Seeking Border Services Instructors!

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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

When submitting your application to this selection process, you will be required to answer screening questions to demonstrate how you meet the Essential Qualifications (Education and all Essential Experiences) as well as any Asset Qualifications (if applicable).

When answering the screening questions, remember that the assessment board cannot make assumptions about your Education and Experience. It is not sufficient to say that you have the required qualifications or to list your current or past responsibilities. Rather, you must provide concrete examples with significant details to explain WHEN, WHERE and HOW you acquired each qualification. This is similar to what would be expected of you when asked to provide a concrete example of a particular situation in the context of an interview.

Candidates must also submit a resume with their application, which will only be used to validate the information provided in their answers to the screening questions.

Should your responses to the screening questions contain insufficient details to demonstrate that you meet the screening criteria, your application will not be given further consideration in this process.

Candidates will not be solicited for incomplete or possible missing information.

*The terms ‘Aboriginal peoples’, ‘persons with disabilities’ and ‘members of visible minorities’ are used within this job advertisement as it relates to the Employment Equity Act and other legislative frameworks. We understand and acknowledge that candidates may prefer the use of other terminology.*

Duties

As an instructor, some of the tasks you will be required to do include but are not limited to supervising shooters on a live range, deliver defensive tactic techniques in a matted gym, assess judgement scenarios, act as a subject in simulated defensive tactics scenarios. Manage candidates in a selection process or participant of yearly qualification. Provide feedback on progress to candidates and participants.

Work environment

Within the Defensive Tactics Team, our main focus is the deliver of different aspects of training to both Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Officers and new recruits, in both official languages. Our main focus falls within two streams; control and defensive firearm tactics and training on the CBSA issued duty firearm. The training that we provide is essential to the operations as the officers required to be armed must complete a Duty Firearms Course and recertify their skills. The instructor positions require specialized training with a knowledge of officer self defense, weapons, and ammunition in addition to policies and directives relating to the use of force and firearms within the Agency.

Intent of the process

An anticipatory pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff INDETERMINATE, TERM and CASUAL positions at the CBSA Main Campus in Rigaud, Québec. The pool may also be used to staff similar positions in other locations across Canada.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

Contact information for 2 references.

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.

Candidates who already meet the following criteria must be accepted as meeting the secondary school diploma requirement for the FB Group only:

a. Those who were converted on an indeterminate basis to a Border Services (FB) position; or
b. Those who were appointed or deployed on an indeterminate basis to a Border Services (FB) position and have already attained a satisfactory score on the Public Service Commission test approved as an alternative to a secondary school diploma; or
c. Those who were appointed or deployed on an indeterminate basis to a Border Services (FB) position using an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

E1 *Significant experience in one or two of the following:

- Working as a **firearms trainer within a recognized law enforcement/military environment.
- Working as a ***use of force trainer within a recognized law enforcement/military environment.

Notes:
If you have experience as a trainer in both firearms and use of force, fill out the information for both.
- * Significant experience is defined as being the experience acquired during a period of two (2) years within the last ten (10) years as a major function.
- **Firearms training may include but is not limited to, the use, safe handling and instructor level maintenance of pistols or handguns.
- ***Use of force training may include but is not limited to, the use of control, restraint techniques such as handcuffing, intermediate weapons, (baton, pepper spray, etc.) and lethal force (firearms).

E2 *Significant experience interpreting, enforcing or applying legislation, acts or regulatory policy in a provincial or federal law enforcement organization or the Canadian Forces.
Note :
* Significant experience is defined as being the experience acquired during a period of two (2) years within the last ten (10) years as a major function.

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

Second Language Writing Skills Self-Assessment
In order to help you decide if you should apply to a bilingual position, an optional self-assessment of your writing skills in your second official language is available for you to take before completing your application.

For more information, please consult:
Unsupervised Internet Test of Second Language Writing Skills

KNOWLEDGE
→ Knowledge of firearms Safety.
→ Knowledge of the CBSA Duty Firearms (Beretta PX4 model D).
→ Knowledge of legislation related to CBSA Defensive Tactics Training and firearms.
→ Knowledge of the Criminal Code.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS
→ Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
→ Technical skills related to use of force.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
→ Dealing with difficult situations
→ Effective Interpersonal Relationships
→ Ability to work in a Team
→ Judgment
→ Integrity

In addition to competencies, adherence to the CBSA Code of Conduct demonstrated through integrity and respect will be assessed throughout the selection process (including e-mail and telephone conversations). Code of Conduct: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/agency-agence/reports-rapports/acc-resp/code-eng.html.

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

EXPERIENCE
A1 → Experience within a law enforcement environment relevant to the position. Breadth and depth of this experience will be taken into consideration.

A2 → Experience teaching scenario-based training in a virtual and live environment.

A3 → Experience in martial arts (for example Ju-jitsu, karate, judo, etc.)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

CBSA is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects Canada’s population. As such for our selection decision we may first consider candidates who meet the qualifications of the position and self-declare themselves as belonging to the Indigenous peoples and Persons with Disabilities designated groups. We encourage all candidates who belong to an equity-deserving group such as Women, Visible Minorities, Indigenous or Persons with Disabilities to self declare in their application. A self-declaration will not hinder opportunities for individuals. For information on self-declaration please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/opportunities/government/self-declaring-government-canada-jobs.html.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
→ Willingness and ability to instruct in both official languages if applicable.
→ Ability to work on a live firing range, if applicable.
→ Ability to act as a subject in scenario based training.
→ Willingness and ability to work and travel in various locations

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
→ Possess and maintain a valid Standard First Aid Certificate from a qualified provider approved by any province or territory in Canada, and as defined in Part XVI of the Canada Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.
→ Successful completion of the Canadian Firearms Safety Course (CFSC) and the Canadian Restricted Firearms Safety Course (CRFSC). (Will be required prior to the selection week - approximately in 2 to 3 months from closing date)
→ Successful completion of the Canada Border Services Agency Duty Firearms Course (DFC) for Control, Defensive and Firearms Tactics Instructors.
→ Successful completion of the Canada Border Services Agency Control, Defensive and Firearms Tactics Train the Trainer (MOD 4 part 1) and Scenario Based Training Train the Trainer (MOD 4 part 2).
→ Meet and maintain Defensive Tactics Certification and subsequently the CBSA instructor Firearms certification.
→ Meet and maintain a medical standard required to perform duties. (Category III from Health Canada)
→ Meet and maintain psychological requirements by passing the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2), Sixteen Personality Factor (16PF), a structured stress and clinical interview.
→ Possess and maintain a valid unrestricted driver's license or the mobility normally associated with the possession of a valid driver's license.
→ Carry, use and maintain Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued defensive equipment (Oleoresin Capsicum, baton and firearms) in accordance with the CBSA’s policies and directives.
→ Willingness to work on variable and (or) shift work, which may include weekend and statutory holidays.
→ Wear and maintain a uniform as per the CBSA Uniform Policy and Standards of Appearance.
→ Willingness to work overtime as required, which may include weekend and statutory holidays.
→ Willingness to operate a government vehicle.

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

*************************** ASSESSMENT ***************************
Candidates must meet all the essential qualifications to be appointed to a position.
You may be assessed using a variety of assessment tools, such as, but not limited to: written exams, interviews, simulation exercises, reference checks, self-assessments, candidate achievement record, etc.
Candidates that are successfully selected after the Candidate Achievement Record step must attend and successfully complete a selection week. This includes, but is not limited to: interviews, psychological assessment, assessment of Scenario Based Training, Range Qualification and Control Defensive Tactics.
It is possible that a top-down selection be used to determine which candidates will advance to the next steps of the selection process.

Please note that your overall conduct and communications, including email correspondence, throughout the entire process may be used in the assessment of qualifications and competencies.

You must provide proof of your education credentials. If you were educated outside of Canada, you must have your certificates and/or diplomas assessed against Canadian education standards. For more information please click on “Degree Equivalency” in the Education section above.

LEAVE/ABSENCES DURING THIS SELECTION PROCESS: It is the responsibility of the candidate to notify the Departmental contact of any pre-approved leave throughout the duration of the process in order to facilitate scheduling of evaluations. One (1) alternate date will be possible only if requested for the following reasons: 1) Medical reasons with doctor’s certificate 2) Death in your immediate family 3) Confirmation of pre-approved travel plans or training plans (made before the advertisement posting date) 4) Religious reasons or 5) Participation in an assessment for another selection process.

Management may choose to invoke an asset(s) at any point of the process.

*************************** OFFICIAL LANGUAGE ***************************
Persons are entitled to participate in the selection process in the official language of their choice. Applicants are asked to indicate their preferred official language in their application.
Official language proficiency: due to its unique character, this essential qualification could be assessed and required solely upon appointment. It is therefore the candidate’s responsibility to inform the person in charge of the selection process if he/she obtains the linguistic requirements after the pool has been established. Also, a person who initially failed linguistic testing could be introduced into the pool of qualified candidates during the pool’s validity period if he/she is assessed again through another selection process or following linguistic training.

*************************** COMMUNICATION ***************************
Communication for this process will be sent via email. Applicants MUST check their e-mail accounts frequently as there may be a deadline for responses. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Please note that we will have to consider that you are no longer interested in participating in the selection process and that you have withdrawn your candidacy should you not provide us with an up-to-date email address or respond to our communications.

If you need to communicate with us during any stage of this process, please indicate the selection process number in the subject field of your email.

*************************** OTHER INFORMATION ***************************

Please ensure that your Personal Record Identifier (PRI) is included in your application.

Acknowledgement of receipt of applications will not be sent; we will contact candidates when the screening process is completed.

You must provide proof of your Canadian citizenship. Proof of citizenship can include the following original documents: a valid Canadian passport, a certificate of Canadian citizenship or a Canadian birth certificate.

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.