Wireless Communications Network Technician

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Assessment accommodation

*** ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ***

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Persons who cannot apply online or persons with disabilities preventing them from applying online are asked to inform the contact persons responsible for this process prior to the closing date.

Candidates will be required to pay for all TRAVEL AND RELOCATION expenses related to this selection process, including travel expenses for assessment purposes.

**IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW**

You are required to complete screening questions that clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria of education and experience and any asset if applicable. Your response must include HOW (concrete examples), WHEN (dates) and WHERE (location of work) you meet the essential criteria required.

Your resume will not be used as second source to validate the experience listed in the answers. Comments such as "refer to my attached résumé" will not be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.

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.

Duties

Who are we and what do we do?
We are the National Division Radio Workshop. Our shop consist of 6 Radio Technicians, 1 Technical Specialist, 1 Technical Administrator and 1 supervisor. We are located at 1426 St-Joseph blvd., Ottawa (ON) at the TPOF building. Our duties and responsibilities are to install, maintain and repair communication equipment throughout National Division, the National Capital Region and Eastern Ontario.

What will you be doing?
Your duties and responsibilities as a Wireless Communications Network Technician are to install, maintain and repair communication equipment throughout National Division, the National Capital Region and Eastern Ontario. The equipment consists of: portable radios, mobile radios, repeaters, radio system, voice recorder, dispatch/communication center, electronic sirens, vehicle emergency lighting, computers (Mobile Workstations), satellite phones and other associated communication devices.

Why you will love working with us:
We are a very specialized unit. We support the National Division police operations on a daily basis. At the RCMP, we promote a respectful workplace, a teamwork/collaborative concept, the opportunity to learn about modern technologies and great advancement opportunities in your career.

Work environment

National Division Vision: To be a world-class leader in high-priority sensitive investigations and protective operations

As the RCMP’s newest Division established in April 2013, National Division (ND) continues to contribute to the protection of Canada’s national interests through its dual mandates: Sensitive and International Investigation (SII) and Protective Operations. National Division is the most unique Division endeavoring to excel in delivering on its distinct and high profile dual mandates within a borderless and continuously evolving operating environment.

As National Division is a smaller division, you will grasp the strong sense of camaraderie within every unit, which is one of National Division’s most distinctive qualities. By joining National Division, you will have an opportunity to contribute to service excellence and have a direct impact on daily operations.

What are you waiting for? Join our National Division Family!

Intent of the process

The intent of the selection process is to staff two (2) indeterminate positions with various language requirements (Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB & English Essential) with a ERS with Top Secret security clearance. The positions are located at 1426 St-Joseph Blvd., Ottawa, Ontario.

This selection process could also be used to staff future similar positions of varying tenures, of varying bilingual imperative linguistic profiles within the National Division, RCMP.

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)

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

Significant* experience implementing and maintaining modern radio/data communications system equipment

Significant* experience working with modern electronic test equipment used in the land mobile radio field

Significant* experience in programming, modifying and maintaining modern mobile radio and/or data communications systems and equipment

*Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally acquired by performing the functions regularly for a minimum period of approximately two (2) years.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB
English Essential

Information on language requirements

Ability to analyze technical problems to provide appropriate solutions
Ability to perform various tasks related to in-vehicle equipment fitting (such as installation/maintenance of communication equipment, computer or video systems or equipment)
Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Flexibility
Dependability
Teamwork
Client service orientation

Conditions of employment

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 (ex: minimum 50lbs)
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
RCMP ERS with Top Secret

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 examination, an interview and/or reference checks may be administered.

Candidates must meet all the essential qualifications to be appointed to the position being staffed.

You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your education 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.

Our means of communication with applicants are 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. Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent.

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.