Protective Technical Systems Manager

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Assessment accommodation

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

This process was previously posted internally. Results of the written exam and interview completed as part of internal process 18-RCM-IA-N-C-NCR-SPS/TO-76980 will apply to the present external process. Candidates who completed these assessments in the internal process will not be reassessed.

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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.

Duties

The Manager directs activities related to the design, installation, administration and maintenance of video, alarm and access control security networks.

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 one permanent position, with an Bilingual imperative BBC/BBC 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 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 OR acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

**Note that the completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary education program in any electronic engineering technology will be accepted as a relevant specialty.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Extensive experience in the research, design, development, implementation, support and
maintenance of technologies with emphasis on security systems and operations
Extensive experience in the planning, budgeting and management of human and financial resources
Extensive experience in the development of policies, standards, training plans and advisory services in support of national or regional systems.
Several years of experience in leading projects in an electronic, computer system or networking environment.

"Extensive experience” is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired by a person in a position where the performance of these duties constitutes their main function for five (5) years, or more, within the last seven (7) years.
"Several years of experience ” is defined as the depth and breadth of experience that would normally be acquired by a person in a position where the performance of these duties constitutes their main function for approximately two (2) years.

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

Recent experience in technical protective electronic surveillance devices or techniques

“Recent experience” refers to experience gained within the last five years (approximately).

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

Bilingual - Imperative (BBC/BBC)

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Technical Operations mission and vision
Knowledge of the Quality Assurance Processes
Knowledge of Project Management
Knowledge of human and financial resources
Knowledge of Technical and Electronic Security Systems and Equipment & Techniques
Knowledge of Physical Security Protection

ABILITIES
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to analyze problems and situations and recommend appropriate solutions
Ability to supervise personnel
Ability to manage and work in a team environment

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Discretion
Initiative
Client Service Oriented
Effective interpersonal skills
Planning and Organizing

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to travel for work related assignments

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - RCMP Top Secret security 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.

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.

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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.