Forensic Video Technician & Forensic Video Analyst

Update: Closing date: 3 February 2021 - 23:59, Pacific Time

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

*ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED*

THIS PROCESS WILL BE USED TO STAFF THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

STREAM 1: GT-03
STREAM 2: GT-04

Applicants must clearly indicate which stream(s) they are applying for and must demonstrate on their application that they meet all essential criteria.

If applicants indicate multiple streams, the selection board will determine which stream(s) the application will be considered for, based on the provided information. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of your application.

If you are currently employed with the Federal Public Service, or are a Civilian Member, please indicate your current group and level as well as your tenure and the Department you are working for.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience.

It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application will be rejected.

FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN THE SCREENING QUESTIONS HOW YOU MEET THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

The Competency “ability to communicate effectively in writing” will be assessed through the screening questions. Resumes will be used as a secondary source to validate the education and/or experience described in the screening questions.

Intent of the process

The intent is to staff one (1) permanent full time GT-03 position and one (1) permanent full time GT-04 position in Edmonton, Alberta.

Applicants are encouraged to apply ONLY if they are willing and able to work in or relocate to Edmonton, Alberta or within a 40 kilometer radius of Edmonton, Alberta.

In the event of a temporary vacancy, the following staffing actions may be used and /or considered: acting appointment, term appointment, assignment or secondment.

A combined pool of qualified candidates may be established inclusive of Public Service (PS) employees and Civilian Members (CM) for GT-03 and GT-04 positions with various tenures in Edmonton, Alberta.

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: 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
Required for both Streams

• Ed1 - Successful completion of a degree or diploma specializing in audio/video, video production, digital media, radio-television-film, photography or a related field deemed acceptable and supplemented by technical courses specific to the field of forensic video analysis.

OR

Successful completion of the LEVA Forensic Video Analysis Certification Program with active certification as a Certified Forensic Video Analyst (CFVA).

OR

Minimum 2-years relevant experience.

Proof of education will be required prior to appointment.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Required for Stream 1

• Ex1 - Experience manipulating and processing digital multimedia.

• Ex2 - Experience operating multimedia hardware and/or software.

• Ex3 - Experience preparing written documents, such as reports.

Required for Stream 2

• Ex4 - Significant* experience manipulating and processing digital multimedia.

• Ex5 - Significant* experience operating multimedia hardware and/or software.

• Ex6 - Significant* experience preparing written documents, such as reports.

* Significant experience refers to experience normally associated with performance of the duties on a full-time basis over a consecutive period of at least two (2) years.

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

English essential
Required for both Streams

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
Required for both Streams

• K1 - Knowledge of the theories and principles behind video and imaging technology.

• K2 - Knowledge of best forensic practices when recovering and processing digital multimedia.

• K3 - Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures in relation to exhibit handling, specifically with regard to digital multimedia.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Required for both Streams

• A1 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

• A2 - Ability to communicate effectively orally.

• A3 - Ability to prioritize and multi-task workload.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
Required for both Streams

• PS1 - Demonstrating integrity and respect.

• PS2 - Thinking things through.

• PS3 - Working effectively with others.

• PS4 - Showing initiative and being action-oriented.

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required for both Streams

• OR1 - Willingness and ability to work overtime or shift-work.

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - *Successful applicants will be required to obtain and maintain an RCMP Security Clearance throughout their employment. This requires a security/reliability interview and a field investigation in matters of criminal activities, credit/finances, education, employment, references etc.

• Willingness and ability to travel.

• Willingness to testify in a court of law.

• Willingness and ability to view imagery of a sensitive, graphic and disturbing nature while carrying out duties, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

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

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

Volume Management strategies may be used.

A random or top down selection of candidates may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

Should there be a large number of applicants, please note that asset qualifications could be invoked.

A cut-off score may be used in the determination of those to be given further consideration in the assessment process.

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. You must clearly demonstrate in your screening questions how you meet the education and/or experience (essential and asset).

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

In accordance with paragraph 8(2)(a) of the Privacy Act, information or material, whether provided directly by the candidate or otherwise obtained by the selection board, used during the selection process for the purpose of assessing a candidate may be used as part of the selection review and recourse processes. Such relevant information may be provided to third parties, such as other candidates or their representatives, who have a legitimate reason to be aware of that information.

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.

Only online applications are accepted. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by email. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid email 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.

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.