Wireless Communications Network Technician

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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

**IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW**

Candidates are required to complete screening questions that clearly demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria of education and experience and any asset education and asset experience. Your response must include HOW (concrete examples), WHEN (dates) and WHERE (location of work).Resumes will only be used to validate the experience listed in the answers and proof of education will be required to validate the education.

It is your responsibility to provide complete and appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

The intent of the selection process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to staff positions of varying tenures (term and indeterminate), of varying linguistic profiles and locations. All positions require a RCMP Top Secret security clearance. The positions are located at the following locations:

Ottawa, Ontario - Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB and English Essential (Indeterminate positions)

Cornwall, Ontario- English Essential (Indeterminate position)
London, Ontario - English Essential (Indeterminate position)
Newmarket, Ontario - English Essential (Indeterminate position)

Montréal, Québec - French Essential (Indeterminate and term positions)
Québec, Québec - French Essential (Indeterminate and term positions)

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member. 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: Number to be determined

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 computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

Degree equivalency

Significant* experience implementing and maintaining modern radio/ data communications system equipment.

Significant* experience working with modern electronic test equipment used in the land mobile radio field.

Significant* experience in programming, modifying and maintaining modern mobile radio and/ or data communications systems and equipment.

*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired by performing the functions regularly for a minimum period of approximately two (2) years.

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

Various language requirements
Ottawa, Ontario - Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Cornwall, Ontario- English Essential
London, Ontario - English Essential
Newmarket, Ontario - English Essential

Montréal, Québec - French Essential
Québec, Québec - French Essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to analyze technical problems to provide appropriate solutions

Ability to perform various tasks related to in-vehicle equipment fitting (such as installation/maintenance of communication equipment, computer or video systems or equipment)

Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines

Ability to communicate effectively orally

Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Flexibility
Dependability
Teamwork
Client service orientation

Conditions of employment

Willingness and ability for occasional travel as required, sometimes on short notice including overnight.

Willingness and ability to be on call.

Willingness and ability to work in areas exposed to inclement weather and occasional uncomfortable working locations.

Willingness and ability to work overtime to support operational activities and/ or systems, sometimes on short notice.

Willingness and ability to lift and carry heavy tools and equipment (minimum 50lbs / 22.68kg).

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

RCMP Top Secret level 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 examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks will be sought.

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

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 education 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.

Our means of communication with applicants are 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.