Various Administrative Assistant positions

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Assessment accommodation

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Whitehorse is classified as an Isolated Post. As such, the successful candidate must meet all the conditions under the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive prior to appointment. In addition, the successful candidate will be entitled to an Isolated Post Allowance.

Important financial information:
• Isolated Post Allowances (Northern Allowance) for Whitehorse ranges from approximately $4, 347 to $7, 114 which is based on if the employee has dependents.
• Vacation Travel Assistance is provided once a year for Whitehorse of approximately $743 for each eligible member of the household.

Positions to be filled: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Successful completion of two years of secondary school or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.

Degree equivalency

Experience performing general clerical duties including records management (electronic and paper) and typing.
Experience using word processing software, such as MS Word for Windows.
Experience providing assistance to the general public and clients.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to deal effectively with challenging situations.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

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

Experience in using the PROS (Police Reporting Occurrence System) database.
Experience in providing operational or administrative support in a policing environment.
Experience in providing records management services such as indexing, cross referencing, filing, retrieving, retention, archiving or destroying data.
Experience maintaining and updating a Human Resources Management Information System (e.g. HRMIS, PeopleSoft).
Experience in planning and coordinating events.
Experience providing financial support services (services may include, but are not limited to, verifying and correcting financial claims, controlling and monitoring petty cash, preparing financial status reports, etc.)

Ability to transcribe recorded statements in English.

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS:

The RCMP is committed to having a skilled, diversified workforce reflective of Canadian society, to the equitable representation of women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Various operational requirements may apply depending on the specific requirements of the position being staffed.

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

Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.

Willingness and ability to work shift work.

Willing and able to lift and carry objects (maximum of 20 kg/44 lbs)

Willing and able to handle exhibits (drugs, firearms, forfeited/no value items)

Conditions of employment

Security clearance/reliability is a condition of employment. Various levels of security clearance/reliability is required for these positions, including some positions requiring Top Secret clearance.

Some positions being staffed require willingness and ability to travel

All positions being staffed require Isolated Post Medical Clearance.

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.