Security and Emergency Services Officer

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) full time, indeterminate Security and Emergency Services Officer position in Sydney, NS. A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff similar positions, on a temporary or permanent basis, within the Canadian Coast Guard College in Sydney, NS.

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:
Graduation from an approved post-secondary institution in a field related to the position or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
Experience working in a field of security (physical or personnel).
Experience in implementing security protocols or procedures.
Experience in preparing and analyzing written reports.
Experience in preparing and analyzing data reports.
Experience in interpreting and providing advice to managers on legislation or departmental policies.
Experience in work planning and coordinating multiple projects at a time.

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

Asset - education:
Graduation from an approved post-secondary institution in a field of security management or security administration.

Degree equivalency

Asset - Experience:
Experience in developing a training or an awareness program.
Experience in delivering a training or an awareness program.
Experience in business continuity or emergency preparedness planning.
Experience conducting security inspections.
Experience in investigating security breaches and violations.
Experience administering a departmental security program (physical security or personnel security or security in contracting).
Supervisory experience.

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

Various language requirements

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
Knowledge of Government of Canada security legislation, standards or procedures.

Competencies:
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Dependability

Abilities:
Ability to interpret and apply security-related policies, standards, guidelines or procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Operational Requirements:
Willing and able to work extended/modified hours on short notice.
To be available to travel and to work from various work sites.
Must possess a valid driver's license or have the personal mobility to the extent usually associated with the possession of a valid driver's license.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE: Please submit your application online. We request that you DO NOT email, fax or mail in hard copy documents. If you have a disability preventing you from applying online, please contact (902) 426-4698 or toll free at 1-800-645-5605.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written examination 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.

The Public Service of Canada recognizes that the diversity of its employees' population contributes to its strength and integrity. We are committed to achieving employment equity and developing a highly capable workforce that is representative of Canadian Society. We therefore encourage women (especially in non-traditional occupations), Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups to apply and declare themselves as part of one or more of the above mentioned Employment Equity Designated Groups.

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

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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.

For this appointment process, our intention is to communicate with candidates by e-mail for assessment purposes (including sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Candidates who apply to this selection process must include, in their application, a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mail). If you do not wish to receive your results by e-mail, it is your responsibility to inform us.

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.