Wireless Communications Network Technician

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Assessment accommodation

Although flexible work arrangements (variable work week, flexible start and end times) may be considered, full time virtual work is not being supported by management at this time.

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

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Duties

The position is responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, configuration, implementation, installation and providing technical support for a variety of equipment and systems including but not limited to: land mobile radio systems, land mobile radio subscriber equipment, remote mountain top repeater equipment, solar power systems, and radio dispatch consoles. The work involves occasional heavy lifting, working outdoors in adverse weather conditions, and travel throughout service area (i.e. Ontario and Quebec) occasionally for extended periods, including travel via helicopter or fixed wing aircraft.

Work environment

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Over the last century-and-a-half, we have grown and evolved with and for Canadians. The result is a more modern, diverse and inclusive RCMP that serves with honour and pride to keep Canadians safe. Vision150: https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/vision150/index-eng.htm

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill various indeterminate IT-02/SPICT-02 vacancies in various locations within Ontario. A pool of candidates will be established to staff same or similar positions.

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
Successful completion of two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed.

Notes:
1. Indeterminate period 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 standards 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 CS group.
2. It is the recognized educational institution (e.g. community college, CÉGEP or university) that determines if the courses taken by a candidate correspond to two years of a post-secondary program at the institution.
3. 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 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

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
E1 Experience implementing and maintaining modern radio/ data communications system equipment.

E2 Experience working with modern electronic test equipment used in the land mobile radio field.

E3 Experience programming, modifying and maintaining modern mobile radio and/or data communications systems and equipment.

NOTE: Experience obtained during the course of an educational program may be accepted.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE
K1 Knowledge of fundamental theory and practical application of the Electronics discipline.
K2 Knowledge of fundamental theory and practical application of the Radio Communication discipline.
K3 Knowledge of fundamental theory and practical application of the Data Communication discipline.

ABILITIES
A1 Ability to analyse technical problems to provide appropriate solutions.
A2 Ability to perform various tasks related to in-vehicle equipment fitting (for example: installation/maintenance of communication equipment, computer or video systems or equipment).
A3 Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
A4 Ability to communicate effectively verbally.
A5 Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY
PS1 Flexibility
PS2 Dependability
PS3 Teamwork
PS4 Client service orientation

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

ASSET EDUCATION
AED1 Diploma from a two- or three-year program, or bachelor degree, in electronics or telecommunications with a specialization in radio frequencies (RF), wireless technology.

Degree equivalency

ASSET EXPERIENCE
AE1 Experience with high frequency radio communications.

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Willingness and ability for occasional travel as required, sometimes on short notice including overnight.
- Willingness and ability to work in areas exposed to inclement weather and occasional uncomfortable working locations.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime to support operational activities and/ or systems, sometimes on short notice.
- Willingness and ability to lift and carry heavy tools and equipment (minimum 50 lb. / 22.68 kg.).
- Willingness and ability to wear CSA-approved footwear and any other personal protective equipment (PPE) required
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s licence

Conditions of employment

RCMP Top Secret level security clearance

- Willingness and ability for occasional travel as required, sometimes on short notice including overnight.
- Willingness and ability to work in areas exposed to inclement weather and occasional uncomfortable working locations.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime to support operational activities and/ or systems, sometimes on short notice.
- Willingness and ability to lift and carry heavy tools and equipment (minimum 50 lb. / 22.68 kg.).
- Willingness and ability to wear CSA-approved footwear and any other personal protective equipment (PPE) required
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s licence

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

Please note that for this selection process, our intention is to communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and make sure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users.

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 International Credential Evaluation Services as soon as possible to initiate the evaluation process http://www.cicic.ca/

Candidates from outside the federal public service will be required to pay for their own travel expenses.

Successful candidates will require a valid RCMP security clearance prior to appointment and throughout the tenure of their employment. The process to obtain an RCMP security clearance may involve but is not limited to a security/reliability interview and a field investigation which includes matters of criminal activity, verification of credit/financial status, reference checks, education, employment, etc. As such, the process may take several weeks or months to complete.

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

An assignment, secondment, or acting appointment requires approval of your supervisor.

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level or equivalent will be considered for deployment. If no deployment is made, applicants from other groups and levels will be considered in the advertised appointment process.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

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.