Technical Writer/Designer

Update: Amendment to closing date (January 24)

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

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

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.

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Work environment

As a Technical Writer/Designer, in support of the Uniform and Equipment Program of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, you will be part of a unique team that works in a fast paced environment and are responsible for researching, developing and evaluating specialized law enforcement clothing and personal protective equipment, writing technical specifications including technical drawings and scales of measurements, and providing technical advice on material and product suitability, availability and uses. You will also analyze and resolve technical issues throughout the production and contracting stage. If you value teamwork, challenging projects and are innovative and collaborative, we want to hear from you!

Our team is located at 440 Coventry Road in Ottawa, Ontario with free parking, convenient access to LRT/bus routes nearby and free use of a gym.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff two positions on an indeterminate basis, with an English Essential linguistic profile of and an Enhanced Reliability security clearance.

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP in the National Capital Region on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis, with various linguistic profiles and various RCMP security clearances.

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: 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

EDUCATION:
EDU1 - A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternative.

The employer-approved alternatives to a secondary school diploma are:
• A satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
• An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:
EX1 - Experience in the development of technical specifications for clothing or personal protective
equipment*.

EX2 - Experience in analyzing technical issues and performing technical assessments for clothing or personal protective equipment*.

EX3 - Experience in the design of clothing or personal protective equipment*.

*Personal protective equipment refers to specialized clothing or equipment that provides protection
against health and safety hazards. Personal protective equipment is designed to protect many parts
of the body, ie. Major organs, eyes, head, face, hands, feet and ears.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EDUCATION:
ED1 - Completion of post-secondary studies with a specialization in a field relevant to the duties of the
position such as clothing design, textiles or industrial design.

Degree equivalency

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:
K1 - Knowledge of the physical properties and performance characteristics relating to textiles.
K2 - Knowledge of design principles and manufacturing processes used for clothing or personal protective equipment.
K3 - Knowledge of test methods to validate performance and technical compliance of textiles, clothing or personal protective equipment.

ABILITY:
A1 - Ability to plan and establish priorities in order to meet deadlines
A2 - Ability to analyze technical problems and provide solutions
A3 - Ability to communicate effectively orally
A4 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A5 - Ability to work effectively under pressure

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:
PS1 - Effective interpersonal relationships
PS2 - Flexibility
PS3 - Judgement
PS4 - Initiative
PS5 - Thoroughness

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

EXPERIENCE:
AEX1 - Experience in patternmaking or creating made to measure clothing from a base pattern and an individual’s measurements using computer aided design software such as Gerber, Lectra, PAD.

AEX2 - Experience creating a base pattern for new clothing and/or equipment developments on paper or electronically

AEX3 - Experience in pattern grading on paper or electronically

AEX4 - Experience using Adobe Illustrator

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police 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.

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

A written exam may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

A simulation/situational exercise or role play may be administered.

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

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, 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 degree 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.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

If a qualified candidate has been selected and appointed on an indeterminate basis from the established pool, they will be removed from the pool. If a candidate is selected for a specified period (including term, acting, or assignment/secondment) appointment, they will remain in the pool for future offers.

Our means of communication with applicants is 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 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.