Wireless Communications Network Technician

Important messages

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Assessment accommodation

AMENDMENT - Work Location.

Applications will be accepted online only. Please apply online at www.canada.ca/government-jobs. If you have a disability that prevents you from applying on-line please contact the hiring manager as identified on this poster.

Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidate to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required. Candidates who apply to this selection process should include an email address that accepts email from unknown users (some email systems block these types of email). Candidates are strongly encouraged to check their email on a regular basis.

Duties

The Wireless Network Communications Technician provides technical support and expertise in the installation, operation, support, maintenance, configuration, programming, inventory tracking, security, testing and troubleshooting of Division wireless mobile voice and data communications equipment. As well as installs, configures and supports mobile data terminals, mobile computer workstations, peripheral equipment, operating systems and software in support of the unit's mandate. The work requires lifting objects, when moving equipment from the workshop or when loading and unloading equipment from service vehicles.

Work environment

As an employer of choice for over 26,000 men and women, the RCMP promises a career like no other. With over 130 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

Anticipatory Staffing - A pool of qualified candidates will be created and may be used to staff positions with various tenures.

Should a CM 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: Number to be determined

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 two years of an acceptable post-secondary educational program in computer science, information technology, information management or another specialty relevant to the position to be staffed or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or experience

Degree equivalency

Experience supporting wireless mobile voice and data communication equipment

Experience in support, installation and configuration of computer workstations, software, and peripheral equipment

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

Experience identifying IT procurement requirements and recommending courses of action to supervisor

Experience in developing user guides or training users on the utilization and operation of new equipment

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

English essential

Information on language requirements

Oral communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Planning and organizing

Working effectively with others

Showing initiative and being action-oriented

Conscientiousness

Dependability

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

Willing and able to travel

Conditions of employment

Willing and able to travel

Possession of a valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver's Licence

Various levels of security clearance (from Royal Canadian Mounted Police Enhanced Reliability Status to Royal Canadian Mounted Police Top Secret)

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

You will be required to demonstrate how you meet the education and experience criteria (essential and asset) for the initial screening, in answering online screening questions. It is NOT sufficient to only state that the qualifications are met or to provide a listing of current or past responsibilities. Rather, you must clearly demonstrate HOW, WHEN and WHERE the qualification was met through substantiation by examples. Information on your described education and experience provided in the screening questions should be supported by your résumé. Failure to provide the above information in the format required may result in your application being rejected from the process

Acknowledgment of receipt of applications will not be sent. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted

You may be assessed using one or more of the following tools: standardized tests, written exams, interview, simulation exercise, reference check, and other assessment tools

Testing/interviews will be conducted at the location of the employer's choice

Security Requirements – This process involves a security interview and background investigation covering a minimum of your last 5 years of history including credit and financial verification. A criminal record check will be completed. Substance abuse is a factor that will be assessed

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, 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.