Senior Investigator

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Assessment accommodation

Work environment

The Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP (CRCC) is an agency of the federal government, distinct and independent from the RCMP. The Commission reviews and investigates complaints about the conduct of RCMP members. When reviewing a complaint, the Commission does not act as an advocate for either the complainant or the RCMP members. The Commission inquires into complaints independently and reaches conclusions after an objective examination of the information provided.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one indeterminate position in Vancouver. A pool of qualified candidates may be established from this process and may be used to staff similar PM-6 positions in Vancouver and/or Ottawa, with varying tenures such as indeterminate or specified period, with various linguistic requirements (English essential or bilingual imperative CBC/CBC or CCC/CCC and various security clearances.

In the event that an employee of the public service is qualified through this process, and there is a temporary need, he/she may be considered for acting or assignment/secondment, deployment opportunities. The approval of his/her substantive supervisor will be required before an acting/assignment/secondment is offered.

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)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized post secondary institution with acceptable specialization in sociology, criminology, law related field, psychology, political studies or some other specialty relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Significant* experience in conducting criminal investigations.
*significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for a minimum of five years (5)

Significant* experience in conducting interviews of suspects and witnesses in criminal investigations.
*significant is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with full-time performance of duties for a minimum of five years (5)

Experience in writing detailed investigative reports.

Experience in presenting findings and making recommendations to management both orally and in writing.

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

Police basic training from a provincial or municipal police force or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (i.e. Depot Division).

Degree equivalency

Experience in managing complex projects. Complex is defined as involving multiple issues and multiple stakeholders.

Experience with major crime investigations

Experience working with Elders, Aboriginal peoples, communities or organizations.

Experience in working with diversity issues.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of the mandate of the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP.

Knowledge of the mandate of the RCMP.

Knowledge of police oversight and law enforcement accountability issues in Canada.

Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to analyze and make recommendations.

Effective interpersonal skills

Judgment

Initiative

Dependability

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 groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Willingness and ability to work overtime.

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Willingness and ability to travel

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

Asset qualifications may be used for the screening or when selecting candidates for appointment, therefore, if you meet the qualifications listed under Asset Qualifications, please be sure to clearly demonstrate this in your application.

Top-down selection may be used during any stage of the selection process. Please note that achieving a pass mark on any of the assessments used does not mean that you will move forward in the selection process. Management may decide to use a cut-off mark that is higher than the pass mark on any evaluation used throughout the process.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

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.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from the time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate the candidates.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with the candidates by email. Candidates who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email).

Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants include:
- modify your application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date
- complete screening questions which will highlight your qualifications to the hiring manager
- verify the status of your application and notification(s), at any time
- be notified electronically of assessment details and results.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line or persons without access to the internet are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

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.