Firearms Instructor

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

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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.

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.

Duties

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, preparing for and delivering established training sessions in safe firearms handling, safety, marksmanship shooting, and shooting and skill development in a virtual Range. This position is also responsible for Judgment Training in the Synthetic Environment where law and policy in use of force decision making are covered as well as Articulation of the transpired events. This training is delivered to RCMP Regular Members, cadets and other Law Enforcement Agencies such as Fisheries and Oceans, Federal Parks, Canadian Border Services, and Canadian Corrections Services.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis with a bilingual linguistic profile of BBC.

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP in Saskatchewan on an indeterminate or specified period basis, with various linguistic profiles.

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)

A secondary school diploma; or a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

Successful completion of the RCMP Basic Firearms Instructors Course and/or the RCMP Firearms Instructor Program

First-hand experience in firearms training as a Police officer with the RCMP or other recognized Police Agency or Canadian Military

Experience as a Police Officer or Military Police

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Written communication

Oral communication

Team Player

Flexibility

Judgment

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

Must take a blood lead level test from a recognized Health Professional or laboratory on a bi-annual basis

Must complete an annual recertification on all three of the RCMP issue Firearms (Shotgun, Pistol and Rifle)

Must successfully complete the IFTC (Instructional/Facilitation Techniques Course)

Conditions of employment

Security Clearance: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Enhanced Reliability Status

Willing and able to instruct in a firearms environment

Willing and able to instruct in a simulated firearms training environment

Willing and able to provide live shooting demonstrations

Willing and able to work evenings and/or weekends.

Willing and able to use the prescribed PPE while performing the work activities of a firearms instructor in the work place. (Employees shall be provided, trained and fit tested where necessary, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by Section XII of the Canada Occupational Health & Safety Regulations, as prescribed by the Canada Labour Code, Part II.)

Other information

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

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The successful candidate will be required to provide original documentation of proof of Canadian Citizenship prior to appointment. Other candidates may also be asked to provide this documentation at various stages in the selection process. The following documents will be accepted as proof: Provincial or territorial birth certificate; Naturalization certificates (issued prior to Jan. 1, 1947); Registration of Birth Abroad certificates (issued between Jan. 1, 1947 and Feb. 14, 1977); Certificates of Retention; Citizenship certificates.

Candidates will be required to show original proof of education. Candidates with foreign credentials must provide proof of Canadian equivalency. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/.

You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exams, interview, simulation exercise, reference check, and other assessment tools.

Testing/interviews will be conducted at the location of the employer's choice

The successful applicant will have to obtain, as a minimum, an RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status security clearance. The process also requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc.

Security Requirements – This process involves a security interview and background investigation covering a minimum of your last 5 years of history including credit and financial verification. A criminal record check will be completed. Substance abuse is a factor that will be assessed.

Must be willing and able to relocate to Regina, Saskatchewan

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.