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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 ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ***

All job applications must be submitted through the Canada.ca/jobs site. To submit an application online, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process prior to the closing date.

**IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW**

You are required to complete screening questions that clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria of education and experience and any asset if applicable. Your response must include HOW (concrete examples), WHEN (dates) and WHERE (location of work) you meet the essential criteria required.

Your resume will not be used as second source to validate the experience listed in the answers. Comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Intent of the process

The intent of this selection process is to create a pool of qualified candidates to staff term positions for six (6) months with various linguistic profiles and various security requirements. The positions are located at 155 McArthur Ave., Ottawa, Ontario.

This selection process could also be used to staff similar positions of varying temporary tenures, of varying linguistic profiles within the National Division, RCMP.

Random selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants from the inventory will be assessed.

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.
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Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

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
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Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE
Experience in reviewing, analyzing and extracting information from documents, files or databases

Experience in using Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

*Your ability to communicate effectively in writing will be assessed with your application and your answers to the screening questions. Candidates who do not demonstrate a sufficient level of writing skills in their application will not be considered for further assessment.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative PPB/PPB
English Essential

Information on language requirements

ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines
Ability to transcribe and review from audio in English
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing (will be assessed with your application and your answers to the screening questions)

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES
Effective interpersonal skills
Judgment
Dependability
Attention to detail

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

Ability to transcribe from audio recordings in English AND French

May be required to work overtime on short notice to meet operational needs

May be required to work at other office locations to meet operational needs

Conditions of employment

RCMP Enhanced Reliability security (ERS) clearance
RCMP ERS with Top Secret security clearance

(This selection process could be used to staff positions with various security requirements)

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

A written examination may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

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

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your education outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information : http://www.cicic.ca/383/foreign-credential-recognition.canada.

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.

Our means of communication with applicants are via e-mail. Please ensure to include a functional e-mail address, which will accept messages from unknown users (some e-mail systems block these types of e-mails). 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.