Protective Technical Systems Support

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*** ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ***

All job applications must therefore be submitted through the jobs.gc.ca site.
To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process and to contact
1-800-645-5605 prior to the closing date.

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 résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff at least one position on an indeterminate basis, with a linguistic profile of English Essential and an RCMP Top Secret security clearance.

Please note that these positions are advertised simultaneously via an internal process and an external process; and the same assessment tools will be applied to both processes. Consequently, candidates who applied will only be assessed once. Preference will be given to candidates successful in the internal process.

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis, with various linguistic profiles and various RCMP security clearances.

Please confirm on your application you preferred location (Surrey, Winnipeg or Regina)

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. 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 Public Service (PS) employee be found qualified and selected for appointment, notification regarding the PS appointment will be posted accordingly on www.jobs.gc.ca.

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Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 3 references.

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, OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

**Note that the completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary education program in any electronic engineering technology will be accepted as a relevant specialty.

Degree equivalency

*Significant experience in the electronics technology field, with emphasis on security systems
*Significant experience in the installation, programming and maintenance of technical equipment, such as computerized access control systems, intrusion detection systems and closed circuit video systems
**Recent experience in electronic security such as software applications, security networks and specialized interface hardware
**Recent experience in electronic system performance analysis, problem analysis and documentation

*Significant experience is defined as a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
**Recent refers to experience gained within the last five years.

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

Experience and/or training in locksmithing, including the installation and service of physical security hardware such as mortise locksets, cylindrical locksets, electric strikes and exit devices

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of electronic access control, intrusion detection systems and video surveillance technologies
Knowledge of national and provincial building and electrical codes and legislation
Knowledge of electronic security network configurations and communication protocols

Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot application software, hardware and firmware problems and to recommend appropriate solutions
Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Discretion
Initiative
Client Service Oriented
Planning and Organizing

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

Certification in either alarm or Voice/data/video disciplines

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willingness and ability to travel frequently throughout all Divisions
Willingness and ability to travel to Ottawa periodically for training purposes and to travel elsewhere in Canada to assist on major event security deployments
Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.

RCMP Top Secret security clearance
Must hold a valid driver’s license
Willingness and ability to travel
Willingness and ability to work outdoors in various inclement weather conditions
Willingness and ability to climb ladders and to work at a height
Willingness and ability to work in confined spaces
Willingness and ability to lift boxes or equipment up to 23 kg

NOTE: Must complete a mechanical aptitude test.

Other information

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

A simulation/situational exercise or role play may be administered.

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.

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

You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information: http://www.cicic.ca/383/foreign-credential-recognition.canada.

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.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level, or equivalent may be considered for deployment, assignment/secondment prior to the assessment of other applicants.

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

If a qualified candidate has been selected and appointed on an indeterminate basis from the established pool, they will be removed from the pool. If a candidate is selected for a specified period (including term, acting, or assignment/secondment) appointment, they will remain in the pool for future offers.

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

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.