Disability Management Advisor (DMA)

Update: AMENDMENT TO CLOSING DATE

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

Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source in determining whether you meet the screening requirements. It is insufficient to state only that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities. Candidates must provide concrete examples demonstrating how they meet the requirements.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT AND APPROPRIATE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN ELIMINATION FROM THE PROCESS.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) permanent position in Edmonton, AB. A qualified pool of candidates will be created and used to staff similar positions with various tenures (permanent/temporary) in Edmonton within the RCMP.

The pool could be used to offer acting appointments, assignments, secondments or deployments.

Should a CM be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member.

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)

University Degree in Social Sciences or Health Sciences OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience in the area of disability management

Degree equivalency

Recent* and significant** experience in the formulation of advice to managers (all levels) and employees on the application of laws and policies related to a return-to-work program or a disability management program

Experience in the preparation of presentations and reports to senior management*** (director and above)

Recent* and significant** experience in managing complex disability management, accommodation, and/or return to work cases

Experience in liaising and collaborating with internal and/or external stakeholders

Experience in organizing, preparing and facilitating meetings

*"Recent" experience is defined as experience associated with having performed this function in the past 5 years

**"Significant" experience is defined as experience associated with having performed a broad range of related activities which could normally be acquired over a period of approximately 2 years

***Senior Management is defined as EX minus 1 and above OR officer level RCMP Member

Ability to communicate effectively writing

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS

Post-secondary diploma or certificate with a health professional or disability management designation

Degree equivalency

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

Working Effectively with Others
Thinking Things Through
Client service
Showing Initiative and Being Action-oriented
Reliability
Discretion
Flexibility

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.
Willingness and ability to work overtime when required

Conditions of employment

Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.

RCMP Reliability security clearance – Those selected must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.

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 will be administered.

Interviews will be conducted.

Reference checks will be conducted.

Volume Management strategies may be used.

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

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel (including travel for assessment purposes), and may be required to pay for their own relocation expenses.

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.