9-1-1 Police Dispatcher (Telecommunications Operator Trainee)

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

Candidates who apply on this process will be invited to participate in a virtual Information Session to learn more about this opportunity at a later date.

NOTE:

When you apply to this selection process, you are not applying for a specific job, but to an inventory for future vacancies in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. As positions become available, applicants who meet the qualifications may be contacted for further assessment.

Persons with a priority entitlement may self-refer if interested in the TCO-01/LES-TO-01 position and will be considered in priority to all other applicants.

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

Work environment

A telecommunications Operator is responsible for responding to both Police and Emergency 911 calls for service while dispatching RCMP and other emergency responders to incidents in their respective province. This requires a level of multi-tasking simultaneously on a computer with multiple screens/programs while responding to calls on a radio/phone of which some may be highly stressful “life or death” situations. Telecommunications Operators are often exposed to emotionally charged clients and incidents which may be traumatic, violent and disturbing. Telecommunication Operators work shift work and must be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year.

Intent of the process

The intent of the process is to establish a pool of qualified applicants for the training program.

Upon initial appointment as a 9-1-1 Police Dispatcher (Telecommunications Operator Trainee), continued employment is conditional upon successful completion of classroom training, field coaching, simulation exams and proficiency evaluations for call-taking and dispatching.

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:

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives (see Note 1).

Note 1:

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 in a field relevant to the work to be performed.

Degree equivalency

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

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

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES:

C1. Composure
C2. Conscientiousness & Reliability
C3. Develops Self
C4. Flexibility
C5. Meeting Client Needs
C6. Problem Solving
C7. Teamwork

ABILITIES:

A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3. Ability to recall details such as addresses, phone numbers and licence plates while performing other tasks.
A4. Ability to prioritize.
A5. Ability to read maps.
A6. Ability to type 43 w.p.m. with less than 5% error rate*.

*Please note over half of all applicants do not pass the CritiCall Exam due to inability to meet typing requirements. Applicants are strongly encouraged to ensure their typing skills are within the required limits prior to submitting application.

NOTE: The above-noted abilities are assessed using CritiCall, a computer program specifically designed to test knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for success in high-stress dispatch environments. For more information, applicants are encouraged to consult: https://criticall911.com/dispatcher-testing/applicants/

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

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel (e.g. for the purposes of attending mandatory training, or testifying in a court of law).

• Work on short notice and overtime to meet operational needs.

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance - RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status

The successful applicant will have to obtain an RCMP Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance. 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.rcmpgrc.gc.ca/en/good-character and read the section titled “To apply as a police officer, you”, as well as the applicable considerations under “Evaluating your past actions”. 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.

• Work shift work (24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year).

• Meet and maintain the medical profile standards established for the position, and (if applicable) any additional medical requirements for isolated posts, in accordance with the National Joint Council Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive.

• Exposure to emotionally charged clients and incidents which may be traumatic, violent and disturbing.

• Work in a confined or restrictive workspace, wear a headset and exposure to multiple computer screens and noise disturbances for extended periods of time.

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.

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.