Technician

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.

****NOTE: It is your responsibility as a candidate to submit a COVER LETTER, which clearly outlines how you meet each of the screening qualifications (i.e. education, essential experience and asset qualifications) as well as a resumé which is linked to the information provided in your cover letter.

** Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that the qualification is met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities.

**** You must provide CONCRETE EXAMPLES, which illustrate how you meet each qualification.

***For example, the best approach is to use each screening qualification as a heading, and provide a description outlining how that qualification is met. Failure to clearly demonstrate how you meet the screening criteria (education, essential experience and asset qualification) may result in the REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

****Candidates who are missing information or submit incomplete information could be screened out.

For this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail for screening/assessment purposes (including issuing screening results, and sending invitations for written tests and interviews). Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure that this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

All job applications must be submitted through the www.jobs.gc.ca system.

Testing/interviews will be conducted at locations of the employer's choice and may require candidates to travel to the test/interview location, Fredericton, N.B.

Please note that candidates (including persons employed in the Public Service) will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and travel costs will not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for travel costs.

** PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN YOUR WWW.JOBS.GC.CA PROFILE/ACCOUNT IS ACCURATE AND UP TO DATE, AS THIS IS THE ADDRESS WE WILL USE TO CONTACT YOU.
**IF IT IS NOT ACCURATE, YOU RISK MISSING IMPORTANT NOTIFICATIONS. WE USE THE CONTACT INFORMATION GENERATED BY THE SYSTEM, NOT INFORMATION THAT IS FOUND ON YOUR RESUME/COVER LETTER.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to create a pool of qualified candidates to staff temporary and/or permanent positions, (including acting appointments and deployments) and other similar positions.

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.

A covering letter "which clearly outlines how you meet each of the screening qualifications (i.e. education, essential experience and asset qualifications)"

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, Electronic technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

• *Experience with IT and electronics/communications infrastructure solutions.
• *Experience working with IT and electronic test tools (e.g. WireShark, multi-meters, spectrum/RF analyzers, communication protocol analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes or signal generators) to test, analyze, diagnose or repair electronics equipment.
• *Experience analyzing, designing, modifying, or troubleshooting electronic/computer circuitry.

Definitions:
• *Experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of the duties, academic, and/or lab environment.
• Experience gained through employment, studies, volunteer work or an acceptable combination

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

Asset Qualifications:

• Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program with acceptable specialization in electrical engineering, Information and Communications Technology related, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in a in a field relevant to the duties of the position
• Graduation with a degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with acceptable specialization in electrical engineering, Information and Communications Technology related, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position

Degree equivalency

• AC01 - ITIL Certification
• AC03 - Certified as a professional engineer in Canada or to obtain a limited license in British Columbia, with specialization in electrical engineering and/or certified as a technology professional with one or more of the following or equivalent designations by a provincial professional organization recognized by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB): Certified Engineering Technologist (CET), Applied Science Technologist (AScT), and/or Professional Technologist (PTech).
• AC04 - Basic Amateur Radio Certification (Industry Canada)
• AC05 - Advanced Amateur Radio Certification (Industry Canada)
• AC07 - Network+, CCNA, and/or CCNP Certification

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative (BBB /BBB, CBC/CBC, CCC/CCC), English Essential

Information on language requirements

• Knowledge of fundamental theory and practical application of the IT infrastructure discipline.
• Knowledge of fundamental theory and practical application of the Electronics discipline.
• Knowledge of fundamental theory and practical application of the Radio discipline.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to plan and organize workload (e.g. set priorities, meet deadlines).

• Analytical Thinking
• Client Focus
• Continuous Learning
• Thoroughness
• Teamwork

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

Operational Requirements:
• Ability and willingness to work overtime (after-hours support)
• Ability and willingness to travel (occasionally in small fixed wing or rotary wing aircraft)
• Ability and willingness to work operational availability (on-call)
• Have a valid driver’s license

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - of the RCMP.

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.

Must be able to lift heavy or awkward items like radios and batteries, up to 40 kgs (90 lb).
Must be willing and able to perform work in a stressful and demanding operational environment.

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

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.