Information Processor / Transcriber

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 specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

*** ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ***

All job applications must be submitted through the jobs.gc.ca site.
To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process and to contact 1-800-645-5605 prior to the closing date.

Candidates will be required to pay for all TRAVEL AND RELOCATION expenses related to this selection process, including travel expenses for assessment purposes.

**IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW**

You are required to complete screening questions that clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria of education and experience and any asset education and asset experience if applicable. Your response must include HOW (concrete examples), WHEN (dates) and WHERE (location of work) you meet the essential criteria required. Your resume will only be used as second source to validate the experience listed in the answers. Comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and will result in your application being rejected.

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

A proof of education will be required to validate the education.

Work environment

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is the Canadian national police service and an agency of the Ministry of Public Safety Canada. The RCMP hires a number of experts in various disciplines, such as finance, human resources, information management, customer service, processing and law enforcement, to name a few.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to staff term positions for six (6) months with various linguistic profiles and various security requirements. The positions are located at 155 McArthur Ave., Ottawa, Ontario.

The pool of qualified candidates could be used to staff similar positions in various locations in the National Capital Region.

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.

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)

EDUCATION

Successful completion of two years of secondary school or employer-approved alternative
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Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience in reviewing, analyzing and extracting information from documents, files or databases

Experience in using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
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The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative: BBB/BBB
English Essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of practices related to working with sensitive information
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ABILITY AND SKILLS

Ability to identify key information based on established business rules
Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines
Ability to proofread documents to correct errors
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
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PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
Effective interpersonal skills
Judgement
Dependability
Attention to detail
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The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Ability to transcribe from audio recordings in English and French

Ability to transcribe from audio recordings in English

Ability to proofread transcribed documents in English and French

Ability to proofread transcribed documents in English

May be required to work overtime on short notice to meet operational needs

May be required to work at other office locations to meet operational needs

Conditions of employment

RCMP Enhance Reliability security clearance

RCMP Top Secret level security clearance

(This selection process could be used to staff positions with various security requirements)

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 designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Deployment may be considered.

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may 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 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.

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 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, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.