Intercept Field Support Specialist- Programmer / Networking expert / Administrator / Technologist

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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

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

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

All job applications must therefore 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 must clearly demonstrate in the screening questionnaire how they meet the education and experience criteria listed in the Essential Qualifications and Asset Qualifications if applicable. Please note that stating that the requirement has been met, and/or listing past or current responsibilities, does not represent adequate substantiation. Rather, you must provide concrete examples that clearly illustrate how you meet the requirement. Résumés may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Work environment

4225 Dorchester Blvd, Westmount, Quebec

There is limited paid parking for staff located at this complex, with a current wait list of 2-3 years to obtain a parking pass.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff five (5) permanent positions, with a bilingual imperative BBB/BBB linguistic profile and RCMP Top Secret security clearance requirement.

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP, in Montreal, Quebec, on a permanent or temporary basis, with various linguistic profiles and various RCMP security requirements.

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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)

EDUCATION:
Successful completion of two (2) years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in computer science, information technology (IT) or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed, or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

(Programmer profile)
1. Recent experience* in the analysis, design, programming and maintenance of computer applications using programming techniques and languages such as C#, C++, Javascript, PHP, Python or others
2. Recent experience* with database products such as Access and SQL Server or another database

(Networking expert profile)
1. Recent experience* in an environment using data transfer protocols and data communications principles, including TCP/IP
2. Recent experience* with network communication equipment, such as firewalls, switches, routers and virtual private networks (VPN)

(Administrator profile)
1. Recent experience* in some of the following areas: analysis, design, planning, implementation and maintenance of Windows and/or Linux-based
client/server environments (including Active Directory, LDAP, DNS, DHCP, etc.)
2. Recent experience* in some of the following areas: analysis, planning, migration, implementation and maintenance of virtualized environments using VMware, Xen Server, etc.

(Technologist profile)
1. Recent experience* in some of the following areas: design, installation and maintenance of electronic equipment including circuit boards, control systems, antenna design, protection circuitry and status monitoring systems
2. Recent experience* in some of the following areas: analysis, design, planning, implementation, supervision (monitoring), maintenance and repair of radio-frequency equipment
3. Recent experience* in an environment using data transfer protocols and data communications principles, including TCP/IP

*Recent experience means a wealth and breadth of experience acquired over the last five (5) years (approximately).

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

ASSETS - OCCUPATIONAL CERTIFICATION:
Microsoft and/or Linux certification
VMware certification
Cisco certification

ASSETS - EXPERIENCE:
Experience* in the use of computer-based communications intercept systems, digital audio intercept systems, video systems, satellite tracking systems and data capture systems.

*Experience means a wealth and breadth of experience acquired while performing the assigned duties.

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBB/BBB)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge will be assessed according to the profile(s) of the position(s) candidates are applying for: programmer, networking, administrator and/or technologist.

Knowledge in programming (programmer profile)
Knowledge in the following fields: Operating system, networking, virtualization (networking, administrator, technologist profiles)

ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to plan and organize time, work and priorities.
Ability to analyze problems, identify options and find practical solutions.
Ability to work under pressure.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
Flexibility
Conscientiousness and reliability
Teamwork
Meeting client needs

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

ASSET - KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge of Agile and/or Scrum methodologies.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice.
Ability and willingness to travel, as required.
Ability and willingness to lift and install equipment up to 25 kg.
Ability and willingness to provide testimony in court.
Ability and willingness to work shiftwork, as required.

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - RCMP Top Secret clearance

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.

Possession of a valid driver's licence.

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

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

A simulation/situational exercise or role play may be administered.

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 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.

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.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level, or equivalent may be considered for deployment, assignment/secondment prior to the assessment of other applicants.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

Should a Civilian Member (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.

If a qualified candidate has been selected and appointed on an indeterminate basis from the established pool, they will be removed from the pool. If a candidate is selected for a specified period (including term, acting, or assignment/secondment) appointment, they will remain in the pool for future offers.

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.

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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.