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.

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

Work environment

Lac La Biche has a population of about 15,000 and is located approximately 220 kilometers northeast of the provincial capital of Edmonton, on the southern shore of Lac la Biche. The community is supported by the oil and gas, logging, forestry, agriculture, and commercial fishing. Lac La Biche is home to the Lac La Biche Golf Course, numerous lakes and campgrounds, a large recreation centre including indoor jogging track, and an aquatic centre. Lac La Biche has three public schools, 1 separate school and a francophone school. Portage College is also located in Lac La Biche. For more information on Lac La Biche please visit: http://laclabichecounty.com/our-community/living-in-lac-la-biche-county

Intent of the process

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

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and may be used to staff future indeterminate and /or temporary vacancies in Lac La Biche, AB 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.

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. Notification regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

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.

*Recent experience signifies having performed these duties within the last five 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)

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

Experience working in a law enforcement and/or legal environment.

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.

Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willingness and ability to work in a busy police environment, which may include exposure to unsettling and /or graphic material.
Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.
Willingness and ability to maintain a valid driver's license.
Willingness and ability to travel for work and/or training purposes, using various modes of transportation.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - NOTE: Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain RCMP security clearance involves a security/reliability interview and a field investigation regarding matters of criminal activity which includes reference checks, verification of credit/financial status, education, employment, etc. As such, the process may take several weeks or months to complete.

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

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

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.

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.

Only online applications are accepted. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

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.