor vehicle.
Must be willing and able to travel by all modes of transportation, including small and large aircraft, small and large marine vessels, trains, and motor vehicles, as required.

Other information

The successful applicant will have to obtain, as a minimum, an RCMP Reliability Status. In some cases/positions, a Top Secret Security Clearance may also be required. The process also requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of Criminal Activities, credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc.

You MUST clearly demonstrate in writing how you meet the Essential Education, and Experience requirements. 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.

Any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be used for the screening of applications. If you meet these criteria, please clearly demonstrate how you meet them in writing.

If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out. It is not acceptable to put "see resume" in the space provided to answer the questions.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

Interested persons must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to the position, in a manner determined by the Selection Board. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs.

However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Practical and/or standardized tests may be administered for screening and/or
assessment purposes.

Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed or appointed in this appointment process.

Top-down selection and/or a cut-off score may apply.

Written test(s) may be administered.

Interviews may be conducted.

Reference checks may be conducted.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

PLEASE NOTE: Where an e mail address is provided, the Selection Board may choose to communicate with candidates by e mail to provide/request information and to invite candidates to attend any portion of the assessment.

It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

A pass mark will be established for each of the qualifications.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Please note that when this appointment process is finalized, all information will be posted on jobs.gc.ca. It is your responsibility to check for notifications on the jobs.gc.ca site to avail yourself of the right to informal discussion with the manager and/or recourse to be submitted to the Public Service Staffing Tribunal.

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.