Technologist, Radio Technology Program - Inventory

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Assessment accommodation

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

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NOTE: Applications are to be received online by clicking on the button below. Please do not send your resume or application to the Contact noted unless you are a person with a disability who is unable to apply online. The Contact can assist with general questions.

When submitting an application to this selection process, you will be prompted to answer screening questions concerning the essential education, and the essential and asset experience qualifications. It is your responsibility to provide clear and concrete examples in your responses to each question, including when (from-to), where (occupational title, organization) and how you obtained your education and experience. It is recommended that you describe the experience examples in specific terms, providing sufficient details so that the Assessment Board can clearly understand. Describe the situation/task, the action you took, what you accomplished and/or what you learned. Content of your response must be supported by your CV/resume as your responses to these questions will be used as a primary source of information and your CV/resume will only be used to validate this information. Should you indicate in your response "please refer to CV/resume" your application will be rejected. Lack of examples and details will result in your application being rejected as the Assessment Board will have insufficient information to determine if the requirement is met.

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/

Duties

Did you know that the RCMP employs technical staff responsible for developing and maintaining their own Land Mobile Radio network? This role encompasses a variety of duties that takes the Technologist to the highest mountain peaks in BC, to the front lines supporting our officers. Technologists will be challenged with troubleshooting RF anomalies, network failures and providing ad hock solutions to satisfy complex operational needs. Continuous advancements in technology ensure Technologists will participate in the implementation and development of wireless communications infrastructure.

Some typical duties experienced by the Technologist:
• Police 2-way radio communication maintenance, configuration, and life cycle management
• Mountain top radio repeater station maintenance, configuration, and life cycle management
• IT support and development for Radio Over IP networks
• Communications planning and support for police operations and high security events (eg. Olympics, national leaders’ summit)
• Developing the application of other technologies such as GPS tracking, satellite communications, UAV’s, and remote video steaming.

Work environment

The RCMP is seeking talented candidates with proven ability to work in this wide range of IT and electronics infrastructure for the Radio Technology Program in E Division (BC).

These positions reside at various Radio Operations Shops/Units across British Columbia and are situated in a law enforcement environment which includes contact with uniformed police officers. Multiple physical environments ranging from office/lab environments to detachment visits and remote mountain tops with exposures to all weather conditions. Travel is typically via vehicle or helicopter and occasional overnight trips / deployments are expected. Core business hours are Monday through Friday between the hours of 0800 and 1600. Willingness to work overtime, provide after-hours support and be on call are an operational requirement and compensation is provided. Within operational requirements, there may be flexibility to work variable start times or completing hours of work over 9 days instead of 10 days in a two-week period.

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 behavior.

Intent of the process

Anticipatory.

A qualified group of candidates may be identified and may be used to staff future permanent or temporary vacancies (including terms, actings, casuals, assignments and secondments) in similar-level positions (at full or part-time hours, including shift-work). Once established, the qualified pool will be valid for a period of one year and may be extended.

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)

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.

Note:
1. Indeterminate incumbents in the IT group on December 9, 2021 who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the IT group.

2. Indeterminate incumbents of positions in the CS group on May 10, 1999, who do not possess the education prescribed above, are deemed to meet the minimum education standard based on their education, training and/or experience. They must be accepted as having met the minimum education standard whenever this standard is called for when staffing positions in the IT group.

3. At the manager’s discretion, an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience may serve as an alternative to the minimum education stated above. Whenever the minimum education is met using 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.

Degree equivalency

Experience:
• Experience* with IT and electronics/communications infrastructure solutions in a technical capacity.
• Experience* in writing technical documentation for IT and electronics infrastructure solutions and services such as architecture/design diagram, dataflow diagrams, procedures, use cases, user requirements, or detailed build documents.
• Experience* 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.
• Experience* analyzing, designing, modifying, or troubleshooting electronic circuitry.

Experience* must be obtained in a work, academic or lab environment

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of fundamental theory and practical application of the IT infrastructure discipline.
• Knowledge of fundamental theory and practical application of the Electronics discipline.

Abilities:
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to plan and organize workload (e.g. set priorities, meet deadlines).
• Ability using troubleshooting approaches to solve technical problems

Personal Suitability:
• Client Focus
• Initiative
• Continuous Learning
• Teamwork
• Flexibility

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

Asset Qualifications
Education:
• Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program with acceptable specialization in electrical engineering, Information and Communications Technology related, or some other engineering specialty relevant to the duties of the position

Degree equivalency

Asset Certifications:
• AC01 - ITIL Certification
• AC02 - Basic Amateur Radio Certification (ISED)
• AC03 - Advanced Amateur Radio Certification (ISED)
• AC04 - Network+, CCNA, and/or CCNP Certification
• AC05 – Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Certificate® (PMP)

Experience:
• Experience* programming using computer programming language(s) (e.g. C, C++, etc.) or application/script development (e.g. PowerShell, Python, etc.).
• Recent** and Significant*** experience with IT and electronics/communications infrastructure solutions in a technical capacity.
• Recent** and Significant*** experience writing technical documentation for IT and electronics infrastructure solutions and services such as architecture/design diagram, dataflow diagrams, procedures, use cases, user requirements, or detailed build documents.
• Recent** and Significant*** experience 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** and Significant*** experience analyzing, designing, modifying, or troubleshooting electronic circuitry.

Experience* must be obtained in a work, academic or lab environment
**Recent experience is defined as the experience normally acquired within the last five (5) years.
*** Significant experience is defined as the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with the performance of duties on a continuous basis over approximately 2 years

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of fundamental theory and practical application of the Radio discipline.
• Knowledge of fundamental theory and practical application of Object-oriented programming languages

Conditions of employment

• Enhanced reliability status with top secret security clearance
• Willing and able to travel throughout service area (i.e. BC) including remote area, overnights, and travel via helicopter or fixed wing aircraft.
• A valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Willing and able to work extended hours or adjust schedule with little or no notice to meet operational requirements.
• Willing and able to provide after-hours support via operational availability (on call).
• Mobility to the extent of crawling and working in confined areas to install equipment.
• Willing and able to lift heavy or awkward items up to 90 lbs.
• Willing and able to perform work duties in inclement and uncomfortable weather conditions.
• Willing and able to provide technical support to front line policing operations in the field.

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/good-character . 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.

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

Please note that candidates (including persons employed in the Public Service) will not be considered to be in travel status or on government business and travel costs 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.

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

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

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.

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