Physical Security Reviewer / Consultant

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

PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT ON-LINE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THE Canada.ca SITE. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Original proof of your education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process, in order to verify that candidates meet the education requirement. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process. Also note, if the name on your education credentials does not match the name on your current photo identification, you will need to provide proof of your name change.

Education obtained outside of Canada must be evaluated. Please contact the International Credential Evaluation Services as soon as possible to initiate the evaluation process http://www.cicic.ca/.

Proof of your Canadian Citizenship will be requested and must be provided during the selection process. The original of one of the following documents must be provided for verification:
• Birth certificate
• Valid Canadian Passport
• Citizenship Card
• Certificates of Retention
• Citizenship Certificate
• Naturalization Certificates (issued prior to 01-01-1947)
• Registration of Birth Abroad Certificates (issued between 01-01-1947 and 02-14-1977)
If the name identified on the above documents is different than your current legal name, please also provide proof of name change.

Work environment

This position is located in a law enforcement environment which includes regular contact with uniformed and armed police officers.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory.
A qualified group of candidates may be identified and may be used to staff future vacancies (including similar positions, on a temporary or permanent basis, on a casual basis, at full or part time hours).

Once established, the qualified pool will be valid for a period of 12 months and may be extended.

Should a Public Service (PS) employee be found qualified and selected for appointment, notification regarding the PS appointment, if applicable, will be posted on www.jobs.gc.ca in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment prior to May 21, 2020 (deeming date), the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Furthermore, CM staffing transactions resulting from this process will be administered in accordance with the Onboarding Transition Phase until deeming day.

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)

Education:
A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Note:
The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
1. A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
2. An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience is defined as any two of the following:
Education: completion of 2 years of secondary school.
Training: classroom or on-the-job training related to the position being staffed.
Experience: depth & breadth of experience gained via the performance of duties related to Physical Security over a period of approximately 2 years.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
1. Experience in preparing technical correspondence and reports.
2. Experience in reading and interpreting architectural drawings (e.g. site and flooring layouts), to ensure they are compliant with requirements, and in completing site visits.
3. Experience in records management including file management, gathering information and inputting information into electronic systems.
4. Recent* experience in providing technical advice and guidance to clients.
5. Recent* experience analyzing complex information and making recommendations to management.
6. Recent* and significant** experience in effectively managing extensive workloads.

*Recent experience is defined as performance of duties within the past 2 years.
**Significant experience refers to the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties on a continuous basis over a period of approximately 12 months.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of Physical Security Protection Methods.
2. Knowledge of the Policy on Government Security - Operational Security Standard on Physical Security.
3. Knowledge of access control methods to restricted areas.

Note:
Please note that although some of the government security policies may be marked as rescinded, they remain in effect until such time as a replacement policy is published.

Abilities:
1. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple and conflicting demands under pressure.
2. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
3. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
4. Ability to resolve conflict or deal with difficult situations effectively.
5. Ability to work alone and in a team environment.

Personal Suitability:
1. Initiative
2. Client Service Orientation
3. Flexibility
4. Reliability
5. Effective Interpersonal Skills
6. Developing Self

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

Education:
1. A diploma from a recognized Canadian Institute in Security Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Mechanical Engineering or another specialty relevant to the position.
2. Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP) or other recognized security accreditation.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
1. Experience working as a Physical Security representative on medium to large scale capital projects, such as new office construction or renovation.
2. Experience in interpreting, security related policies, legislation, and standards, and applying them in a federal government or law enforcement capacity.
3. Experience in preparing designs in support of office accommodation or real property construction projects.
4. Experience in the establishment of organization-wide physical security systems.
5. Experience conducting Threat and Risk Assessments.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:
1. In support of achieving a representative workforce, consideration may be given to candidates who have self-identified as a member of one or more of the following designated groups: women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities.
2. Preference may be given to RCMP employees impacted/affected by work force adjustment.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Willingness and ability to travel as required.
2. Willingness and ability to work evenings, weekends, and overtime, on short notice as required.

Conditions of employment

1. Enhanced reliability status with top secret security clearance.
2. Must maintain a valid class 5 driver’s licence and be able to operate a departmental motor vehicle.
3. Must be willing and able to travel by all modes of transportation, including small and large aircraft, small and large marine vessels, trains, and motor vehicles, as required.

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

OTHER INFORMATION:

The successful applicant will have to obtain, as a minimum, an Enhanced reliability status with top secret security clearance. The process also requires a Security/Reliability Interview, a field investigation in matters of Criminal Activities, credit/finances, education, employment, references, etc.

You MUST clearly demonstrate in writing how you meet the Essential Education, and Experience requirements. Provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out. It is not acceptable to put "see resume" in the space provided to answer the questions.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

Interested persons must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to the position, in a manner determined by the Selection Board. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

Practical and/or standardized tests may be administered for screening and/or assessment purposes.

Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed or appointed in this appointment process.

Top-down selection and/or a cut-off score may apply.

Written test(s) may be administered.

Interviews may be conducted.

Reference checks may be conducted.

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 NOTE: Where an email address is provided, the Selection Board may choose to communicate with candidates by e mail to provide/request information and to invite candidates to attend any portion of the assessment.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

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

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

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 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.