Local Area Network (LAN) Coordinator/Specialist

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Assessment accommodation

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

• Recent experience supporting a LAN/WAN environment (Microsoft, Novell or another relevant platform).
• Recent experience supporting a Microsoft Windows desktop computer networking environment.
• Recent experience with maintenance, installation and repair of computers and accessories.
• Recent experience performing network administration functions.
OR
• Applicants who have successfully completed the applicable educational requirements within one year prior to the closing of this bulletin will have the experience requirement waived 3.

1 "Recent" means within the previous five year (5) period.
2 “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.
3 Applicants who meet the educational requirement (within one (1) year prior to the closing of this bulletin), but do not meet the experience requirements will be considered only if there are no successful applicants who meet both the educational requirements and the experience. Please note that successful applicants as per this consideration will be required to undergo a training/mentorship program while working on the job.

• Knowledge of Information Technology Security and Application Protection.
• Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure/Platforms.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to plan.

• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Team Oriented
• Client Service Oriented
• Judgement

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

• A+ Certification in troubleshooting hardware.
• Microsoft Certified Engineer.

• Experience in MS Server 2012 or later.
• Experience with Microsoft SCCM or SQL 2012 or later.
• Experience with Microsoft Outlook and Exchange.
• Experience in Novell NetWare or Novell OES2, Groupwise 8 or later, eDirectory.
• Significant experience trouble shooting end user computer and software problems including Microsoft Office 2013 products or later, Windows 7 operating systems or later.
• Significant experience administering users/resources within a Novell OES or Microsoft 2012 Server networking environment or later.

“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.

• Willingness and ability to be recalled to duty outside normal office hours.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.
• 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.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance - • RCMP Top Secret Security Clearance.
Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain a RCMP Security Clearance throughout their employment. Positions filled will have security clearance requirements at the following levels: RCMP Reliability Status, Secret or Top Secret. This requires a Security/Reliability Interview, and a field investigation in matters of Criminal Activities, credit/finances, education, employment, reference, etc.

• 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

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.