Wireless Communications Network Technician

Duties

Providing technical support and expertise in the installation, operation, support, maintenance, configuration, programming, security, testing and troubleshooting of division wireless mobile voice and data communications equipment and infrastructure. Providing technical assistance and expertise to specialized sections in the RCMP, other police departments and government agencies. Analysing and assessing the impact of new and/or upgraded hardware and software on mobile data equipment. Identifying IT procurement requirements and recommending courses of action to the supervisor and management. Developing and writing reports and other documents such as user guides; and training users and new employees on the utilization and operation of the mobile data communications equipment and associated infrastructure.

Work environment

As an employer of choice for over 22,000 men and women, the RCMP promises a career like no other. With over 140 years of tradition and service, the RCMP is Canada's national police service. Proud of our traditions and confident in meeting future challenges, we commit to preserve the peace, uphold the law and provide quality service in partnership with our communities.

Intent of the process

The intent of this process is to fill six term and/or indeterminate CS-02/CP-02 vacancies in Newmarket, Ontario. A pool may be established from this selection process and may be used to fill the same or similar positions at the CS-02/CP-02 group and level in Newmarket, Ontario or in London, Ontario.

Should a Civilian Member be found qualified and selected for appointment, the appointment will not result in a change of status to another category for the member.

Positions to be filled: 6

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be assessed through your application. It is your responsibility to provide appropriate examples that illustrate how you meet each qualification. Failing to do so could result in your application being rejected.

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

*Recent experience repairing, modifying and maintaining data communications equipment.
*"Recent" is defined as within the last five years.

Experience in computer system architecture, software and operational process in data processing.

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

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

Note: 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

Knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) networks.

Ability to perform information technology system testing.
Ability to organize workload in order to meet deadlines.

Meeting Client Needs
Conscientiousness
Developing Self
Problem Solving
Teamwork

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

*Recent experience repairing, modifying and maintaining wireless (radio) mobile voice equipment.

*Recent experience with analog and digital electronic communications test equipment and test procedures.

*"Recent" is defined as within the last five years.

Experience in technical report writing.

Experience in Information Technology Projects.

Willing and able to travel for extended periods by vehicle, boat and aircraft when necessary.

Willing and able to travel on short notice.

Willing and able to work outside of core hours.

Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.

Valid Driver’s License.

Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds.

Conditions of employment

Top Secret security clearance

Willing and able to travel for extended periods by vehicle, boat and aircraft when necessary.
Willing and able to travel on short notice.
Willing and able to work outside of core hours.
Willing and able to work overtime on short notice.
Valid Driver’s License
Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds

Other information

In order to verify that candidates meet the education requirement original proof of education will be requested and must be provided during the selection process. 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 Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials as soon as possible to initiate the evaluation process http://www.cicic.ca


Proof of your Canadian Citizenship will be requested and must be provided during the selection process. The original of one of the following documents must be provided for verification:
Provincial or territorial birth certificate
Naturalization certificates (issued prior to Jan. 1, 1947)
Registration of Birth Abroad certificates (issued between Jan. 1, 1947 and Feb. 14, 1977)
Certificates of Retention
Citizenship certificates
** Passports are NOT acceptable


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.


Only on-line applications will be accepted in order to take advantage of the many benefits of using the electronic recruitment system. Some of the benefits for applicants include:
- modification of your application/resume at any time BEFORE the closing date,
- responding to screening questions which will highlight your qualifications to the hiring
manager,
- verification of the status of your application and notification(s), at any time, and
- electronic notification of assessment details and results.


Persons with disabilities preventing them from applying on-line are asked to contact 1-800-645-5605.


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

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

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 and to Canadian citizens, in that order.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.