Mental Health Educator

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

Applications will be accepted online only. Please apply online at www.canada.ca/government-jobs. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line please contact the hiring manager as identified on this poster.

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria (essential and asset) for the initial screening, in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather, you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

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 email correspondence and telephone conversations, 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.

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.

Work environment

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

This process will initially be used to staff one position on an indeterminate basis. A qualified pool of candidates may be established and used to staff this position and similar positions on an acting, term or indeterminate basis.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,500 words (maximum)

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in education, linguistics, sociology, psychology, mathematics, physics, home economics or some other specialty relevant to the positions in the classification.

Note:
1.When education is required, candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

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/.

Degree equivalency

*Significant experience in at least two of the following:
Instructional program design
Instructional program development
Instructional program analysis and/or
Instructional program evaluation.

Experience working in a training or education environment.

Experience teaching adult learners.

Experience providing information, advice and guidance to senior management and staff.

Significant* experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with internal or external partners/stakeholders.

* Significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with performing these duties full-time for a period of 2 years.

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

Graduation with an Education degree from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Graduation with a Master’s degree in Education from a recognized post-secondary institution.

Degree equivalency

Completion of Mental Health First Aid

Completion of the course Road to Mental Readiness (R2MR)

Experience providing advice to management on matters related to program, product or tool development in the field of mental health.

Experience in development of eLearning.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively writing
Ability to analyze and interpret results, draw
conclusions and make recommendations.
Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision.
Ability to organize work, set priorities and respect deadlines.

Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Thinking Things Through
Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented
Working Effectively with others.

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

Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.
Willingness and ability to work overtime when required

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - Those selected must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their 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

The successful candidate will be required to provide original documentation of proof of Canadian Citizenship prior to appointment.

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.

Candidates may be required to pay for all assessment and travel expenses.

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.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

A random and/or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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.