Wireless/Land Mobile Communications Technician

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

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

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.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff two (2) indeterminate positions in Edmonton, Alberta.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff future indeterminate and /or temporary vacancies in Edmonton, AB within the RCMP. In the event of a temporary vacancy, the following staffing actions may be used and /or considered: acting appointment, term appointment, assignment or secondment.

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.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 an acceptable post-secondary educational program in Electronics, telecommunications, Avionics, computer science, information technology, information management, any other speciality emphasizing electronics studies or, another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed. An acceptable combination of education, training and experience may be accepted.

*Proof of education including transcripts will be required.

Degree equivalency

Recent* and significant** experience with troubleshooting, repairing, modifying and maintaining Land Mobile radio communications equipment, or any variety of sophisticated electronics equipment.

Recent* experience utilizing electronics test equipment (Such as oscilloscopes, RF communications analyzers, signal generators, multimeters etc.) and test procedures in both analog and digital systems.

Recent* experience preparing technical reports and documentation.

*Recent experience is defined as within the past 5 years.
**Significant is defined as a minimum of 2 years’ experience

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

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Electronics, telecommunications, Avionics, computer science, information technology, information management, any other speciality emphasizing electronics studies or, another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

Degree equivalency

Experience with Motorola Land Mobile Radio end user equipment.
Experience with Harris P25 trunked radio systems.
Experience with other vendor P25 trunked radio systems.
Experience in Information Technology Projects.
Experience working with robotics technology in a work or academic setting.
Experience working with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) in a work or academic setting.
Experience installing technical equipment in a variety of vehicles.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) networks

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to lift and move objects, materials and equipment safely.

Demonstrating Integrity and Respect
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Working effectively with others
Thinking things through

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment.

Willing and able to travel extensively including to remote sites. Travel can be by any mode of transportation including vehicle, boat, helicopter or small plane.

Willing and able to work outside of normal
core hours when required.

Willing and able to work overtime as required.

Willing and able to be on call.

Willingness and ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

Willing and able to work in confined areas such as vehicles, aircraft and boats.

Willing and able to perform work duties in inclement and uncomfortable weather conditions such as rain and extreme cold.

Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

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.

Assessments comprise of an examination, interview and references.

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.

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.

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.