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Watson Lake is classified as an Isolated Post. As such, the successful candidate must meet all the conditions under the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive prior to appointment. In addition, the successful candidate will be entitled to an Isolated Post Allowance.
Important financial information:
• Isolated Post Allowances (Northern Allowance) for Watson Lake ranges from approximately $5.95/hour to $9.92/hour, which is based on if the employee has dependents.
• Vacation Travel Assistance is provided once a year for Watson Lake of approximately $808 for each eligible member of the household.
Provides administrative, financial, and operational support services for police officers and other employees at a Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) detachment. Provides front counter and telephone assistance, services and information to the general public.
This position is located in a law enforcement environment which includes regular contact with uniformed and armed police officers.
The immediate need is to staff one Indeterminate part-time position - 15 hours per week.
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
Your résumé.
Successful completion of two years of secondary school* or an acceptable combination of education, training or experience.
*Two years of secondary school is typically completion of grade ten.
EX1: Experience providing service to internal or external clients / general public, via telephone or in person.
EX2: Experience in the provision of administrative support services including two of the following: data entry, preparing correspondence, ordering office supplies, filing, or processing mail.
EX3: Experience in using computer applications including two of the following: databases, email, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• A secondary school diploma
• Experience in maintaining a law enforcement database such as: Police Reporting Occurrence System (PROS) or Canadian Police Information (CPIC).
• Experience working in a law enforcement and/or legal environment.
• Experience liaising with court representatives or officials, or preparing court disclosure packages
• Experience in providing records management services such as indexing, cross referencing, filing, retrieving, retention, archiving or destroying data.
Willing and able to work in a busy police environment, including exposure to unsettling and/or graphic material.
Willingness and ability to work overtime, as required.
Willingness to relocate within 40 km of position location
English essential
Information on language requirements
Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to deal effectively with challenging situations.
• Working effectively with others
• Judgement
• Showing initiative
• Attention to detail
• Dependability
Watson Lake is classified as an Isolated Post. As such, the successful candidate must meet all the conditions under the Isolated Posts and Government Housing Directive prior to appointment. In addition, the successful candidate will be entitled to an Isolated Post Allowance.
Security Clearance: Royal Canadian Mounted Police Enhanced Reliability Status.
All applicants for positions within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will be subject to a thorough security clearance process which includes an interview wherein questions may include (but not limited to), reference checks, previous employment, on-line activities, credit checks, alcohol and/or drug use.
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
Do you wish to better your odds at being considered? Then use the Screening Questionnaire wisely, by demonstrating how you meet the Education and Experience Criteria listed under “Essential Qualifications” and “Asset Qualifications” (other qualifications). Use concrete examples by using the STAR technique, describing:
• The Situation;
• The Tasks you were required to achieve;
• The Actions you took; and
• The Results of your actions.
ATTENTION: should your examples not be concrete enough or should they contain insufficient details, unfortunately, your application will be rejected. We will not contact you to obtain further information.
All communication relating to this process, including email correspondence and telephone conversations, may be used in the assessment of qualifications. Note: Written Communication Skills will be assessed throughout application.
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.