Detachment Services Assistant

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

ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED ON-LINE USING THE 'APPLY ON-LINE' BUTTON, WILL BE CONSIDERED.

This selection process may be used to fill the same or similar positions at equivalent or lower classifications on a casual, term, indeterminate or acting at full or part-time hours.

Intent of the process

Currently we have one term vacancy at the CR-05 group and level.

A qualified pool of candidates may be established to staff this and other similar positions, at the CR-05 group and level for term, indeterminate or acting at full or part-time hours or lower level positions.

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. 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)

EDUCATION
Successful completion of two years of secondary school or employer approved alternatives.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience using computer applications including two of the following: databases, email,
spreadsheets or word processing.

Experience providing advice or guidance to the general public or to clients.

Experience performing administrative support services.

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of office practices in relation to administration and/or finance.

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

English essential
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Information on language requirements

ABILITY
Ability to communicate effectively orally.

Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.

Ability to work in a stressful environment.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Effective Interpersonal Skills

Dependable

Judgement

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

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

Experience transcribing documents from voice recorders, digital media or handwritten statements/reports.

Experience providing financial support services such as the collection and recording of monies received, handling petty cash funds, verifying supplier invoices or preparing invoices.

Experience using law enforcement databases such as Police Reporting and Occurrence System (PROS) or Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC).

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Willing and able to work in a busy police environment, including exposure to unsettling and/or graphic material.

Willingness and ability to travel for work and/or training purposes using various modes of transportation.

Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status

Valid Driver’s License

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

PLEASE NOTE: For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes.

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

Reference checks may be sought.

A test may be administered. Please note that written test(s) may be administered during weekdays and/or evenings and/or weekends.

An interview may be administered. Interview(s) may be conducted via telephone, video-conference or other similar means.

You MUST CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN WRITING how you meet the requirements under Language, Education and Experience. The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current duties. PROVIDE CONCRETE AND DETAILED 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.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. Candidates are required to provide the ORIGINAL education document and a copy. Please note: You must provide ORIGINAL proof of name change if the name identified on your education document(s) is different than your current legal name.

Applicants with foreign educational credentials are required to provide proof of Canadian equivalency. You may consult the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials at www.cicic.ca for further information.

Failure to respond to communications may be construed as a withdrawal from this process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

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

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.