Forensic Video Technician (GT-03) and Forensic Video Analyst (GT-04)

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Assessment accommodation

PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT ON-LINE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THE Canada.ca SITE. Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.

You will be assessed on your submission, which will include a resume and a cover letter. You will clearly outline in your cover letter how you meet each of the screening qualifications (education and experience - both essential and assets) by using headers to clearly indicate the qualification you are demonstrating. Your resume must be linked to the information in your cover letter.

Please note that it is not sufficient to only state that you meet the experience qualification, rather you must provide concrete examples. When describing your experience for each factor, describe or list specifically what activities you have done that would sufficiently demonstrate how recent and how extensive your experience is.

Any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be used for the screening of applications. If you meet these criteria, please clearly demonstrate how you meet them in writing. Provide examples and describe the work/duties you have performed. Failure to do so may result in your application not being considered further during the screening process.

Original 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. Also note, if the name on your education credentials does not match the name on your current photo identification, you will need to provide proof of your name change.

Education obtained outside of Canada must be evaluated. Please contact The Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials as soon as possible to initiate the evaluation process http://www.cicic.ca/

Work environment

The RCMP’s Forensic Video Analysis Unit (FVAU) is looking to fill a total of four (4) indeterminate, full-time vacancies. This includes three (3) entry-level Forensic Video Technicians and a more experienced Forensic Video Analyst. The FVAU conducts scientific forensic analyses of digital multimedia evidence (DME) for federal, provincial and/or municipal jurisdiction criminal investigations conducted by the RCMP and other law enforcement partners.

Two (2) Technicians and the Analyst will be staffed in the FVAU’s lab in Surrey, British Columbia at the BC RCMP Headquarters in Green Timbers Park and one (1) Technician in either the lab in Edmonton, Alberta or Calgary, Alberta.

The FVAU routinely works on weekdays (in either a regular or compressed work week) with occasional to frequent overtime opportunities on evenings and weekends.

These positions are located in a law enforcement environment and includes regular contact with uniformed and armed police officers. There is also exposure to imagery of a sensitive, graphic and disturbing nature while carrying out duties, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

The RCMP recognizes the diversity of its workforce and is committed to providing a respectful workplace free of harassment, discrimination and other forms of disrespectful behaviour.

Intent of the process

Note: “Technician Stream” hereinafter refers to criteria for the Forensic Video Technician (GT-03) only while “Analyst Stream” hereinafter refers to criteria for the Forensic Video Analyst (GT-04) only

Note, the GT-04 position is currently under classification review.

The anticipated intent/result of this process is to indeterminately staff (on a full time basis) three (3) GT-03 and one (1) GT-04 position.

A qualified pool will be established and may be used for future permanent or temporary vacancies.

Should a CM be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member.

Positions to be filled: 4

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

EDUCATION

Essential Education Qualification for Both Streams

ED1: Successful completion of a degree or diploma program from a recognized post-secondary institution specializing in audio/video, video production, digital media, radio-television-film, photography or a related field deemed acceptable OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Note: At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum post-secondary education stated above. Whenever the minimum education is met via this alternative, it is met for the specific position only and must be re-assessed for other positions for which this alternative has been specified by the manager.

Additional Essential Education Qualifications for GT-04 Analyst Stream

ED2: Technical courses specific to the field of forensic video analysis.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Essential Experience Qualification for Both Streams

EX1: Recent* and significant** experience operating computers and multimedia hardware and software at an intermediate level.

Additional Essential Experience Qualifications for GT-03 Technician Stream

EX2: Recent* and significant** experience acquiring and processing digital multimedia.

EX3: Experience preparing written documents, such as reports.

Additional Essential Experience Qualifications for GT-04 Analyst Stream

EX4: Recent* and significant** experience forensically acquiring and processing digital multimedia evidence (DME).

EX5: Significant** experience preparing written documents, including technical reports.

* Recent refers to experience gained approximately within the last five (5) years.

** Significant refers to experience normally associated with performance of the duties on a full-time basis over a consecutive period of at least two (2) years.

KNOWLEDGE

Essential Knowledge Qualification for Both Streams

K1: Knowledge of the theories and principles behind video and imaging technology.

Additional Essential Knowledge Qualification for GT-03 Technician Stream

K2: Knowledge of different methods and techniques for acquiring and processing digital multimedia depending on the source or format.

Additional Essential Knowledge Qualifications for GT-04 Analyst Stream

K3: Knowledge of a forensic process framework implementing best practices while acquiring and processing DME.

K4: Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures in relation to exhibit handling and record-keeping, specifically with regard to DME.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

A1: Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
A2: Ability to prioritize and multi-task workload in a high stress environment.
A3: Ability to analyse problems or situations and recommend appropriate solutions.
A4: Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
A5: Ability to present technical information to a wide range of audiences.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

PS1: Demonstrating integrity (including respect and discretion).
PS2: Thinking things through.
PS3: Working effectively with others.
PS4: Showing initiative (being flexible and action-oriented).

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

Asset Education Qualification for Both Streams

A-ED1: Active status as a Certified Forensic Video Technician (CFVT) or Certified Forensic Video Analyst (CFVA) from the Law Enforcement and Emergency Services Video Association International, Inc. (LEVA) and/or Certified Forensic Video Examiner (CFVE) from the International Association of Identification (IAI).

Additional Asset Education Qualifications for GT-04 Analyst Stream

A-ED2: Supervisory training.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Asset Experience Qualification for Both Streams

A-EX1: Experience working in a police environment, attending crime scenes or providing evidence in criminal court proceedings.

Asset Experience Qualifications for GT-04 Analyst Stream

A-EX2: Experience in the delivery of training.
A-EX3: Supervisory experience.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

OR1: Willingness and ability to work overtime and shift-work.
OR2: Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally for work and training purposes using various modes of transportation, including owned or leased government transport, commercial and light aircraft and up to and including remote locations.
OR3: Willingness and ability to maintain a valid driver's license or have personal mobility to the degree normally associated with a driver's license.
OR4: Willingness to testify in a court of law.
OR5: Willingness and ability to view imagery of a sensitive, graphic and disturbing nature while carrying out duties, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.
OR6: Willingness and ability to climb ladders and work at a height.
OR7: Willingness and ability to lift boxes or equipment up to 27 kg.

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance

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

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.

NOTE: Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP 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.

Depending on the requirements of the position(s) being staffed from this process, for current or future vacancies, any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements, and organizational needs may be applied at the time of staffing. Candidates may be contacted and assessed against these criteria at any time during this process.

Interested persons must meet the essential qualifications to be appointed to the position, in a manner determined by the Selection Board. A person may be appointed to the position even though he/she does not meet any or all of the asset qualifications, operational requirements or organizational needs. However, meeting these criteria is desirable and may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed.

You must indicate in your cover letter which Stream(s) you are applying to. Failure to indicate that you are applying to a given stream will result in you being eliminated from that stream.

Once established, the qualified pool will be valid for a period of 12 months and may be extended.

Please note that within the context of this selection process, travel costs/expenses will not be reimbursed. Consequently, candidates will be responsible for travel costs.

Random selection may be used to identify which applicants will be assessed or appointed in this appointment process.

Top-down selection may apply.

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.

Occasional telework (i.e. working from home) may be considered once established in the position, however, remote or virtual working is not an option.

This process and the resulting pool will only be used to staff positions in the RCMP.

All information obtained throughout the selection process, from time of application to close of process, may be used to evaluate candidates.

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.

Experience qualifications will be assessed upon application. Further confirmation or assessment may be conducted through reference checks.

All communication relating to this process, including e-mail correspondence and telephone conversations may be used in the assessment of qualifications of the candidate.

PLEASE NOTE: Where an e mail address is provided, the Selection Board may choose to communicate with candidates by e mail to provide/request information and to invite candidates to attend any portion of the assessment. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

Candidates must meet the conditions of employment and continue to meet these same conditions during their employment.

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.