AMENDMENT* Wireless Communication Tech

Update: *Amendment to the closing date. If you have already submitted your application successfully, you do not have to reapply.

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

*Amendment to the closing date. If you have already submitted your application successfully, you do not have to reapply.

Persons with a priority entitlement may self-refer if interested in the IT-02/IS-02 position and will be considered in priority to all other applicants.

You are required to complete screening questions that clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria of education, experience and any asset education and asset experience if applicable. Your response must include HOW (concrete examples), WHEN (dates) and WHERE (location of work) you meet the essential criteria required. It is your responsibility to provide complete and appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

The screening board cannot make any assumptions about your experience and will not contact candidates for additional or potentially missing information.

Please DO NOT send a cover letter. The screening questions replace the cover letter. We will NOT review cover letters.

Resume may be used as a secondary source to validate the qualifications described; comments such as "refer to my attached resume" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

Please consult the "Other Information" section to learn more on this process.

Intent of the process

A pool of qualified candidates may be established to staff similar temporary, and/or permanent positions.

Please note that an assignment appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

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: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

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.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

EXP1: Recent* experience providing technical support and expertise in the installation, operation, support, maintenance, configuration, programming, security, testing or troubleshooting of Radio Communications.

EXP2: Experience analyzing, defining and documenting requirements and recommending solutions related to Radio Subscriber Equipment and Infrastructure.

EXP3: Recent* experience in repairing, modifying and maintaining wireless mobile voice and data communications equipment.

EXP4: Experience troubleshooting computer software and/or hardware using a systematic approach.

EXP5: Recent experience in 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.

*Recent experience is defined as experience normally acquired within the last five (5) years.

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

ASSET QUALIFICATIONS:

Occupational Certification:

Certification in Basic and/or Advanced Amateur Radio Certification Course

Recent courses in Motorola’s Key Management Facility (KMF) and Radio Encryption courses

EXPERIENCE:

Recent* experience working with multi-disciplinary or cross-functional business IT teams.

Recent* experience writing and maintaining technical documents.

*Recent experience is defined as experience normally acquired within the last five (5) years

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE:

K1: Knowledge of Radio Frequencies including VHF, UHF, and Trunked 700/800 Mhz

K2: Knowledge of Computer Hardware and Software troubleshooting and support

K3: Knowledge of Electronics troubleshooting of devices such as Radios, Computers and Computer Peripherals

K4: Knowledge of Radio Encryption with devices such as a KVL, KMF, and/or AES256 encryption

ABILITIES:

A1: Ability to think analytically

A2: Ability to communicate effectively orally

A3: Ability to communicate effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITIES:

PS1. Effective Interpersonal Relationships

PS2. Client Focus

PS3. Teamwork

PS4. Dependability

PS5. Initiative

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - NOTE: Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP Top 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.

To be granted RCMP security clearance and to maintain the ethical standards of the RCMP, candidates must not be, or have been, involved in certain criminal activities*, have been dishonourably discharged, have pending personal bankruptcies, etc. For additional information and a complete list of activities, please visit http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/qualifications-and- requirements and read the section titled “To apply as a police officer, you must not have”, as well as the applicable considerations. The security requirements are the same for all employees of the RCMP.

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.

Ability and Willingness to work overtime

Ability and Willingness to travel.

Valid provincial driver's license or personal mobility to the degree normally associated with a driver's licence.

Physical ability for lifting of heavy or awkward items like radios and batteries, up to 23 kg.

Physical mobility to the extent of crawling and working in confined areas of vehicles to install radio, electrical and antenna equipment.

Ability and Willingness to provide on call support for Radio Encryption and Operation police requirements for H Division RCMP-GRC.

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

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.

The client organization will accept applications on-line only. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System. Following are some of the benefits associated with applying on-line.

Applicants can create a profile and a resume that can be used when applying for other processes without having to recreate a new application each time.

Applicants can modify their application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date indicated on the job advertisement.

Applicants can verify the status of their applications, at any time.

Applicants can be notified electronically of tests or interviews and results.

For some jobs, applicants will find important information, namely the job questionnaire and a complete statement of merit criteria that are only available when applying on-line.

To submit an application on-line, please select the button "Apply Online" below.

Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language of their choice.

Any information provided by a candidate through their application or assessment that is deemed to be incorrect or fraudulent will be eliminated from further consideration.

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.

All communication relating to this process may be used in the assessment of other qualifications.

Depending on the number of applicants, Department needs and HR plans, volume management strategies such as random selection, top-down approach, and/or cut-off scores MAY be used for the purpose of managing applications/candidates.

A situational exercise may be administered.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

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.

If the name identified on the above documents is different than your current legal name, please also provide proof of name change.

You must provide proof of your Canadian Citizenship. 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

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.