Wireless Communication Network Technician

Update: *AMENDMENT*: Important message. If you have already submitted your application and have no additional information to include, there is no need to re-apply.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request special accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Information on accommodation for persons with disabilities

PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT ON-LINE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THE “GC JOBS” SITE. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Original 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. Also note, if the name on your education credentials does not match the name on your current photo identification, you will need to provide proof of your name change.

Education obtained outside of Canada must be evaluated. Consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials for further information at http://www.cicic.ca/

You must provide proof of your Canadian Citizenship. The original of one of the following documents must be provided for verification:
• 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
• Citizenship card
• Valid Canadian Passport

Work environment

This position is located in a law enforcement environment which includes regular contact with uniformed and armed police officers.

Intent of the process

A qualified group of candidates may be identified and may be used to staff future vacancies (including similar positions, on a term or indeterminate basis, at full or part time hours) located in Dawson Creek, BC. Once established, the qualified pool will be valid for a period of 12 months and may be extended.

This position is 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 to process 18-RCM-IA-P-E-DAW-IMT-73530 and 18-RCM-EA-P-E-DAW-IMT-73531 will only be assessed once.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education:
Successful completion of a 2- or 3-year diploma in Electronics and/or Telecommunications, specializing in Radio Frequency (RF), Wireless Technology or another specialty relevant to the position from a recognized university, college, or institution, or eligibility for certification by a Canadian certifying body.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
1. *Significant experience implementing, testing or maintaining modern radio communications system equipment.

2. *Significant experience working with state-of-the-art electronic test equipment utilized in the land mobile radio, cellular or broadcast radio field(s).

3. *Significant experience in programming, testing, modifying or maintaining modern, computer-based mobile radio subscriber equipment.

* “Significant experience” is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of duties on a continuous basis over approximately 2 years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of fundamental theory and practical application of the Electronics discipline.
2. Knowledge of fundamental theory and practical application of the Radio discipline.
3. Knowledge of fundamental theory and practical application of the Data Communication discipline.

Abilities & Skills:
1. Ability to communicate orally.
2. Ability to communicate in writing.
3. Ability to plan and organize workload (e.g. set priorities, meet deadlines).
4. Ability to use reasoning skills to solve problems.

Personal Suitability:
1. Effective Interpersonal Relationships
2. Dependability
3. Initiative
4. Client Service Orientation
5. Discretion
6. Thoroughness
7. Flexibility

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

Certifications:
• Basic Amateur Radio Certification (Industry Canada)

• Advanced Amateur Radio Certification (Industry Canada)

• Aeronautical Radio Certification (Industry Canada)

• Restrict Marine Radio Certification (Industry Canada)

• A+ Certification

• Network+ Certification

Experience:
1. Experience with Canadian DND Tactical Radio Networks.

2. Experience with High Frequency Radio Communications.

Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of fundamental theory and practical application of the Mechanical discipline.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
• Preference may be given to RCMP employees impacted/affected by work force adjustment.
• In support of achieving a representative workforce, consideration may be given to candidates who have self-identified as a member of one or more of the following designated groups: women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.

Conditions of employment

1. RCMP TOP SECRET security clearance.
2. Possession of a valid BC Driver's license.
3. Willingness and ability to travel throughout service area (i.e. BC).
4. Willingness and ability to work extended hours, unscheduled overnight travel and/or adjust work schedule, with little or no notice, to meet operational requirements.
5. Willingness and ability to provide after-hours support via operational availability (on call).
6. Mobility to the extent of crawling and working in confined areas of vehicles/aircraft/ships to install radio, electrical and antenna equipment.
7. Physical ability for lifting of heavy or awkward items like radios and batteries, up to 90 lbs.
8. Willingness and ability to perform work duties in inclement and uncomfortable weather conditions such as pouring rain and extreme cold (-40 Celsius).
9. Able to be certified in basic/advance amateur radio within the first year of employment.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the targeted groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

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.

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.

Interested persons must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to the position, in a manner determined by the Assessment Board.

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.

Top down and/or random selection methods may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed or appointed in this appointment process.

Candidates will be required to provide supervisory references. Candidates who are unable to provide the requested references may be found not qualified should the selection board determine that they are unable to complete its assessment of the candidate.

Our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Successful candidates will have to obtain a RCMP Top Secret Security Clearance. The process to obtain RCMP security clearance involves a security/reliability interview and a field investigation regarding matters of criminal activity which includes reference checks, verification of credit/financial status, education, employment, etc. As such, the process may take several weeks or months to complete.

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.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will only contact those who are being considered further.

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel and relocation expenses.

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.