Protective Technical Systems Specialist

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Assessment accommodation

***Only online applications will be accepted.*** 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.

Yellowknife is classified as an Isolated Post. As such, the successful candidate must meet all the conditions under the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive prior to appointment. In addition, the successful candidate will be entitled to an Isolated Post Allowance. For more information please refer to the following website: http://www.njc-cnm.gc.ca/directive/index.php?did=4&lang=eng

In the event you are selected, you will enter into a written agreement (pre-posting agreement) identifying geographic provisions for deployment following completion of your posting. Please note that this posting will be for a minimum period of five (5) years.

Duties

The Protective Technical Systems Specialist is responsible for design services, contract development and administration. Duties include installation, quality assurance and maintenance services for technical protective systems, such as intrusion detection, access control and video surveillance to protect the assets and people of the RCMP, embassies, consulates, persons at risk, and special events such as first minister's meetings, the Olympics and other designated assets.

Work environment

Position is located in the Northwest Territories Divisional Headquarters - 5010 Veterans Memorial Drive (49th Avenue), Yellowknife, NT, X1A 2R3.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate (permanent) basis, with an English Essential linguistic profile and a RCMP Top Secret security clearance. A pool of candidates may be established and used to staff future vacancies.

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, Information Management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
- Extensive and recent experience in the computer engineering technology field, preferably with emphasis on security systems and digital Closed-Circuit Video Equipment (CCVE).
- Extensive and recent experience operating electronic test equipment and with test procedures in both analog and digital systems.
- Recent experience in system performance analysis, problem analysis and documentation.
- Experience in technical project management and development of specifications.

Extensive and recent experience refers to the depth and breadth of relevant experience gained through the sustained fulfilment of key responsibilities for a period of approximately five (5) or more years, within the last seven (7) years.

Recent experience is defined as experience acquired within the last five (5) year period, approximately.

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 or more.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in the maintenance and installation of protective security equipment.
- Experience in physical security using computerized access control and intrusion detection systems.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
- Knowledge of information technology and electronics fundamentals
- Technical knowledge of imaging devices and techniques
- Technical knowledge of systems, equipment and techniques

ABILITIES:
- Ability to communicate effectively orally, including presentation skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing
- Ability to plan

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
- Initiative
- Integrity
- Reliability
- Problem Solving
- Client Service Oriented
- Effective Interpersonal Skills
- Flexibility
- Team Oriented

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

- Knowledge of Physical Security Protection

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 CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Medical Clearance - Candidate and dependent(s) (if applicable) must meet and maintain the medical/psychological profile standards established for Isolated posts. The RCMP will not be responsible for costs associated to applicants' medical examinations.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively across Canada and within NWT (including remote sites) for training, meetings or to support RCMP operations.
- Willingness and ability to travel by various modes of transportation including vehicle, boat, helicopter or small plane.
- Must conform to standards set for travel on RCMP PC-12 Pilatus Aircraft, including maximum passenger weight restriction of 400lbs (which includes clothing and equipment).
- Willingness and ability to travel overnight, sometimes for extended periods
- Willingness and ability to work overtime, including work outside of normal core hours and being on call, when required.
- Willingness and ability to lift, carry and place heavy objects up to 40 lbs. in a safe manner to support RCMP operations.

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

You may be assessed using one (1) or more of the following tools: written exam, interview and/or reference checks.

Candidates must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. 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.

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 .

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.

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.