Detachment Services Assistant

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

A CAREER NOWHERE NEAR ORDINARY!!

The RCMP offers an exceptional career, letting you make a real difference in your community and your country. No other police force in Canada provides the levels of services and variety offered by the RCMP, as well as opportunities for continued learning and growth.

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.

Work environment

The work is being performed in a police detachment environment. This results in occasional exposure to intoxicated, mentally unstable, hostile and potentially violent individuals to victims of crime or relatives of accident victims who may be distraught. The work is performed in an open office environment. It involves tight deadlines, time pressures, frequent interruptions, conflicting priorities and multiple demands from staff, callers and visitors.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill 1 term position.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar term and/or permanent positions.

MESSAGE: In accordance with the obligations under the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, preference will be given to those who are beneficiaries.

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)

Experience performing general clerical duties.

Experience in providing assistance to the public, customers, or clients.

Experience using word processing and E-mail programs (Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, or equivalents).

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

Experience working in a policing environment.

Experience communicating in Inuktitut.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Successful completion of two years secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training, or experience relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Knowledge of general administrative practices/procedures.

Ability to prioritize and multi task.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Effective Interpersonal Skills
Dependability
Judgement
Thoroughness

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

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity group: Aboriginal persons

Information on employment equity

Willingness and ability to work overtime.
Willingness and ability to travel.

Conditions of employment

RCMP Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance
Medical Clearance (NJC Isolated post Directive)

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

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.

PLEASE NOTE: Where an e mail address is provided, the Selection Board may choose to communicate with candidates by e-mail to provide/request information and to invite candidates to attend any portion of the assessment. Please include a valid e-mail address that you check frequently, if you have one.

Interested persons must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to the position, in a manner determined by the Selection Board. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A written exam may be administered.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent.

All communication relating to this process, including e-mail correspondence may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

The successful applicant will have to obtain, as a minimum, an RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status. The candidate must not have a Criminal Record. The process also requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc.

In the spirit of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA), and in accordance with obligation under the RCMP Inuit Employment Plan, preference will be given to beneficiaries of this Agreement. We encourage applicants to self-identify.

Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (e.g. Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement) who are found qualified in this staffing process will be appointed ahead of other qualified applicants.
Applicants will be considered in the following order:
(1) Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement (e.g. Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement);
(2) If there are no qualified Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement, all other applicants will be considered for these positions.

You can apply on-line for all positions advertised through the Public Service Resourcing System (PSRS). Or by e-mail to DDiv-PSStaffing@rcmp grc.gc.ca or drop off at the Coral Harbour Detachment.

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.