Mechanical Security Consultant

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Work environment

The position is located at 1426 St. Joseph Boulevard, Orleans, Ontario.

This position is part of RCMP's Technical Operations team. The incumbent will be required to work as the subject-matter-expert of mechanical lock systems. Work is conducted in machine shop/welding/spraying/painting facilities and office environments, with occasional periods at construction sites. Machinery and chemical hazards are similar to those encountered in light construction work. The incumbent may occasionally have to perform duties in spaces such as rooftops, basements, attics, cellars, crawl spaces, or walk-in freezers. The incumbent may occasionally be expected to wear a bullet proof vest when performing duties.

Intent of the process

The immediate need is to staff one position on an indeterminate basis, with a linguistic profile of Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB and a Top Secret security clearance.

A pool of candidates may be established and may be used to staff similar positions within the RCMP in the National Capital Region on an indeterminate or specified period (including term, acting, or assignment) basis, with various linguistic profiles and various RCMP security clearances.

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: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

A secondary school diploma or employer-approved alternatives.

Degree equivalency

Experience in the mechanical and/or locksmithing technology fields
Experience in the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of protective security systems

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

Diploma or Certification in Mechanical Engineering Technology or in a related field through provincial associations of engineering/applied science. i.e. Machinist, Mechanical Techniques (for 2 years), Electro-mechanical technician or Certification from a recognized trade school as a locksmith

Degree equivalency

Experience in technical protective security hardware and devices or techniques
Experience in technical writing related to mechanical security, such as hardware schedule specifications.
Experience in reading and designing floor plans/blueprints.

Willingness and ability to work overtime on short notice based on operational requirements.

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

Various language requirements
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB and English Essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of Physical Security Protection

Ability to communicate effectively orally
Ability to communicate effectively in writing
Ability to manipulate tools and lock components when assembling and disassembling locks and related physical security hardware items
Ability to demonstrate mechanical aptitude/skills **
Ability to work independently
Ability to analyze problems, research possible solutions and make recommendations.

** The Bennett-Mechanical Comprehension Test (BMCT–II) may be used to assess
this criterion.

Effective Interpersonal Skills
Dependability
Integrity
Initiative
Client oriented

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - RCMP Top Secret security clearance

All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.

Possession of a valid driver’s license.
Willingness and ability to travel in all areas of Canada.
Willingness and ability to work outdoors in various inclement weather conditions
Willingness and ability to climb ladders and to work at a height.
Willingness and ability to work in confined spaces.
Willingness and ability to lift boxes or equipment up to 23 kgs.

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

Candidates must meet all essential qualifications to be appointed to a position. This will be determined through the use of various evaluation tools.

Candidates may be required to meet the asset qualifications or the organizational needs, depending on the requirements of the specific position being staffed.

You must provide proof of education credentials. If you obtained your degree outside Canada, it is your responsibility to demonstrate its equivalence, please take a look at the following link for more information: https://www.cicic.ca

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.

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.

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.

The Public Service of Canada is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or testing, you should advise the Public Service Commission or the departmental official in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

HOW TO APPLY:
You will be required to answer screening questions to demonstrate how you meet the Essential Qualifications (Education and all Essential Experiences).

When answering the screening questions, 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 of tasks you have accomplished with significant details to explain the WHAT, WHEN, WHERE and HOW you acquired each qualification.

For each experience criteria, please provide the following information:

1- Name of the department or organization where the experience was acquired;
2- Title of the position occupied, group and level and the period(s) in which you performed the functions (M-Y to M-Y);
3- Specific details of tasks or projects demonstrating how the experience was acquired (Situation/Challenge, Tasks, Action and Result).

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.

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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.