Physical Security Consultant

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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

**We are currently working under a hybrid work schedule. The selected candidate will be required to report to the workplace 3 days per week. Virtual employment will not be considered.**

You understand what’s important in your career. Training and skills development. Opportunities for advancement. Attractive pay and benefits. Recognition. Sound good? How about adding to that list working for an iconic Canadian institution and helping to keep communities safe? Inclusive and open-minded leaders. Healthy workplaces. Creating tangible results and advancing mandates. While many are drawn to the RCMP for its safety and security mandate, employees appreciate the high energy, comradery and pride that comes from working for the organization.

The RCMP security section is looking for enthusiastic, client-focused people who bring their varied experiences, abilities, backgrounds, cultures, skills and ideas to the team, using these perspectives to problem solve and advance priorities. Embracing a people-first philosophy, the RCMP strives for employees to feel welcome and valued, to achieve their goals and reach their potential, and to understand their importance to the success of the team.

Join us!

Work environment

***Please note our team is located at 73 Leikin Drive in Ottawa, Ontario (Barrhaven).***

Now the big sell: our modern office building is located in a quiet neighbourhood, surrounded by walking/running paths, with fields on campus (pickup soccer at lunch, perhaps), picnic tables for outdoor lunches with colleagues, a state-of-the-art gym onsite, sunny, bright open spaces to have casual meetings or lunch with friends under the trees (yes, trees inside), close to stores and restaurants, and ample free parking.

If having an impact on daily operations, meaningful work and job satisfaction in knowing you are making a real difference appeals to you, apply now for the RCMP security section…an opportunity not to be missed!

We look forward to hearing from you!

Intent of the process

**The immediate need is to staff three (3) positions on an indeterminate basis, with various linguistic profiles (bilingual imperative - BBB/BBB and English Essential) 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: 3

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

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

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE:

E1. Recent Experience* in the planning, conducting and reporting of threat and risk assessments applicable to the physical security of facilities and operations.
E2. Recent Experience* in the identification of physical security requirements for the construction of new or renovated facilities.
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*The expression “recent” refers to experience acquired in the last two years.

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

KNOWLEDGE:

K1. Knowledge of physical security concepts and practices.
K2. Knowledge of threat and risk assessment concepts and practices in a physical security context.

ABILITIES:

A1. Ability to communicate effectively orally.
A2. Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
A3. Ability to analyze problems and recommend appropriate solutions.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

PS1. Meeting Client Needs
PS2. Results-Oriented
PS3. Flexibility
PS4. Innovative Thinking
PS5. Planning and Organizing
PS6. Teamwork

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

Diploma from a recognized post-secondary institute in Security Management, Architecture or Civil Engineering technology, Mechanical or Electronic Technology, Property Management, or other specialty programs relevant to the position.

Degree equivalency

Operational Requirements:

- Willingness and ability to work extended hours, as required.
- Willingness and ability to travel in all areas of Canada and abroad.
- Willingness and ability to work in disagreeable conditions such as inclement weather conditions, exposure to dust, dirt, noxious fumes, vibrations and biohazards.
- Willingness and ability to climb/carry ladders and to work at height.
- Willingness and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment.

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance - Enhanced Reliability Status with Top Secret Security Clearance.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

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

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.

An interview may be administered.

Reference checks may be sought.

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

Indeterminate employees at the same group and level, or equivalent may be considered for deployment, assignment/secondment prior to the assessment of other applicants.

Please identify clearly your substantive group and level and your employment status on your resume and/or application form.

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.

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.