Firearms Officer

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Candidates must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position in Whitehorse, YT on an indeterminate basis, with a linguistic profile of English Essential and an RCMP Enhanced Reliability security clearance.

A pool of candidates will be established and will be used to staff positions within the RCMP in Surrey, BC, Victoria, BC, Summerland, BC, Kamloops, BC, Prince George, BC, and Whitehorse, YT on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis, with English Essential linguistic profiles and RCMP Enhanced Reliability security clearances. The pool of candidates may be used to staff similar position within the RCMP in E & M Divisions on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis, with various linguistic profiles and various RCMP security clearances.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Notification regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

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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)

*Significant and **recent experience conducting detailed investigations

*Significant and **recent experience conducting interviews to obtain detailed information

*Significant and **recent experience preparing correspondence that articulates detailed decisions or recommendations

*Significant and **recent experience interpreting and applying federal or provincial legislation or regulations

Experience building partnerships with internal and external partners

Experience working in a computerized or technological environment

NOTE:
*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of the experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex related activities.
**Recent is defined as experience gained within the last two years.

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

Experience in dealing with courts and court officials or providing court testimony

Experience handling and identifying firearms

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Secondary School Diploma or employer approved alternatives

Degree equivalency

Ability to analyze complex issues and provide recommendations.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Effective Interpersonal Relationships
Judgement
Dependability
Initiative

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

Fluency in a South Asian, Asian or Persian language or any language other than English or French.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status security clearance

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

A written exam will be administered.

An interview will be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information: http://www.cicic.ca/383/foreign-credential-recognition.canada.

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.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

Our means of communication with applicants is via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

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.