Assistant Administrative - Various Positions

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

PLEASE NOTE:
All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) 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.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening and assessment purposes. Applicants must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

Should your responses to the screening questions contain insufficient details to demonstrate that you meet the screening criteria, your application may not be given further consideration in this process. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

All job applications must be submitted through the GC Jobs Web site (www.jobs.gc.ca). No job application submitted by email will be accepted.

Work environment

Behind the Clemenza, Colisée and Collecteur large-scale investigations, which are quite impressive in terms of police resources, lie the dedicated work of a team of Public Service Employees! For every successful police operation, there is a team of civilian employees providing administrative support in order to help police officers and investigators to accomplish their mandate. By hiring the best candidates to staff our civilian positions, we are helping police officers accomplish their law and order enforcement mandate.

What do we have to offer?
1. Prestige and pride to work for a world-renowned organization and to contribute concretely to the success of police operations.
2. Competitive salaries.
3. Pension plan and benefits.
4. Continuous learning and career advancement opportunities.
5. Free access to a gymnasium for your workout.
6. A Workplace Health and Well-Being Program that promotes and encourages healthy habits.

If you are interested, all you have to do is apply. Do it now!

Intent of the process

This process will be used to staff positions at the CR-04 group and level within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police with language requirements, security requirements, conditions of employment and work locations that will vary depending on the needs of the positions being staffed.

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: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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

EDUCATION :
Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) or an Attestation of collegial studies (ACS) or a Diploma of collegial studies (DCS) in office administration.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE :
Experience in providing administrative support services in an office environment services including a minimum of five (5) of the following:
• Coordinating and scheduling appointments, in-person meetings or teleconferences;
• Preparing meeting agendas or taking meeting minutes;
• Data entry;
• Preparing correspondence;
• Ordering office supplies;
• Filing;
• Processing mail;
• Maintenance of office equipment;
• Assisting with logistical arrangements such as travel/accommodation and meeting facilities;
• Providing procurement and fleet management support.

Experience in providing service to internal and external clients (in person, over the phone or in writing).

Recent* experience in the use of various software programs such as: Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
* Recent is defined as experience obtained in the last two (2) years.

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

Various language requirements
French Essential
Bilingual Imperative: BBB/BBB
Bilingual Non-Imperative : BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:
Ability to set priorities
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Effective interpersonal relationships
Reliability
Demonstrating integrity and respect
Thinking things through
Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Attention to details*

*Attention to details will be assessed throughout the process, ie: candidate’s ability to follow instructions such as:
- following invitation e-mails
- replying within the time frames
- providing the requested information

Conditions of employment

Various security requirements including RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status, Secret and Top Secret.

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

ASSESSMENT:
Depending on the needs of the organization, a random selection may be used at any time during the process to identify which applicants will be assessed.

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

Should your responses to the screening questions contain insufficient details to demonstrate that you meet the screening criteria, your application may not be given further consideration in this process. Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

Please note that your overall conduct during your communications, including e-mail correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information, please click on "Degree Equivalency" in the Education section above.

LEAVE/ABSENCES DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS:
It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Departmental contact of any pre-approved leave throughout the duration of the process in order to facilitate scheduling of evaluations. One alternate date will be possible only if requested for the following reasons:

1. Medical reasons with doctor's certificate,
2. Death in your immediate family,
3. Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans or training plans (made before the advertisement posting date),
4. Religious reasons, or
5. Participation in an assessment for another selection process.

OFFICIAL LANGUAGES:
Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.

OTHER INFORMATION:
Please ensure that you have your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application if you have one.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact selected candidates when the pre-screening process has been completed.

Candidates will be required to pay for all travel and relocation expenses related to this process, including travel expenses for assessment purposes where applicable.

All job applications must be submitted through the GC Jobs Web site (www.jobs.gc.ca).

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.