Mental Health Educator

SELECTION PROCESS CANCELLED

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity has been cancelled.

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

Social distancing approaches will be taken to minimize close contact with others during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Do you wish to better your odds at being considered? Then use the Screening Questionnaire wisely, by demonstrating how you meet the Education and Experience Criteria listed under “Essential Qualifications” and “Asset Qualifications” (other qualifications). Use concrete examples by using the STAR technique, describing:

• The Situation;

• The Tasks you were required to achieve;

• The Actions you took; and

• The Results of your actions.

ATTENTION: should your examples not be concrete enough or should they contain insufficient details, unfortunately, your application will be rejected. We will not contact you to obtain further information.

Duties

The Mental Health Educator will serve to inform and distribute resources to all categories of employees in regards to internal support services offered. Through presentations, consultations with employees, outreach to detachments and the implementation of our 2020-2023 Well-being Strategy, the Mental Health Educator ensures the employees of the RCMP are provided with the most accurate and relevant mental health information. Amongst the responsibilities of the Mental Health Educator is the research and development of mental health, wellness and operational stress injury programs, education and policies for delivery to all RCMP employees. The Mental Health Educator will also work in collaboration with the Wellness Unit and is the go-to mental health person for our division.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) permanent position in Edmonton, AB. If a future vacancy comes available, candidates who have been found qualified may be contacted.

Should a Civilian Member (CM) be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to the Public Service (PS) category for the CM. Information 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)

Graduation with a degree from a post-secondary institution in an area such as education along with significant coursework in psychology or another mental health related field.

Note:
When education is required, candidates must always have a degree. The courses for the specialization must be acceptable and may have been taken at a recognized post-secondary institution, but not necessarily within a degree program in the required specialization. The specialization may also be obtained through an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

- Experience in at least two of the following:
• Instructional program design
• Instructional program development
• Instructional program analysis and/or
• Instructional program evaluation.

- Experience working in a training or education environment.

- Experience teaching adult learners.

- Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with internal or external partners/stakeholders.

- Experience providing information, advice and guidance to management and staff.

- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

- Experience with mental health, wellness and operational stress best practices in the areas of prevention and treatment.
- Experience running social marketing campaigns.
- Experience working with first responders in the areas of mental health, wellness and/or operational stress.

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

English essential
The functions and duties of the position will only require the use of English.

Information on language requirements

- Ability to communicate effectively orally.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations.
- Ability to analyze and summarize policy.

- Dependability
- Discretion
- Thinking things through
- Working effectively with others
- Showing Initiative and Being Action-Oriented

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

- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime when required
- Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status 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

Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source in determining whether you meet the screening requirements. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

Volume Management strategies may be used.

Candidates may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exam, interview, simulation exercise and reference checks.

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

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.