Community Program Officer, Supervisor

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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

** The position is currently located in Bathurst, N.B., however the duties can be performed from anywhere within "J" Division, New Brunswick.


****NOTE: It is your responsibility as a candidate to submit a COVER LETTER, which clearly outlines how you meet each of the screening qualifications (i.e. education, essential experience and asset qualifications) as well as a resumé which is linked to the information provided in your cover letter.

** Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities.

**** You must provide CONCRETE EXAMPLES, which illustrate how you meet each qualification.

***For example, the best approach is to use each screening qualification as a heading, and provide a description outlining how that qualification is met. Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria (education, essential experience and asset qualification) may result in the REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

****Candidates who are missing information or submit incomplete information could be screened out.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

All job applications must be submitted through the www.jobs.gc.ca system.

Testing/interviews will be conducted at locations of the employer's choice and may require candidates to travel to the test/interview location, Bathurst, N.B.

Please note that candidates (including persons employed in the Public Service) will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for travel costs.

**Over the past several years, the RCMP has built a number of strong relationships with the Nations of the historic ‘Peace and Friendship’ treaties. The RCMP and the Indigenous people of New Brunswick, have collaborated on a multitude of initiatives, and have established a strong, valued relationship. This position will be part of an integrated team, working towards enhancing those relationships and furthering mutual goals.

**Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates who self-identify.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff temporary and/or permanent positions, (including acting appointments and deployments) and other similar positions.

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.

A covering letter in 3,000 words (maximum)

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

• A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).

1. The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
o A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
o An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
Candidates who already meet both of the following criteria must be accepted as meeting the secondary school diploma requirement:

a) Candidates who have achieved a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; and

b) Candidates who have been appointed or deployed for an indeterminate period to a position in the PM classification.

The opportunity to be assessed by at least one of the two employer-approved alternatives must be offered to candidates who have not previously met the secondary school diploma requirement.

Candidates who were appointed or deployed on an indeterminate basis using an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience meet the secondary school requirement for the PM classification only and must be reassessed for entry to other classifications on the basis of this alternative.

Degree equivalency

1-*Experience managing a team, including providing direction and leadership to unit staff.
2-*Experience developing comprehensive analytical briefings and reports for external and internal clients, as well as *senior management.
3-*Experience planning and coordinating activities in order to meet objectives.
4-Experience interpreting data from statistical reports and other sources.
5-Experience assessing ongoing client needs and devising and implementing strategies to address those needs.

*Experience is defined by the breadth and depth of experience generally acquired over a period of three (3) years.
*Senior management is defined as Director/Inspector level and above.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
-*Experience in the delivery and coordination of programs.
-*Experience in managing collaborative relationships requiring consultation and engagement of stakeholders.

*Experience is defined by the breadth and depth of experience generally acquired over a period of three (3) years.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

-Knowledge of principles, theories, processes and practices of community programming

-Ability to deliver presentations
-Ability to communicate effectively orally
-Ability to communicate effectively in writing

-Effective Interpersonal Skills
-Initiative
-Strategic Thinking
-Judgment

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:
-Knowledge of New Brunswick’s Crime Prevention and Reduction Strategy.
-Knowledge of principles, theories and practices on prevention and reduction of crime.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
-Occasional overtime
-Flexible work hours

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - of the RCMP.

All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.

-Ability and willingness to travel
-Valid driver’s licence

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.