Youth Strategies Supervisor

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

*ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED*

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.

FAILURE TO CLEARLY DEMONSTRATE IN THE SCREENING QUESTIONS HOW YOU MEET THE SCREENING CRITERIA WILL RESULT IN THE REJECTION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FOR INCOMPLETE OR MISSING INFORMATION.

Duties

The RCMP Community Safety and Well Being Branch is committed to improving community safety and outreach to the community. Working towards the prevention of youth involvement in criminal activity and reducing youth victimization, the Community Outreach Section has a new opportunity for a Youth Strategies Supervisor. The position is responsible for research and development of youth strategies, programs and initiatives that support youth in rural areas in Alberta. The position is also responsible for the supervision of three Youth Strategies Coordinators who liaise with School Resource/Youth Officers, Detachments, Divisional Youth Managers, National Youth Services and other community partners.
The RCMP is proud to work with stakeholders and other partners within the communities we serve, as we recognize the importance of collaboration in improving community safety and well-being. Partnerships allow communities to come together and develop tailored supports and strategies for crime prevention, education and intervention. Increased supports and resources are especially beneficial for children and adolescents, as they are particularly vulnerable and at key stages of development. Consequently, this position plays a critical role in collaboration with community stakeholders through working groups to deliver services to our communities which support our local, provincial and national policing priorities.
Experience with youth, supervision and project management would be essential to lead a team achieve successful outcomes.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to staff one (1) permanent position in Edmonton, Alberta.

A pool of qualified candidates may be established and used to staff similar permanent and/or temporary vacancies.

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)

Successful completion of a secondary school diploma.

Degree equivalency

Experience liaising with community partners, private sector representatives or working groups regarding youth programs.
Experience managing the delivery of programs or services
Experience in employee supervision such as assigning work, scheduling, and monitoring performance.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Knowledge of program management methodology and program management evaluation techniques.

Ability to research, analyze and provide recommendations.
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in written communication.

Working effectively with others
Showing initiative and being action-oriented
Thinking things through
Leadership
Mobilize People
Collaborate with Partners and Stakeholders

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

Graduation from a post-secondary institution with a diploma in criminology, police studies, or some other discipline related to the position.
Graduation from a post-secondary institution with a four-year bachelor’s degree.

Degree equivalency

Experience in outreach work or working with Non-Government Organization’s with respect to group homes, counselling, etc.
Experience in leading committees, training sessions and presentations
Experience in funding applications, expenditure reports and budget forecasts.

Willingness and ability to work occasional overtime, as required.
Ability and a willingness to travel by various modes of transportation (including commercial and light aircraft) up to and including remote locations.
Valid provincial driver’s license or the personal mobility the extent normally associated with the possession of a valid driver’s license.

Conditions of employment

RCMP Enhanced Reliability Status security clearance (ERS).

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

For this selection process, we will communicate with applicants by e-mail. Applicants who apply to this selection process must include in their application a valid e-mail address and ensure this address is functional at all times and accepts messages from unknown users. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CANDIDATE TO ENSURE ACCURATE CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AND UPDATED AS REQUIRED.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring all information provided on their application is accurate and up to date at the time of application.

Volume Management strategies may be used.

Candidates may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exam, interview, simulation exercise and reference checks.

Candidates will be required to pay for their own travel (including travel for assessment purposes), and may be required to pay for their own relocation expenses.

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.