Wireless Communications Network Technician

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Assessment accommodation

1. Recent graduates (within the past two years) of an electronics program are encouraged to apply.

2. SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE
For help with your application, check out the Treasury Board video at the top of this advertisement. Use the Screening Questionnaire wisely, by demonstrating how you meet the Education and Experience Criteria listed under “Essential Qualifications” and “Asset Qualifications” (other qualifications). Use concrete examples by using the STAR technique, describing:
• The situation;
• The tasks you were required to achieve;
• The actions you took; and
• The results of your actions.

Should your examples not be concrete enough or contain insufficient details, your application may be rejected.

3. You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application; it is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples to illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so will result in your application being rejected.

Duties

The position is responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, configuration, implementation, installation and providing technical support for a variety of equipment and systems including but not limited to: land mobile radio systems, land mobile radio subscriber equipment, remote mountain top repeater equipment, solar power systems, and radio dispatch consoles. The work involves occasional heavy lifting, working outdoors in adverse weather conditions, and travel throughout service area (i.e. Ontario and Quebec) occasionally for extended periods, including travel via helicopter or fixed wing aircraft.

Work environment

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Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill two (2) English Essential indeterminate vacancies in Newmarket, Ontario.

A pool of candidates may be established and used for future staffing.

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: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
E1 Experience implementing and maintaining modern radio/ data communications system equipment.

E2 Experience working with modern electronic test equipment used in the land mobile radio field.

E3 Experience programming, modifying and maintaining modern mobile radio and/or data communications systems and equipment.

NOTE: Experience obtained during the course of an educational program may be accepted.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION
Graduation from a two-year program of study from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

Note:
1. Indeterminate incumbents in the IT group on December 9, 2021 who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the IT group.
2. Indeterminate incumbents of positions in the CS group on May 10, 1999, who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the IT group.
3. At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum education stated above. Whenever the minimum education is met using this alternative, it is met for the specific position only and must be re-assessed for other positions for which this alternative has been specified by the manager.

Degree equivalency

KNOWLEDGE
K1 Knowledge of fundamental theory and practical application of the Electronics discipline.
K2 Knowledge of fundamental theory and practical application of the Radio Communication discipline.
K3 Knowledge of fundamental theory and practical application of the Data Communication discipline.

ABILITIES
A1 Ability to analyse technical problems to provide appropriate solutions.
A2 Ability to perform various tasks related to in-vehicle equipment fitting (for example: installation/maintenance of communication equipment, computer or video systems or equipment).
A3 Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
A4 Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
A5 Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1 Flexibility
PS2 Dependability
PS3 Teamwork
PS4 Client service orientation

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

ASSET EDUCATION
AED1 Diploma from a two- or three-year program, or bachelor degree, in electronics or telecommunications with a specialization in radio frequencies (RF), wireless technology.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AE1 Experience with high frequency radio communications.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness and ability for occasional travel as required, sometimes on short notice including overnight.
- Willingness and ability to work in areas exposed to inclement weather and occasional uncomfortable working locations.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime to support operational activities and/ or systems, sometimes on short notice.
- Willingness and ability to lift and carry heavy tools and equipment (minimum 50 lb. / 22.68 kg.).
- Willingness and ability to wear CSA-approved footwear and any other personal protective equipment (PPE) required
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s licence

Conditions of employment

RCMP Top Secret level security clearance

- Willingness and ability for occasional travel as required, sometimes on short notice including overnight.
- Willingness and ability to work in areas exposed to inclement weather and occasional uncomfortable working locations.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime to support operational activities and/ or systems, sometimes on short notice.
- Willingness and ability to lift and carry heavy tools and equipment (minimum 50 lb. / 22.68 kg.).
- Willingness and ability to wear CSA-approved footwear and any other personal protective equipment (PPE) required
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s licence
- 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

Proof of your education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process, in order to verify that candidates meet the education requirement. Candidates who are unable to provide proof that they meet this essential qualification as requested may be eliminated from the process.

Education obtained outside of Canada must be evaluated. Please contact the International Credential Evaluation Services as soon as possible to initiate the evaluation process http://www.cicic.ca/

Proof of your Canadian Citizenship will be requested and must be provided during the selection process. The original of one of the following documents must be provided for verification:
Provincial or territorial birth certificate
Naturalization certificates (issued prior to Jan. 1, 1947)
Registration of Birth Abroad certificates (issued between Jan. 1, 1947 and Feb.
14, 1977)
Certificates of Retention
Citizenship certificates
** Passports are NOT acceptable

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent may be considered for deployment before applicants are considered in the advertised appointment process. Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

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.

NOTE: Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain RCMP security clearance involves a security/reliability interview and a field investigation regarding matters of criminal activity which includes reference checks, verification of credit/financial status, education, employment, etc. As such, the process may take several weeks or months to complete.

PLEASE NOTE: The Selection Board will be communicating with candidates by e mail to provide/request information and to invite candidates to attend any portion of the assessment. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will contact candidates when the screening process is complete.

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.