Programmer Analyst, Application Development

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

Candidates will be required to pay for their own travel (including travel for assessment purposes), and may be required to pay for their own relocation expenses.

When answering questions, it is insufficient to state only that the requirement is met or to provide a listing of current responsibilities. Candidates must provide concrete examples demonstrating how they meet the requirements. FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT AND APPROPRIATE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR ELIMINATION FROM THE PROCESS.

CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR MISSING INFORMATION.

Work environment

Our office is in Edmonton, AB. The RCMP has adopted a service model where employees are working remotely from home until further notice.

Intent of the process

This process will initially be used to staff one position on an indeterminate basis.

A qualified pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions on a term and/or permanent basis in Edmonton, AB within the RCMP. The pool could be used to offer acting appointments, assignments, secondments or deployments.

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.

Positions to be filled: 1

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 an acceptable post-secondary educational program in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

Degree equivalency

Recent experience developing applications with C#.
Recent experience developing and elaborating SQL queries.
Experience in Object Oriented programming and Design Patterns.
Experience with Methodologies and best practices in testing applications.

*Recent is defined as within the last 3 years.

Ability to communicate in writing effectively.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of C#, SQL, HTML and Entity Framework.

Ability to communicate orally effectively.
Ability to communicate in writing effectively.
Ability to plan and organize workload.

Dependability
Flexibility
Innovative thinking
Effective Interpersonal Skills
Analytical Thinking

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in Project Planning.
Ability to solve technical problems using research and reasoning skills.

Conditions of employment

Ability to obtain and retain RCMP Top Secret Security Clearance (following successful application).
Willing and able to travel for work related purposes, throughout service area, using various modes of transportation, including air to remote areas.
Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Class 5 provincial Driver’s License.
Willing and able to work overtime hours, or adjust work schedule with little or no notice, to meet operational requirement.
Mobility to the extent of crawling under furniture to set up and assemble computer equipment.
Willing and able to work in a busy police environment.
All employees of the core public administration are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and attest to their vaccination status unless accommodated based on a medical contraindication, religion, or another prohibited ground for discrimination as defined under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

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

Volume management strategies may be used.

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

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.

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

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

We will communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail 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.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information provided on their application is accurate and up to date at the time of application.

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

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site.  This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent), determinate (term), casual, and student hiring.  Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation. 

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, 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.