Assistant Video Technician

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Work environment

The Alberta RCMP Strategic Communications Unit is a fast-paced, work environment where no two days look the same! The unit provides communications assistance to all levels of the Alberta RCMP including all units and detachments. The 24 positions in the unit provide a wide range of services for both internal and external audiences including media relations, social media management, strategic advice, crisis communications, communications planning, web support, video productions, and graphic design.

The Assistant Video Technician position provides filming, editing, and audio support to the Audio-Visual Technician for various video related projects. The Assistant Video Technician also has the opportunity to produces various types of video productions on their own. These productions range from internal video messages to public-facing, YouTube videos. In addition to video productions the role is responsible for assisting with the set up and execution of live video events through video conferencing and livestreaming applications.

Intent of the process

This process will initially be used to staff one (1) position on an indeterminate basis, and create a pool of qualified candidates. This pool of qualified candidates may be used to staff similar positions with various tenures within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Alberta (i.e. indeterminate, term, deployment, acting, assignment and secondment).

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. Information regarding the CM appointment will be sent to all applicable candidates who are within the area of selection and participated in the advertised process.

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 degree or diploma program from a recognized post-secondary institution specializing in audio/video, video production, digital media, radio-television-film, photography or a related field deemed acceptable OR an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.1 2

1Note: 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 via 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.

2Proof of education will be required prior to appointment.

Degree equivalency

EX1 - Recent* and significant** experience operating computers and specialized programs including Adobe Creative Suite and video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, etc.)
EX2 - Experience using video equipment including cameras, lighting, microphones and teleprompters.
EX3 - Experience setting up audiovisual technology for events like media availabilities and presentations.

*Recent experience signifies having performed these duties within the last 3 years.
**Significant experience means full-time usage for approximately 1 year.

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

AEX1 - Experience working in a policing environment.
AEX2 - Experience with writing and editing video scripts.
AEX3 - Experience with producing videos.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

K1 - Knowledge of the theories and principles behind video and imaging technology.
K2 - Knowledge of digital media platforms including social media and video conferencing applications.

A1 - Ability to communicate effectively orally
A2 - Ability to communicate effectively in writing
A3 - Ability to prioritize and multi-task workload
A4 - Ability to work independently

PS1 - Thinking things through
PS2 - Working effectively with others
PS3 - Showing initiative and being action-oriented
PS4 - Demonstrating integrity and respect

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

OR1 - Willing and able to work overtime as required.
OR2 - Willing and able to travel by various modes of transportation (including commercial and light aircraft) up to and including remote locations.
OR3 - Willingness and ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
OR4 - Willingness and ability to view imagery of a sensitive, graphic and disturbing nature while carrying out duties, sometimes for prolonged periods of time.

Conditions of employment

RCMP Top Secret security clearance.
Those selected must meet and maintain the above condition of employment throughout their employment.

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

Volume management strategies may be used.

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

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.

Your responses to the screening questions will be used as the primary source in determining whether you meet the screening requirements. If you do not fully complete the screening questions as instructed, you may be screened out.

Only online applications are accepted. All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service Resourcing System.

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.