Protective Technical Systems Specialist

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source in determining whether you meet the screening requirements. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out. You must clearly demonstrate in your screening questions how you meet the education and/or experience (essential and asset).

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications. Note: Written Communication Skills will be assessed throughout application.

The organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please select the button 'Apply online' below. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

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.

Intent of the process

This process will initially be used to staff one position on an indeterminate basis, and create a pool of qualified candidates. This pool of qualified candidates may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police(i.e. indeterminate, term, deployment, acting, assignment and secondment).

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)

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

• Extensive* and recent** experience*** in the electronics engineering technology field, preferably with emphasis on security systems and digital Closed-Circuit Video Equipment (CCVE).
• Extensive* and recent** experience*** operating electronic test equipment and with test procedures in both analog and digital systems.
• Recent** experience*** in system performance analysis, problem analysis and documentation.
• Experience*** in technical project management and development of specifications.

* “Extensive” refers to the depth and breadth of relevant experience gained through the sustained fulfilment of key responsibilities for a period of five (5) or more years.
** "Recent" means within the previous five (5) year period.
*** “Experience” refers to the depth and breadth of relevant experience gained through the sustained fulfilment of key responsibilities for a period of one (1) year.

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing

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

• Significant**** experience** in the maintenance and installation of protective security equipment.
• Experience** in physical security using computerized access control and intrusion detection systems.

** “Experience” refers to the depth and breadth of relevant experience gained through the sustained fulfilment of key responsibilities for a period of one (1) year.
**** “Significant” refers to the depth and breadth of relevant experience gained through the sustained fulfilment of key responsibilities for a period of three (3) years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of Information Technology fundamentals.
• Knowledge of Technical/Electronic imaging devices and techniques.
• Knowledge of Technical/Electronic systems/equipment and techniques.

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally.
• Ability to plan.

• Initiative
• Integrity
• Reliability
• Problem Solving
• Client Service Oriented
• Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Flexibility
• Team Oriented

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

• Knowledge of Physical Security Protection.

• Willingness and ability to be recalled to duty outside normal office hours.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours and/or on a shift schedule.
• Willingness and ability to travel for work and/or training purposes, using various modes of transportation.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight, sometimes for extended periods.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively, often by helicopter or small plane to remote sites.
• Willingness and ability to lift, carry and place heavy objects up to 40 lbs. in a safe manner.
• Willingness and ability to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Meets and maintains the RCMP medical profile standards established for the position.

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - • RCMP Top Secret Security Clearance.

• Health Canada approved medical clearance (Isolated Post only).

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

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including sending invitations for assessments and issuing results).

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address, and ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO ENSURE ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED.

You may be assessed using one (1) or more of the following tools: written exam, interview and/or reference checks.

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.