Communication Systems Technician

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Assessment accommodation

The organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. To submit an application on-line, please click 'Apply online' below.

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

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including sending invitations for assessments and issuing results).

Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address, and ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO ENSURE ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED.

Work environment

Note: Work Description Under Review

Technical service and advice in the planning, development, configuration, installation, implementation and maintenance of IT infrastructure for digital communications. The primary focus of this work is to service the following - the TCP/IP Network of the OCC, the use of software and programs to service IT equipment and user gear, the development and maintenance of virtual servers that operate the digital network, the programming of encryption gear, and the development of programming software for remote monitoring equipment

Intent of the process

This is an anticipatory staffing process designed to create a pool of qualified candidates for appointments on an indeterminate and term basis.

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: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

ED1: Successful completion of two 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.*

Notes:
1. Indeterminate period incumbents of positions in the CS group on May 10, 1999, who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standards based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the CS group.
2. It is the recognized educational institution (e.g. community college, CÉGEP or university) that determines if the courses taken by a candidate correspond to two years of a post-secondary program at the institution.
3. At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum post-secondary education stated above. Whenever the minimum education is met using this alternative, it is met for the specific position only and must be re-assessed for other positions for which this alternative has been specified by the manager.

*Proof of education in the form of official transcripts will be required.

Degree equivalency

EX1: Recent** experience repairing, modifying and maintaining data communications equipment.
EX2: Recent** experience operating test equipment and with test procedures in both analog and digital systems.
EX3: Recent** experience diagnosing problems/trouble shooting technical equipment problems in shop and field environments.

**Recent: Within the last five (5) years.

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

AQE1: Recent** experience programming digital radio equipment.
AQE2: Recent** experience diagnosing problems/trouble shooting digital radio equipment problems in shop and field environments.

**Recent: Within the last five (5) years.

OR1: Willing and able to work in a busy police environment, including exposure to unsettling and/or graphic material.
OR2: Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.
OR3: Willingness and ability to travel for work and/or training purposes using various modes of transportation (including owned or leased government transport, Helicopter, commercial and light aircraft and up to and including remote locations).

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

K1: Knowledge of information technology infrastructure/platforms.

A1: Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A3: Ability to diagnose problems/trouble shoot technical equipment problems in shop or field environments.

PS1: Problem Solving
PS2: Initiative
PS3: Reliability

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

AQK1: Knowledge of measurement and test procedures.

AQA1: Ability to program digital radio equipment.

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance

• Willingness and ability to travel to attend training, or for work, as necessary.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, overtime, on evenings and weekends, and/or on a shift schedule.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight, sometimes for extended periods
• Possession of a valid driver’s license
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

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

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.