Detachment Services Supervisor

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

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria (essential and asset) for the initial screening, in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather, you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) indeterminate position in
Bonnyville, Alberta.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff future permanent and/or temporary vacancies in Eastern Alberta District within the RCMP. In the event of a temporary vacancy, the following staffing actions may be
used and /or considered: acting appointment, term appointment, assignment or
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)

A secondary school diploma or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.±

±Proof of education and/or training will be required prior to appointment.

Degree equivalency

Recent* and significant** experience providing administrative support services*** to a team or a manager.

Experience in using spreadsheet software, an electronic mail system and a word processing system.

Experience in providing service to clients by telephone, in person or in writing.

Experience in employee supervision such as assigning work, scheduling, and monitoring performance.

*Recent experience signifies having performed these duties within the last two years.
**Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with approximately two years of experience, including a broad range of administrative support services.
***Administrative support services could include duties such as managing someone else’s daily schedule, planning and/or coordinating meetings, preparing and/or coordinating incoming/outgoing correspondence, maintaining electronic and hard copy file systems, taking meeting minutes, etc.

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)

Successful completion of post-secondary courses with a specialization related to supervision or management.

Degree equivalency

Experience in the provision of administrative, financial and operational support services in a police environment.

Experience using a financial management system.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to supervise.

Detail-oriented.
Demonstrates integrity and respect.
Thinking things through.
Works effectively with others.
Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

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

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.

Volume Management strategies may be used.

Candidates may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exam, interview, simulation exercise and reference checks.

All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications.

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.