RCMP Health Services Officer

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Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff this Health Services Officer position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis, with a linguistic profile, Bilingual Imperative CBC/CBC.

Should a Civilian Member of the RCMP (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: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Graduation with a degree from a recognized school of medicine.

Degree equivalency

Eligibility for a license to practice medicine in a province or territory of Canada.

Experience:
EX1: Extensive* experience as a medical practitioner.
EX2: Experience in the area of occupational health (including disability case management).
EX3: Experience in providing personal consultation to clients regarding their health needs.

*Extensive experience is defined as the depth and breadth of professional experience that would normally have been gained performing the duties for a period of at least five (5) years.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (CBC/CBC)

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
K1: Knowledge of the methods, techniques and practice of occupational health (including disability case management) and health assessments.
K2: Knowledge of characteristics and treatments of the conditions most relevant to the RCMP population (e.g. musculoskeletal problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, organizational stress; infection control; etc.
K3: Knowledge of physical fitness and occupational health and safety issues, programs and techniques.

Ability:
A1: Ability to conduct and review comprehensive clinical assessments and examinations.
A2: Ability to assess information on health issues, extract pertinent details and make decisions.
A3: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A4: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Personal Suitability:
PS1: Effective interpersonal skills
PS2: Conscientiousness and reliability
PS3: Judgment
PS4: Discretion
PS5: Initiative

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

Asset Experience:
AEX1: Experience in managing programs related to health services and preventative medicine.

Asset Knowledge:
AK1: Knowledge of RCMP’s health services and related benefits.

Able to work irregular hours and overtime on occasion.
Able to travel on occasion.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status
All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Candidate 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.

You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your degree 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.

Our means of communication with applicants is 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.