Wireless Communications Network Technician

Update: Amendment to closing date

Important messages

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

Work environment

A CAREER NOWHERE NEAR ORDINARY!!

The RCMP offers an exceptional career, letting you make a real difference in your community and your country. No other police force in Canada provides the levels of services and variety offered by the RCMP, as well as opportunities for continued learning and growth.

As an employer of choice for over 26,000 men and women, the RCMP promises a career like no other. With over 130 years of tradition and service, the RCMP is Canada's national police service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.

Intent of the process

Intent to fill 3 indeterminate position. A qualified pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions or for future term, acting, assignment, secondment or indeterminate opportunities.

Positions to be filled: 3

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)

Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

Degree equivalency

Experience in repairing, modifying and maintaining wireless land mobile radio voice and data communications equipment.

Recent experience with electronic communications test equipment and test procedures in both analog and digital systems.
*Recent is defined as within the last 5 years

Experience in report writing.

Experience in computer system architecture, software and operational practices in data processing.

Recent experience in repair and maintenance of modern Land Mobile Radio Networks.
*Recent is defined as within the last 5 years

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Certificate or diploma as an Electrical or Computer Engineering Technologist
Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure and Platforms
Knowledge of Information Technology Security and Application Protection

Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Interpersonal Relationships
Flexibility
Planning and Organizing
Problem Solving
Dependability
Client Service Orientation

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance

RCMP Top Secret level security clearance
Willingness and ability to travel as required, sometimes on short notice
Willingness and ability to work in areas exposed to inclement weather and occasional uncomfortable working locations.
Willingness and ability to work overtime to support operational activities or systems, sometimes on short notice.
Willingness and ability to lift and carry heavy tools and equipment (ex: minimum 50lbs).
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Other information

Assessment for this process will take place in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The cost to attend the assessment will be the candidate's responsibility. If you are currently employed with the Federal Public Service, please let us know your current group and level as well as your tenure and the Department you are working for.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

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

You MUST clearly demonstrate in writing how you meet the Language, 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.

If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

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.

External candidates may be eligible for the initial appointment relocation entitlement of up to $5000 if they are not currently a federal public service employee. Should you meet this criteria, or wish further information regarding this policy, please contact .

The successful applicant will have to obtain, as a minimum, an RCMP Reliability Status. The candidate must not have a Criminal Record. The process also requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc.

Successful candidates(s) must meet and maintain the Conditions of Employment throughout their employment.

A qualified group of candidates may be identified and may be used to staff future vacancies, for similar positions, for term, permanent and acting, at full or part time hours within the area of selection.

Once established, the qualified pool will be valid for a period of 12 months and may be extended.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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.