Detachment Services Assistant 3

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

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)

• Successful completion of two years of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience*.

*Proof of education will be required prior to appointment.

Degree equivalency

• Experience in the provision of administrative support services including three of the following: data entry, preparing correspondence, ordering office supplies, filing, or processing mail.

• Experience in using computer applications including two of the following: databases, email, spreadsheets or word processing.

• Experience in receiving and recording enquiries or requests for assistance.

• Effective oral communication
• Effective written communication
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a stressful environment
• Ability to deal effectively with police situations
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Dependability
• Judgment
• Teamwork

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

English essential
The functions and duties of the position will only require the use of English.

Information on language requirements

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

• Successful completion of secondary school education.

Degree equivalency

• Training and/or experience in providing financial support services such as the collection and recording of monies received, handling petty cash funds, verifying supplier invoices, preparing invoices.

• Experience working in a law enforcement and/or legal environment.

• Experience working with Aboriginal communities.

• Experience transcribing and/or ability to transcribe statements from audio cassettes or digital media.

• Experience in maintaining a law enforcement database such as: Police Reporting Occurrence System (PROS) or Canadian Police Information (CPIC).

• Knowledge of local area.

• Ability to transmit information
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Detail oriented
• Being organized
• Action-oriented

• Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.
• Willing and able to work in a busy police environment, including exposure to unsettling and/or graphic material.
• Willingness and ability 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).
• Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Willing and able to work shift work.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - NOTE: Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. 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.

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

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.
Volume Management strategies may be used.
Candidates may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exam, interview, simulation exercise and reference checks.
All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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.