Armourer Technician Understudy

Update: *Amendment to closing date.

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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.

*Position Under Review
Please note that the position is currently under classification review. The current classification of the positions is (group/level) however, as a result of a review, the position may be reclassified to a different group and level. Once the classification of the position is determined, we will have confirmation of the established group and level for this position. Should the classification not be completed upon completion of the process, we will proceed with indeterminate appointments of qualified candidates at the (group/level) group and level, and we will proceed with a reclassification of the employee afterwards.

Duties

In a learning and developmental environment, the candidate is responsible for:
• Examining, assessing, servicing, repairing, refitting and inputting data on all types of firearms;
• Refinishing all types of firearms;
• Contributing to the design, fabrication, and specifications of new and customized firearms;
• Designing and fabricating various tools, jigs, fixtures and gauges to fabricate and modify weapons and conducting testing, repair, maintenance and inspections;
• Generating detailed technical reports on specific repair and testing processes.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff two positions in Regina on an indeterminate basis, with a linguistic profile of English essential and an RCMP Enhanced Reliability security clearance

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP in Regina and the National Capital Region on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis, with various linguistic profiles and various RCMP security clearances.

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.

Positions to be filled: 2

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 employer-approved alternatives

Degree equivalency

• Experience in the handling or repair of firearms
• Experience in mechanical trade or machine shop equipment

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of Word processing skills, such as MS Word and Excel Spreadsheet
• Knowledge of firearm safety
• Knowledge of interpreting blueprints or technical specifications
• Knowledge of mathematics

• Ability to recognize unsafe situations
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to meet deadline
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to work well with others as a team and in group setting

• Thoroughness
• Integrity
• Effective Interpersonal Skills
• Dependability
• Initiative

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

• Licensed Tradesperson* with strong mechanical aptitudes from the following/ industrial trades: Machinist, Millwright, Tool & Die Fabricator, Mechanic or Industrial Mechanic.
• Documented completion of technical courses in machine shop

* NOTE: 3rd and 4th year apprentices in these trades will be considered if completion of trade school and trade hours can be documented.

Degree equivalency

• Extensive* experience in firearms technology including documented completion of a recognized armourer/ gunsmithing course such as: Colorado School of Trades “Gunsmithing, “Centre de formation de la Haute Gatineau (Réparation D’armes à feu) or other.
• Several years of experience with machine shop equipment
• Several years of experience in mechanical trades
• Experience in fabricating various tools, jigs, fixtures and gauges

*Extensive experience is identified as the depth & breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of or complex-related activities for approximately 3 years.

Operational Requirements

• Willing to handle and test fire firearms
• Willing to handle ammunitions/ ordnance
• Willing to work in a machine shop type environment
• Willing to wear personal protective equipment
• Willing to travel for work & training when required
• Willing to work overtime, weekends and variable hours as required to meet operational needs
• As part of the selection process for the Understudy Program, members must agree to participate in, and meet, all the requirements for the RCMP Armourer Section Understudy Program.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status 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.

• Candidates must successfully pass a RCMP technical examination
• Medical Requirements
Successful candidates have to pass a medical examination. This factor is not used in the pre-selection stage. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police is responsible for the medical clearance process.

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.

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.

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

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.