Reference Number
RCM18J-018446-000117
Selection Process Number
18-RCM-EA-K-EDM-OCC-74850
Organization
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Year
2018-2019
Days Open
54
Classification
POTCO02
City
Edmonton
Type
External
Total
154
Employment Equity
107
(69.5%)
Screened out
124
(80.5%)
Screened in
30
(19.5%)
Employment Equity 69.5% 107
Screened Out 80.5% 124
Screened In 19.5% 30
Women 55.2% 85
Visible minority 20.1% 31
Indigenous 4.5% 7
People with disabilities 0% 0
English 0% 0
French 0% 0
Citizens 88.3% 136
Permanent Residents 0% 0
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
When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.
Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source in determining whether you meet the screening requirements. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.
It is insufficient to state only that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities. Candidates must provide concrete examples demonstrating how they meet the requirements.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT AND APPROPRIATE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR ELIMINATION FROM THE PROCESS.
All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.
Positions to be filled: Number to be determined
Your résumé.
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternative.*
*Proof of education in the form of a diploma or official transcripts will be required.
Successful completion of a Telecommunications Operator Training Program recognized by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) or possess an acceptable combination of training and/or experience.
~~ OR ~~
Successful challenge for RCMP National Telecommunications Operator Training Program credits, in accordance with RCMP National Telecommunications Operator training policy.**
**The term "successful challenge" means candidates from other police agencies (not police officers) who have been doing this type of work (call-taking and/or dispatching) and who have gone through a training program can take the exam without attending the in-class training. They will, however, need to participate and be successful in field coaching.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Possession of a valid Class 5 driver’s license.
English essential
Information on language requirements
• Showing initiative and being action oriented.
• Demonstrating integrity and respect.
• Working effectively with others.
• Thinking things through.
Reliability Status security clearance
1. Ability and willingness to work shift work (24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year).
2. Ability and willingness to travel and testify in court of law.
3. Ability and willingness to travel for work and/or training purposes using various modes of transportation (including owned or leased government transport, commercial and light aircraft and up to and including remote locations).
4. Ability and willingness to work on short notice and overtime to meet operational needs.
5. Ability and willingness to be exposed to emotionally charged clients and incidents which may be traumatic, violent and disturbing.
6. Ability and willingness to meet and maintain the medical profile standards established for the position.
7. Ability and willingness to work in a confined or restrictive workspace, wear a headset, and exposure to multiple computer screens, and noise disturbances for extended periods of time.
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
PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, 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 ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO ENSURE ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED.
All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.
In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.
A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.
An interview may be conducted.
An examination will be administered.
Reference checks will be conducted.
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.
Only online applications are accepted. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.
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/.
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.